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Stevens County arrests two in drug bust at Colville homeless camp
COLVILLE, Wash. – The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search of a homeless camp in Colville, resulting in the arrest of two suspects. According to Stevens County deputies, on July 17, the Stevens County Proactive Narcotics Enforcement Unit (PANE) executed an approved search warrant in Colville. This warrant was the culmination of a multi-month investigation into illegal narcotics dealing. The search led to the arrest of Robert Pemberton and Carrie Pemberton.
Motorized scooter laws in Spokane are slightly different than state scooter laws
SPOKANE, Wash. – According to the Spokane Police Department, people riding motorized scooters are considered pedestrians on sidewalks and vehicles on the road within city limits. In early July, 23-year-old Danielle Littrell was hit and killed by a car downtown when she was riding her scooter. On July 12,...
Quilts of Valor wrap three Nespelem veterans
NESPELEM – A trio of Nespelem veterans are feeling the warmth of appreciation and recognition following a presentation on July 9 by the North Central Quilts of Valor chapter in Tonasket. John Robertson Whitelaw, William Stanley Clark, and James Austin Cunningham were singled out for their military service. Whitelaw,...
NCAA Basketball: Portland at Gonzaga
Feb 7, 2024; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Luka Krajnovic (3) celebrates a three-pointer against the Portland Pilots in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga Bulldogs won 96-64. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
From the Studio: Mark O'Connor and Zuill Bailey
Fiddler extraordinaire Mark O'Connor visited the KPBX studio in advance of his and spouse Maggie's playing as the second half of Connoisseur Concerts BachFest concerts in Manito Park, a long-standing Spokane summer tradition. He discusses his connection with Spokane—again a long-standing one—and shares some of his and Maggie's music.
Track and Field earns USTFCCCA academic honors
NEW ORLEANS, La. — The academic success continued for Eastern Washington track and field this offseason as the program earned honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Eastern's men's and women's teams both earned USTFCCCA All-Academic team honors. Three Eagles earned All-Academic athlete honors, with the group consisting of Caitlin Simmons, Kimberly Smith and Lucas Couron.
Eastern Washington's Efton Chism III named preseason All-American by Sports Illustrated
CHENEY, Wash. — College football season is right around the corner with fall camps starting in less than two weeks, and the preseason honors are starting to roll in. For the Eastern Washington Eagles, star wide receiver Efton Chism III was one of four wideouts named a preseason FCS First-Team All-American by Sports Illustrated's FCS Football Central.
Gonzaga Cross Country 2024 Schedule: Defending Titles & Historic Bids
Gonzaga men's and women's cross country have unveiled their 2024 schedule, aiming for success in the upcoming season with high stakes in the West Coast Conference and NCAA Championships. 10 team titles and 9 individual titles combined by Gonzaga since 2016 at the Clash of the Inland Northwest. The men...
Fire Burns Over 800 Acres near Connell
CONNELL — A wildfire named the Wallace Walker Fire scorched over 800 acres in Franklin County on Tuesday, originating near the Lower Monumental Dam. Fortunately, the fire is currently no longer active, according to Franklin County Fire District #2. The fire primarily consumed grass and brush, but also posed...
Tri-City Water Follies Race Director talks planning and his job for Water Follies
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Tri-City Water Follies is just around the corner. People can't wait to see their favorite boats and drivers come into town, but what about the people behind the scenes who put the races on?
City of Spokane considering layoffs amid $50 million budget deficit
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane continues looking for a way out of its $50 million budget deficit. We could learn what potential solutions look like this week. With major budget cuts looming over the city of Spokane, the big question now is 'Will there be layoffs?'. At...
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