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Washington Adult Family Home Operator Facing Felony Charge in Alleged Workers’ Comp Scam
A Spokane, Washington woman who ran an adult family home while claiming she was too injured to work faces a felony charge in a $60,000 workers’ compensation fraud case. Serah Kamau, 52, reportedly operated her business, Brookhouse Adult Family Home, for 15 months in 2021 and 2022 while still collecting wage-replacement benefits from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
Laugh Factory hosting laughs at Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — The Laugh Factory announced that Spokane will have its own Laugh Factory. The club will take up residence in Spokane Live at the Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino. Jamie Kennedy will be the first to perform at the Laugh Factory in Spokane Live on July...
Michael Baumgartner says he blocked a property tax increase in Spokane. Did he?
Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated Michael Baumgartner held a press conference before Mayor Lisa Brown delayed a property tax proposal. The conference was announced before the proposal was delayed but didn't take place until after Brown did so. Additionally, this article has been edited to reflect that Baumgartner opposed the tax proposal but had no power to block it.
Free Idaho Webcam Shows Bench Lake Fire Footage
Redfish Webcam: Real-Time Insight into the Bench Lake Fire. The Redfish Lake webcam, operated by Discover Sawtooth, has become an indispensable resource for those closely monitoring the Bench Lake fire. This live feed allows viewers to witness the significant escalation of the wildfire, which has more than doubled in size over recent days and consumed 738 acres.
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...
Next S3 play 'opens up a bigger discussion about gender and queerness'
The Spokane Shakespeare Society is bringing one of The Bard's comedies to Corbin Park July 18, then moving to Manito and Riverfront Parks in the successive weekends. SPR’s Owen Henderson spoke with the director and lead actor of S3's "As You Like It" about the challenges of outdoor theater, the performance of gender and why the play is still relevant to today’s audiences.
Man hit by car on scooter calls for safer streets
SPOKANE, Wash. - After being hit by a car while riding his motorized scooter in downtown Spokane, and following the deaths of two women who were hit and killed in June and July, 37-year-old Gerrad Blomstrom is calling for safer roads and streets for all types of pedestrians across the city.
Idaho LAUNCH Final Awards Headed to Idaho High School Seniors
BOISE – Governor Brad Little announced today that 9,180 Idaho students will receive a final award for Idaho LAUNCH, the state’s expanded grant program designed to provide new opportunities for graduating high school seniors to pursue in-demand careers. Idaho LAUNCH offers graduating high school seniors grants covering 80...
‘A culture of disinvestment in housing’: Spokanites speak out on Latah Valley moratorium
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council held a public hearing on Monday over the recently approved one-year building moratorium in Latah Valley, allowing residents to voice their concerns. The elected officials approved an emergency ordinance back in May, enacting the immediate moratorium in one of Spokane’s most at-risk communities for wildfires. Another moratorium in the area expired last year despite a desperate need for firefighting infrastructure. Now, the...
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