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Gable's wrongful conviction suit continues to drag on in court
The most recent status conference in Frank Gable’s wrongful conviction case against the State of Oregon proved what critics told the Oregon Legislature earlier this year — the Oregon Department of Justice is making it all but impossible for those entitled to compensation to receive it. Gable was wrongly convicted of the 1989 killing of Oregon Corrections Director Michael Francke and served almost 30 years in prison before his conviction was reversed with prejudice in federal court. That means his record was expunged and he...
16 months in the making, Imbler High School breaks ground on a state-of-the-art track
IMBLER – Roughly 16 months of hard work, planning, and dedication, along with around $925,000 in grants, donations and fundraising, have culminated in the start of a new chapter for the Imbler High School athletic program. Just before 7:00 p.m. on the evening of Tuesday, August 20, members of the Imbler Track Committee, with a large crowd in attendance, officially broke ground on what will become a new state of the composite material track. Reflecting on the monumental occasion, Track Committee chair Ian Gordon commented:
Kootenai County Pushes Back Against False Sanctuary Status Claims
COEUR D'ALENE - Kootenai County officials have responded to recent reports falsely identifying the county as a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. In a media release issued by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Robert B. Norris strongly denied the claim, clarifying the county's position on immigration enforcement. According to...
Spokane County looks to cut $7M to $18M before rolling out 2025 budget
(The Center Square) – Spokane County's 2025 budget cycle is underway, and it's off to a rough start. The Board of County Commissioners sounded the alarm in June when sending a letter to each department noting tax revenue shortfalls. The elected officials stated they were eliminating all vacant positions and asked the departments to identify other cost-saving measures. At the time of the letter, the officials noted that the county...
Idaho Army National Guard deploys to Kosovo
BOISE, ID (CBS2) — The Idaho Army National Guard sent off the 1st of the 183rd Assault Helicopter Battalion this morning, as more than 100 personnel deployed to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. "Over one hundred and eighty-five Idaho soldiers will deploy over the next four months,"...
Wave of Lewiston Business Closures Continues with Claire’s Announcement
LEWISTON - Following the recent closures of Red Lobster, Shari’s Diner, and Super China Buffet. Claire’s at the Lewiston Center Mall is the latest business to announce its shutdown. A store employee confirmed to Big Country News that the last day for the Lewiston Center Mall store will...
Boise police arrest six after multiple complaints lead to drug bust on Lemhi St.
Boise, ID (CBS2) — Several complaints led Boise Police to arrest six in a drug bust on Wednesday night. According to Boise Police, several complaints had been filed regarding a house on the 2000 block of Lemhi Street in Boise, officers began investigating the complaints and witnessed activity they say is often associated with the sale of narcotics.
New apple created in Washington will be named next week
When a contest was announced to name the new apple created by Washington State University, it created a media frenzy. News of the competition to name the apple — currently known as WA 64 — was picked up by major news outlets across the country in a matter of hours.
Yakima Man Returns to Bear Hunting After Cougar Attack
A Yakima man who was almost killed after being charged by a cougar in the Rimrock Lake area last year is back in the forest bear hunting. 25-year-old Tryston Ladwig was bear hunting on an early Saturday morning last year when he suddenly heard a loud roar and saw a cougar charging at him from 10-feet away.
4 suspects sentenced after robbing, bear spraying couple in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Four suspects have been sentenced to prison after they attacked a couple in downtown Spokane with bear spray and robbed them on March 26, 2024. The Spokane Police Department says officers and community members were able to identify everyone involved in the robbery, which includes three minors in addition to the four sentenced adults.
Spokane’s Rind and Wheat Bakery closes its doors in August
SPOKANE, Wash. – Rind and Wheat Bakery in Spokane will be closing its doors for good on Aug. 30. The bakery in Downtown Spokane whipped up fresh goods every morning like their well-known sourdough bread and delicious pastries. Not only will they close down their shop but will cease...
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