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City of Spokane expanding cooling options again this weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. – The City of Spokane is expanding cooling options again this weekend. According to the city, Spokane Public Libraries and the Trent Resource and Assistance Center will both be open during the day. The Shadle Park library will remain open until 7 p.m. Saturday and the Liberty Park, Indian Trail and Central Libraries remain open to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Global technology outage affects Spokane Airport and businesses across the region
SPOKANE, Wash. – A global technology outage delayed or canceled over 3,000 flights worldwide, affecting Spokane International Airport and businesses across the region. The outage, caused by a faulty update deployed by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike to computers running Microsoft Windows, left a wake of confusion and frustration for workers and travelers at the Spokane International Airport on Friday.
What the Twister movies get right and wrong about tornadoes
SPOKANE, Wash. -- After almost 30 years, the blockbuster disaster movie Twister is getting a sequel. Twister arrives in theaters this weekend. As with most major Hollywood projects, reality is blended in with movie magic to create a dramatic story on screen. Here's what's real and what's fantasy from both films.
Are SRHD’s opioid treatment services better off privatized?
RANGE is partnering with community advocates to raise awareness and encourage dialogue about a potential change. in the way opioid treatment services are administered in Spokane County. Our partners have been hosting a series of conversations with various stakeholders and the RANGE team is pitching in as well, starting with this-here explainer!
Man suspected of killing wife extradited to the United States, booked for first-degree murder
SPOKANE, Wash. — A man accused of killing his wife and fleeing the United States to escape prosecution has been extradited back to the United States and booked into the Spokane County Jail for first-degree murder. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said Wahid Kashify is suspected of killing 24-year-old...
Spokane police investigating robbery on North Monroe
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Police Department (SPD) investigated a robbery on North Monroe Street Thursday evening. According to SPD, an active robbery investigation was ongoing on the 1200 block of North Monroe at 6 p.m. and more details will be released at a later time. This is a...
Marvin Williams, 79
Marvin Lee Williams of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed peacefully at home with family June 14, 2024. Marvin was born in Wallace, Idaho, to Billie Ridenour (Williams) and Glenn LeRoy Williams, Sr., on Oct. 22, 1944. He grew up in Wallace, spending time engaged in sports, and was a member of the Order of DeMolay. Marvin spent several years in Moscow, Idaho, studying and apprenticing, and later moved to the Coeur d’Alene area. He married Karen June Hamer of Osburn, Idaho, late in the summer of 1969. They lived in Coeur d’Alene and had two children, Jessica and Blake. Prior to marring, Marvin served honorably in the U.S. Navy from October 1962 through October 1968; sea duty was aboard the USS Coral Sea as a radioman. Soon after discharge, he participated in a carpentry course in Moscow and went on to be a journeyman in the Carpenters Local 59 of Spokane. He worked as a carpenter until he retired in 2002.
House fire in Five Mile neighborhood draws several fire crews
SPOKANE, Wash. - A house fire in Spokane's Five Mile neighborhood resulted in a heavily damaged garage Thursday evening. The fire on the 8000 block of North Marjorie Street began at around 5 p.m. and drew about ten fire engines. The Spokane Fire Department is still investigating the cause of...
James Matthew Bennett, 64
James “Jim” Matthew Bennett, 64, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away July 8, 2024, at The Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Jim was born Oct. 3, 1959, in Silverton, Idaho, the son of the late Pete and Barbara (Dudley) Bennett. Jim attended schools in Wallace, Idaho,...
ACIA preps for 1st ATR 72-600F LCD conversion
ACIA Aero Capital subsidiary ACIA Aero Leasing will send its first ATR 72-600 for large-cargo-door conversion in August after postponing the plan for more than a year-and-a-half because of strong passenger demand. The conversion will take place at the Empire Aerospace facility in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (COE), and ACIA expects the project to obtain certification […]
Spokane Police Department arrests suspect in June shooting
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane police arrested a man suspected of shooting into a parked vehicle in June, hitting one of the occupants. According to the Spokane Police Department (SPD), the shooting near Holy Names Court involved several people arguing in a car. SPD claims a 17-year-old teen exited the car during the argument and fired back into the vehicle.
Spokane Valley chiropractor to treat Team USA Track & Field at Paris Olympics
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Dr. Dru Lopez will soon realize a dream shared by himself and his parents when he serves as the lead chiropractor for Team USA Track & Field at the Summer Olympics in Paris. Lopez will work with some of the biggest names in the sport...
Two Suspects Arrested In Connection With Overdose Deaths
Kootenai County, Idaho – At approximately 7:19M on July 17th, 2024, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) responded to the 1800 block of W. Lake Street in Hauser Lake, Idaho for a 20-year-old male who was found deceased from a likely Fentanyl overdose. Approximately three hours later, KCSO...
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