WA Supreme Court rules that trust lands are to fund schools
The Washington state Supreme Court on Thursday ruled the Department of Natural Resources must manage state trust lands for the financial benefit of schools and other institutions, rejecting a claim by environmental groups that such lands should be managed to benefit all residents.
Gonzaga, Michigan State to play on carrier deck
They’re going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again, and nautical veteran Tom Izzo and Michigan State will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Veterans Day.
White House: To help salmon, dams may need to be removed
The Biden administration on Tuesday released two reports arguing that removing dams on the lower Snake River may be needed to restore salmon runs to sustainable levels in the Pacific Northwest, and that replacing the energy created by the dams is possible but will cost $11 billion to $19 billion.
Caregiver acquitted in accidental vinegar death in Spokane
A former caregiver charged in connection with the 2019 poisoning death of a developmentally disabled woman has been acquitted of felony assault.
2 teens shot after an overnight brawl in Northwest Spokane
Two teenagers were shot after a large fight broke out at a popular sports complex in Northwest Spokane early Wednesday morning.
Psychiatric evaluations of Spokane County school shooter to remain sealed
Forensic psychiatric evaluations of Caleb Sharpe, who pleaded guilty to killing a classmate and injuring others in a shooting at Freeman High School in 2017, won’t be made public ahead of his August sentencing.
Spokane to pay $210K to settle lawsuit over BLM protest
The city of Spokane will pay a woman $210,000 after police fired a nonlethal bean bag round at her throat during a downtown Black Lives Matter protest in May 2020.
2 charged in $6-7 million Home Depot arson, theft in Spokane
Two people have been charged in a Home Depot arson and theft in Spokane that cost millions of dollars in damage.
Longtime partner suing former Washington QB Mark Rypien
The former longtime partner of ex-NFL quarterback Mark Rypien has filed a personal injury lawsuit against him alleging years of physical and emotional abuse.
Candidate Loren Culp appers to stall in Wash. House race
The insurgent candidate backed by former President Donald Trump appears to be stalling in a crowded field of Republicans challenging the GOP incumbent for a U.S. House seat in conservative central Washington state.
NWS confirms tornado in Spokane, photos show flipped trailers and downed trees
The National Weather Service in Spokane said that the tornado touched down near I-90. They received reports of trees down and two trailers flipped. Friday's tornado was the first in Spokane County since August 9, 2016.
Strawberries and canned salmon? Creator of ‘Spokane-style’ pizza explains recipe from viral video
Strawberries, bell peppers, onions, fry sauce and canned salmon on a pizza?
Seattle, Spokane residents support building more apartments, survey finds
Most people living in Washington’s largest metro areas say they are worried about rising housing costs, and support more apartments being built near them, according to a survey from Zillow.
Court docs: Richland Fred Meyer shooting suspect was known for previous shoplifting incidents
The man suspected in the deadly shooting at a Fred Meyer store in Richland, Washington had been known for previous shoplifting incidents, according to court documents.
Spokane city councilman censured for not wearing mask
Spokane City Councilman Jonathan Bingle has been censured for his refusal to wear a mask.
Spokane police shoot, kill man holding baby at knifepoint
Spokane Police shot and killed a man who was holding a baby at knifepoint, according to Spokane Police Chief Chief Craig Meidl.
Gonzaga suspends Stockton’s season tickets over mask rule
Gonzaga has suspended John Stockton’s basketball season tickets after the Hall of Fame point guard refused to comply with the university’s mask mandate.
Fish and Wildlife officers need help identifying poachers who killed, decapitated elk near Spokane
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for help identifying poachers who killed and decapitated three bull elk in Spokane County.
Gonzaga requiring students, faculty and staff to get COVID-19 booster
Effective immediately, Gonzaga University will require students, staff and faculty to receive the COVID-19 booster shots.
Spokane County man convicted of killing wife with laced ice cream
A jury in Spokane County has convicted a man of murdering his wife by lacing her ice cream with a lethal dose of hydrocodone.