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Study at Recent ASRM Meeting Shows Unique Safety of Pre~Seed for Trying-to ... - Marketwire (press release)
Men sentenced in ID theft case - KLEW
Ambassadors Group Declares Quarterly Dividend - MarketWatch (press release)
GNAC Soccer & Football Awards - Boxscore News
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Jiffy Lube Announces New Low Pricing for Spokane, Washington Area - San Francisco Chronicle
Alleged road rage on Alii Drive leads to arrest of Spokane man - Big Island Video News
USDA Awards over $214000 throughout the Pacific Northwest - Ag Weekly
Alberta's DEREK RYAN voted October Canada West "Husky-WHL Graduate of the Month" - Boxscore News
Possible '12 candidate Thune stumps for Rossi - msnbc.com
Slow Dancing Society - Under The Sodium Lights - DOA
Spokane Man Arrested In Oregon With Over 20 Pounds Of Marijuana - KHQ Right Now
Increasing Pulp & Paper Sales Give Industry Continued Boost in Fiscal Quarter ... - Trading Markets (press release)
Mortgage rates in Spokane, Washington - Bankrate.com
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Adventures Of The Schedule-Makers - NCAA.com
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WWE House Show Results (10/15): Spokane, Washington - Wrestlezone
Liza Minnelli cancels concerts due to pneumonia - Reuters Canada
Public workshop and hearing on Spokane River water quality permits planned for ... - Access Washington
Local Woman Author Hosts Conference For National Survivors Of Suicide Day In ... - PressReleasesOnline.Net (press release)
Marifil Mines Appoints Interim Chief Financial Officer - MarketWatch (press release)
Southwall Celebrates 30 Years of Energy Efficiency Innovation by Commemorating ... - MarketWatch (press release)
TORRES, PAKAU SQUARE OFF IN BATTLE AT THE BOAT 79 MAIN EVENT - BoxingNews24.com
Wash. high court upholds attempted rape conviction - Seattle Post Intelligencer
No Bank Failures But One Credit Union Liquidation - Deposit Accounts (blog)
The Law Office of Robbins Umeda LLP Announces an Investigation of Ambassadors ... - MarketWatch (press release)
Selective Soldering Systems offer dual-monitor option. - ThomasNet Industrial News Room (press release)
Dennis Creaghan (left) and Erik Fabregat George Schiavone - Miami New Times
B.B. King fills out winter theater trek - SoundSpike
TATE v. SPOKANE COUNTY REGIONAL ANIMAL PROTECTION SERVICES - Leagle.com
Spokane Author Publishes New Book - PR Web (press release)
In brief: Judge denies bail in Murray threat - The Spokesman Review
Ritchie Bros. returns to Spokane for another unreserved auction this year - MarketWatch (press release)
Voters favor Republicans locally and nationally - The Spokesman Review
BUYINS.NET: PNS, ONP, SQQQ, TFRFF, AWBCQ Have Been Added To Naked Short Lists ... - Trading Markets (press release)
Marada leads Gaels past Bulldogs - SMC Collegian
Marifil Successfully Modifies Lithium Properties Sales Agreement - MarketWatch (press release)
Plan would leave AmericanWest Bank privately held - The Spokesman Review
Spokane hospitals require flu-fighting steps by staff - The Spokesman Review
UTAH: Scott B. Hayashi consecrated 11th bishop - Episcopal-Life
Madeleine L'Engle's Novel Camilla Dickinson Set For Adaptation - Cinema Blend
Prep's Presley Heading to Washington State; Men's Team Also Collects Commitments - Sports and Weather Right Now
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: New season, new Siena Saints - The Saratogian
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Franconia Minerals Intends to Increase Ownership at Birch Lake to 82% - MarketWatch (press release)
Spokane MAC honors Chicano artist - Othello Outlook
California Dyer Creek Prospect in the East Slopes Project hits new oil reservoir - Coal Geology
Washington State Nurses Association Files Lawsuits Around the State for ... - Kansas City Star
East Valley (Spokane) uses potent rushing attack to bury Bulldogs - Daily Record-News
Tenor follows his voice to higher places - Plain Dealer
Inland Northwest Partners hosts its annual meeting Nov. 18 - The Spokesman Review (blog)
KHQ7-11 Robbery
SPOKANE, Wash.- Two white men walked into the 7-11 at 14th and Grand Wednesday night stealing two 18-packs of beer. An employee followed them outside and fought with one of the suspects, but the pair was able to get away after threatening the employee with a gun.
Veterans Day Closures
KHQ.COM - Schools and many government offices across the Inland Northwest will be closed Thursday in observance of Veterans Day.
YOUR FORECAST: Expect Low Clouds, Freezing Fog & Frost; Drivers Beware
KHQ WEATUER AUTHORITY: On Veterans Day commemorative activities should be good to go except during the morning commute. Expect areas of poor visibility and frost buildup/slick conditions on bridges, overpasses and leaf-covered roadways. Improving conditions by mid-morning with partly cloudy skies the rest of the day.
JOB ALERT: CHAS Clinics Bringing More Jobs To Our Area
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: On Nov. 15th the Community Health Association of Spokane's Valley Clinic will begin seeing patients at 8:00 am at a new and improved state of the art clinic in Spokane Valley. The
Farewell To The Voice Of The Seattle Mariners
KHQ.COM - Dave Niehaus, the Hall of Fame broadcaster who called Seattle Mariners' games from their first season through this year, has died of a heart attack. He was 75. Niehaus died at his home in suburban Bellevue, according to his family. Niehaus was the voice of the Mariners from their first game on April 6, 1977, through the end of the 2010 season with his golden Midwestern voice punctuated by his trademark "My oh My!" and "It will fly away!" calls.
Local Couples On Stranded Cruise Ship In Pacific
SPOKANE, Wash. – At least eight people from Spokane are reportedly safe on the Carnival cruise ship Splendor that lost power off the coast of Mexico earlier this week. Several would-be vacationers called family members in Spokane on Wednesday morning when the ship received cell phone service for a short period of time. "Everyone is fine," said Ben Blohowiak who received a call from his parents.
Coroner: Idaho Boy Accidentally Hanged On Swing Set Bar
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - An autopsy has found that an Idaho boy accidental hanged himself when the strap of his bicycle helmet got caught up on the bar of a swing set.
Amazon Defends 'Pedophile's Guide'
NEW YORK - Amazon is selling a self-published book defending pedophiles, sparking discussions about the retailer's obligation to vet items before they are sold in its online stores, and threats of boycott from Amazon customers if the book is not removed.
FIRST ON KHQ.COM: Washington Liquor Control Board Bans Alcoholic Energy Drinks
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington state retailers have a week to clear millions of dollars worth of alcoholic energy drinks from their shelves after state regulators banned them Wednesday.
NEW DETAILS: Explosion Kills Spokane Man At Costume Party
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: Major crimes detectives have completed their search of a pickup truck seized earlier this week in connection with a fatal explosive blast that killed a 28-year-old Spokane man Saturday night.
Priest Lake Couple Battles The EPA Over Property Rights
PRIEST LAKE, Idaho - In November of 2007 officials from the Environmental Protection Agency told Mike and Chantelle Sackett they violated the Clean Water Act by filling in their Priest Lake property without first obtaining a permit because their property is on a federal wetland.
Car-Struck Deer Flies Through Windshield, Out Back
KHQ.COM - A Minnesota family heading for pizza on the first day of hunting season bagged a deer instead, when a small buck struck by an oncoming car flew through their windshield and out their rear window. Chris and Susan Blake and their 17-year-old daughter, Olivia, were injured but survived the frightening crash on Saturday along the Blue Earth County highway, television station KARE-TV reported.
JOB ALERT: ISP Plans To Add Another 15 Troopers To Force
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) - Good news on the hiring front: The Idaho State Police plans to add 15 troopers to its workforce. But competition for the jobs is likely to be fierce. The agency added 12 positions earlier this year, a round of hiring that resulted in 800 applications as hopefuls sought a job behind the wheel of a police cruiser.
DEVELOPING: Cargo Bomb Was Set To Explode Over U.S.
London, England (CNN) -- An explosive device found in a cargo plane in England last month probably would have exploded over the Eastern Seaboard of the United States if it had not been discovered, Scotland Yard said Wednesday. The device was primed to explode about six hours after it was found, a senior U.S. counterterrorism source told CNN.
NEW DETAILS: WSU First Ever Hacking
PULLMAN, Wash. - It's the first known hacking of classroom computers in Washington State University history. It seems a computer hacker with a vendetta against students and staff at WSU is spreading a message across campus, and now the internet. The hacker, is a masked person whose voice was distorted and whose video plays like a scene from the movie "V for Vendetta".
Seattle Cop In Stomping Incident Accused Of Abusing Another Suspect
KIROTV.COM - The Seattle police officer who yelled "beat the (expletive) Mexican piss out of you homey" before kicking a Latino man in the head is under investigation for misconduct again. KIRO Team 7 Investigative Reporter Chris Halsne has been working months to confirm the new allegations.
1 Tugboat Left To Pull Cruise Ship To San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) - A Coast Guard official says one of two tugboats tasked with pulling a disabled cruise ship to San Diego didn't have enough power and was forced to turn back.
HEALTH ALERT: ADHD Becoming More Common In Children
ATLANTA (AP) - Health officials say ADHD is becoming more common in the U.S. The latest study says nearly 1 in 10 children ages 4 through 17 has been diagnosed with it. The numbers come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which surveyed parents in 2007.
Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels On Packs Unveiled By FDA
KHQ.COM - Corpses, cancer patients and diseased lungs: These are some of the images the federal government plans for larger, graphic warning labels for cigarette packages.
UPDATE: Woman Sexually Assaulted On South Hill
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Police continue to look for a sexual assault suspect after what they say was a random attack on Spokane's south hill late Monday. An 18-year old woman told police she was walking along Regal Road with her baby at 53rd, when a man jumped out from the dark and attacked her.
House Fire In North Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a house fire Tuesday night near the intersection of Cincinnati and Rowan. Fire crews tell KHQ that the fire appears to have started in a bedroom of the vacant house. Firefighters were able to quickly put the flames out, however the home was badly damaged.
Spokane Valley Officer Taken To Hospital After Fight
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - A Spokane Valley Police Officer was taken to the hospital Tuesday night after a fight with a suspect. Spokane Valley Police say the officer was responding to a domestic disturbance at 13924 E. Mallon. As the officer arrived, a man ran into the residence and the officer pursued him. Once inside the residence, a fight ensued.
Jobless Benefits About To Run Out
SPOKANE, Wash. - It could be a tough holiday season for thousands of local jobless residents. According to Washington's Employment Security Department, nearly 240,000 residents across the state could lose their unemployment benefits as soon as next month. That's if Congress does not pass an emergency federal unemployment extension.
Teen Pageant Winner Hailed As Hero
SPOKANE, Wash. - Her official talent was "cheer dancing," but we also wonder if a 15-year-old pageant winner in Spokane specializes in helping people in need. JJ Brown is the reigning "Miss Spokane Outstanding Teen" a title bestowed in a little sister pageant of the larger "Miss Spokane."
2 Shoppers Struck By Vehicle At Shopko In Coeur d' Alene
COEUR d' ALENE, Idaho - 2 people were transported to the hospital on Tuesday afternoon after getting hit by a vehicle in the parking lot of Shopko in Coeur d' Alene. Kootenai County dispatchers say the two were walking across the parking lot when it happened.
UPDATE: First Tugboat Reaches Ship Stranded Off Mexico
SAN DIEGO (AP) - A cruise line says the first of several tugboats has reached a ship stranded off the coast of Mexico and has begun pulling it to San Diego. Carnival Cruise lines said in a statement Tuesday that the first Mexican tugboat reached the Carnival Splendor and its 4,500 passengers and crew on Tuesday afternoon.
City Crews Scheduled For Leaf Pickup; Read The Release From The City
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: City of Spokane crews are scheduled to begin leaf pickup activities on City streets on Sunday, Nov. 14, running until the third week in December. The crews generally will begin on Spokane's North Side gradually moving to the South Hill.
New Pullman Dog Park Under Construction
WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. - The Whitman County Humane Society have announced construction is underway for the first dog park in Pullman. We're told by officials that it will be two acres.
Plan To Name Street After Vernon Baker Hits Snag
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) - Plans to name a street after Medal of Honor recipient Vernon Baker have hit a snag in northern Idaho, where the decorated World War II veteran spent his final days. Kootenai County commissioners were poised Monday to christen the road as Vernon J. Baker Boulevard, but decided they needed more time to hammer out the details.
South Hill Woman Assaulted While Pushing Stroller; Suspect Still On The Loose
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Police say that Monday evening a woman was walking south on Regal from the area of 29th Ave and SE Blvd, pushing her small child in a stroller. As she neared 53rd Ave, a male came out of the dark and threatened her before sexually assaulting her.
Feds: Woman Illegally Fired Over Facebook Remarks
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal authorities say a Connecticut woman was illegally fired from her job as an emergency medical technician after she posted disparaging remarks about her boss on Facebook.
There Aren't Enough Jobs For 4 Out Of 5 Unemployed Americans
KHQ.COM - There simply aren't enough jobs to employ four out of five unemployed Americans, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The total number of available jobs in September was 2.9 million, according to a BLS report released Tuesday. It's a decline of 163,000 job openings from the previous month. During that same period, there were about 14.8 million people unemployed.
Washington State To Warn Thousands About Shorter Unemployment Benefits
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Emergency federal unemployment benefits could expire next month, and the state is notifying thousands of jobless people who could be affected.
The Reviews Are In On Conan; WATCH His First Monologue
KHQ.COM - Battling with Jay Leno is so last season. Conan O'Brien's competition this season is Jon Stewart and so far things couldn't be more pleasant between the two – at least on Stewart's part.
Bush Talks To Oprah About Katrina & WMD Mistakes
CHICAGO (AP) - George W. Bush says he still feels "sick" that no weapons of mass destruction were found in Iraq, and that he should have landed Air Force One two days after Hurricane Katrina instead of viewing the destruction through the plane's window.
Elizabeth Smart On Break From Spiritual Mission
KHQ.COM - In a courtroom in Utah this week, Elizabeth Smart is revisiting the darkest days of her life's journey. But her testimony comes during a short break from a spiritual journey - one that has shielded her from reminders of her abduction, the nine-month ordeal and the attention that's followed her.
WSU Vendetta
PULLMAN, Wash. - Someone has a vendetta against students and administration at Washington State University and now the message is being spread across the campus, town and the Internet. It's like a scene from the movie "V for Vendetta" as a masked person whose voice is distorted complains about WSU leaders and students apathy toward school administrators. INSIDE>>>|Watch The Video|Visit The Website|
SLIDESHOW: KHQ Fan Photos From Facebook
KHQ.COM - We always enjoy our KHQ viewers and KHQ Facebook Fans sharing their pictures with us! Whether it's breaking news or just a beautiful sunset, we can always count on our viewers and fans! So...you posted them and we compiled them into a slideshow! Thank you and keep them coming! INSIDE>>>|SLIDESHOW: Facebook Fan Photos| Submit Your Own Pics|
Infant Killed In Car Crash; State Patrol Investigating
ADDY, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol said it could be weeks before they decide which charges, if any, to recommend against a Colville woman accused of causing a car crash that killed a 13-month-old girl last week. Authorities from the State Patrol said the driver claimed she did not see the car in front her trying to turn off the highway until it was too late.
Suspect In Weekend Explosion Released From Jail
SPOKANE, Wash. - Christapher Harris was released from the Spokane County Jail Monday. Harris was arrested Sunday on charges he manufactured an explosive device. Authorities say the device exploded at a Halloween party on Saturday, killing 28 year old Cody Hathaway.
Tractor Accident Kills 12-Year-Old Boy In Okanogan County
RIVERSIDE, Wash. - The Okanogan County sheriff's office says a 12-year-old boy died following a tractor accident near the town of Riverside. Braden Hubbard was riding in the bucket of the front-end loader with two other children when he was ejected and run over by the tractor. The sheriff's office said the tractor lost power and rolled down an embankment.
No Winter Wonderland Just Yet; TRACK LIVE WEATHER RADAR
KHQ WEATHER AUTHORITY: Expect mostly cloudy skies through out the day with isolated sprinkles to continue, particularly in the Northern Mountains. Tonight, mostly cloudy skies with areas of fog once again settling in along the hills and mountains and across the rivers and lakes.
Washington State Proposes 12 Percent Workers' Comp Rate Hike
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The state Department of Labor and Industries says workers' compensation rates are going up an average of 12 percent next year, or about 6.5 cents per hour worked. L&I Director Judy Schurke says the slow economy has increased workers' comp costs. But she says the state has been able to hold the rate down through cost-cutting measures.
More Seattle-Portland Trains For Thanksgiving
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Amtrak is adding 11 more trains between Seattle and Portland, Ore., for the Thanksgiving weekend. Washington's Department of Transportation says that means 19 trains will be running between the two cities.
@ THIS HOUR: Bear That Mauled Gig Harbor Woman Still Out There
GIG HARBOR, Wash. (AP) - The bear the mauled a woman near Gig Harbor remains at large. Fish and Wildlife Department spokesman Craig Bartlett says the traps remain set Monday and agents plan to kill the bear because it harmed a person. Officials also want to test it for disease.
Idaho Inmate's Throat Slashed With Shaving Razor
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The Idaho Department of Correction says a prisoner is suspected of using a blade from a plastic shaving razor to slash the throat of another inmate.
DEVELOPING STORY: Laser Pointed At Sea-Tac Bound Airplane
SEATTLE (AP) - Officials say a laser was pointed at a jetliner bound for SeaTac Airport Sunday night. Corporate media officer Charla Skaggs says the incident occurred around 9 p.m. but the plane landed a short while later without incident.
CONSUMER ALERT: Gas Prices Rise, But Not Because Of Demand
KHQ.COM - The economy is still sluggish, but gasoline prices are rising as the holidays near. Triple-A and other sources say a gallon of unleaded regular is up about a nickel in the past week, averaging $2.85.
New Website Lets Drivers Track Wildlife Along Stretch Of I-90
KHQ.COM - The next time you drive up to Snoqualmie Pass, you may want to keep your eyes peeled for more than impending snow. A new website devoted to tracking wildlife has been launched with the goal of having drivers who see any wildlife on the stretch of Interstate 90 from North Bend to Easton to log those sightings online.
WATCH IT: Amazing Wheel of Fortune Contestant!
KHQ.COM - A contestant stunned everyone including the host in a recent of edition of Wheel of Fortune! The crowd was speechless after she solved the puzzle with just one letter on the big board!
Seattle-Area Leads Nation In Child Prostitution
SEATTLE (AP) - Two dozen of the 69 child prostitutes recovered in a national crackdown on sexual exploitation were in the Seattle area. An FBI spokesman in Seattle, Steven Dean, told KOMO News this is the third year in a row the area has led the nation.
ALERT: New Cargo Rules For Airlines
WASHINGTON - The United States expanded its ban on air cargo shipments from Somalia in the wake of the package bomb plot originating from Yemen, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Monday.
Amanda Knox Indicted On Slander Charges In Italy
PERUGIA, Italy (AP) - Former University of Washington student Amanda Knox has been indicted on slander charges in Italy for claiming she was beaten by police when questioned in 2007 about her
roommate's slaying. The judge made the decision after a closed-door hearing Monday in Perugia.
Eggs Recalled After Salmonella Found At Ohio Farm
WASHINGTON (AP) - Evidence of salmonella has been found at an Ohio egg farm that is linked to two Iowa egg farms responsible for a massive recall earlier this year. Cal-Maine Foods Inc., the nation's biggest egg seller and distributor, said it is recalling 288,000 eggs the company had purchased from supplier Ohio Fresh Eggs after a test showed salmonella at the Ohio farm.
Arrest Made In Explosives Death Investigation
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane County Sheriff Deputies arrested 20-year-old Christapher A. Harris Sunday afternoon in connection with the homemade explosive device death of a Spokane man. Harris has been booked into the Spokane County Jail on a felony count of Possession/Manufacture of an Incendiary Device. INSIDE>>>|Read the Official Press Release|View Previous Coverage|
2 Arrested For Firing Shots At Soap Lake Police Officer During Pursuit
SOAP LAKE, Wash. - A 19-year-old man and a juvenile male were arrested this past week and a third person is sought in Grant County for allegedly firing shots at a Soap Lake police officer during a vehicle pursuit.
Explosive Device Kills Spokane Man At House Party
CHATTAROY, Wash. - A 28-year-old Spokane man died Saturday evening when an apparent homemade explosive detonated during a Halloween costume party in the Chattaroy area. Deputies received a 911 call of a blast and injured man about 8:30 p.m. Saturday. They found the victim in the driveway of a home in the 3100 block of East Denison-Chattaroy Road.
Decision On Idaho Wolf Killing Petition Delayed
LEWISTON, Idaho - A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service official says the agency won't be able to respond to Idaho's petition to kill wolves in the upper Clearwater River Basin in northern Idaho as soon as hoped. Brian Kelly tells the Lewiston Tribune he recently learned the agency has to conduct a National Environmental Policy Act review of the petition before making a decision.
3 Injured In Rollover Crash Near Spangle
SPANGLE, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident on Highway 195 early Sunday morning that injured three people. Troopers say 29-year-old Justin Hardgrove of Colfax was northbound on Highway 195 when he left the roadway and rolled his pickup several times, ejecting one of his passengers.
Investigation In Explosion Death Leads To Airway Heights
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. -The Spokane County Bomb Squad and the Spokane County Sheriff's Department arrived at the New West Apartments in Airway Heights just before 8 am Sunday morning. Deputies are telling KHQ that they executed a search warrant early as part of the investigation in the death of a Spokane man who was killed by an explosive device Saturday night.
Fundraiser For Vets Moved
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - Spokane Valley Police shut down a fundraiser for vets because they say it breaks the city's new anti-panhandling code. The fundraiser is a yearly tradition called "Pass the Boot," put on by the Combat Vet Riders in Spokane, to support local vets. "It's vets serving vets, doing good, " said Big Cat Daddy, representative for the vets.
UPDATE: Infant Dies In Highway 395 Crash
STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol has said the infant involved in Friday's car wreck on Highway 395 near Addy, has died. The driver of the car, 26-year-old Jenie Jones, is listed in satisfactory condition. The condition of the 3-year-old toddler who was also in the vehicle is not known at this time.
What's The Weather Going To Be Like This Weekend? Leslie Lowe Has Your Answer!
SPOKANE, Wash. - Hi Everyone~ We will see mostly cloudy skies throughout today with isolated showers in the mountain locations. (High 54°/42°) Sunday's storm looks to bring wide spread rain showers to the Inland Northwest. INSIDE>>>|Track Weather In Your Neighborhood With HD Doppler 6i|Get Your Complete 6-Day Forecast|Submit Weather Pics|
WATCH IT: Dog Saves Another Dog From Highway
CHILE - Check out this amazing video from Chile! A dog gets hit on a busy highway and another dog spots him lying on the road. What happens next is truly incredible!
Idaho Couple Finds Buried Silver Worth $47,000
RUPERT, Idaho - A south-central Idaho couple working on a home renovation project dug up a plastic tube filled with 18 silver bars worth nearly $47,000, then tracked down the previous home owner now living in Utah and split the treasure.
Obama Announces Boeing Order In India
SEATTLE, Wash. - President Barack Obama had some good news for Boeing Co. during his trip to India. Obama announced a series of commercial deals on Friday, including the purchase of 33 Boeing 737s by India's SpiceJet Airlines. He also announced a preliminary agreement between Boeing and the Indian Air Force to buy 10 C17 cargo jets.
Two Car Collision On Highway 395
STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. - A two car collision on Highway 395 sent a mother and her two children to the hospital Tuesday afternoon. Washington State Patrol says that the mother was traveling northbound on Highway 395 near Blue Creek Road when she was rear-ended by another car as she was making a left into a driveway.
UPDATE: Coeur d'Alene Airport Crash
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - The Kootenai County Sheriff's Department and Kootenai County Fire and Rescue responded to the CDA Airport Pappy Boyington Field for the report of an airplane crash Friday afternoon.
Washington Man Guilty Of Manslaughter In Father's Death
EVERETT, Wash. - A 57-year-old Lynnwood, Wash., man has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in his 88-year-old father's death last December. Harold S. Lloyd faces about two years in prison when he is sentenced Dec. 13 in the death of his father, Harold E. Lloyd.
New Court Details On Kristen Grindley's Ex-Boyfriend
COLFAX, Wash. - A man accused of hitting his ex-girlfriend on a rural Whitman County road in his truck and leaving her for dead appeared in court on Friday. Richard Pasma entered an Alford Plea. In an Alford Plea the criminal defendant does not admit the act but admits that the prosecution could likely prove the charge. The court will pronounce the defendant guilty.
NEW DETAILS: Candle To Blame For Houston House Apartment Blaze; VIEW The Slideshow
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: The SFD has concluded that the Houston House Apartment complex fire was ignited accidentally from an unattended candle that was knowingly lit the evening prior to the fire.
UPDATE: NBC Suspends Olbermann For Donations
WASHINGTON (AP) - MSNBC'S Keith Olbermann has been suspended without pay for contributing to the campaigns of three Democrats during this election season. NBC News prohibits its employees from donating to political campaigns unless the head of the news division gives special permission. Olberman's bosses at MSNBC didn't find out about the donations until after they were made.
Idaho Woman Growing Pot In Front Yard Arrested
BURLEY, Idaho (AP) - A southern Idaho woman growing a 4-foot tall pot plant in her front yard has been arrested and faces several felony drug charges. A preliminary hearing in the case against 48-year-old Laurie M. Donald is scheduled next Thursday in Cassia County.
Nasa To Develop 'Hypersonic' Passenger Jets That Travel At Five Times The Speed Of Sound
KHQ.COM - NASA is planning to build hypersonic jets that will fly through the Earth's atmosphere and slash flight times around the world to a few hours at most. The US space agency wants to manufacture a craft that would travel at five times the speed of sound and bring in a new age of aircraft akin to a turbo-charged Concorde.
Your Weekend Forecast!
Tonight: Cloudy skies with light winds 5-8mph. Saturday: Mostly cloudy skies & dry, then early evening rain mainly along the US/Canadian border of NE WA and the ID Panhandle works its way southward overnight. Low/High 42°/53°. |>>TRACK LIVE Weather Radar Using HD Doppler 6i| View The Six Day Forecast For Spokane & Coeur d' Alene|
JOB ALERT: Updated Job Postings From Worksource Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - Worksource Spokane has released another updated job posting list! Worksource is committed to helping local folks find work.
Washington Election Turnout May Top 70 Percent
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington elections officials say a late surge in ballots will likely push the turnout for Tuesday's election to 70 percent or higher. Secretary of State Sam Reed had predicted 66 percent of Washington's voters would mail in, drop off and cast ballots.
Radioactive Rabbit Trapped At Hanford
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) - A radioactive rabbit was trapped on the Hanford nuclear reservation, and Washington state Health Department workers have been searching for contaminated rabbit droppings. The regional director of the Office of Radiation Protection, Earl Fordham, said Thursday that no contaminated droppings have been found in areas accessible to the public.
ALERT: Mercedes Recalls Vehicles Over Leaky Fuel Filters
WASHINGTON (AP) - Daimler AG says it will recall about 2,300 Mercedes-Benz sport utility vehicles and sedans to fix leaking fuel filters that could deposit diesel fuel on the road.
BBB HOLIDAY SHOPPING WARNING: Layaway Plan May End Up Losing You Money
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: Layaway has become increasingly popular with the challenging economic times. However, putting an item on layaway may result in a loss of money or the item if you don't read the contract carefully. The BBB has received hundreds of complaints in the last year from consumers whose layaway purchase did not turn out the way they anticipated.
Gregoire: Moses Lake Carbon Fiber Plant Could Grow
SEATTLE (AP) - Gov. Chris Gregoire says the new carbon fiber plant being built in Moses Lake may double in size because of strong demand by the German carmaker BMW. Gregoire is on a three-day trip to Germany.
Pelosi Will Seek To Stay As House Democrat Leader
WASHINGTON (AP) - Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will try to keep her Democratic leadership post despite massive election losses that cost her party the House majority. The nation's first female speaker became a strong ally of President Barack Obama on issues such as health care.
Playful Dolphin Steals The Show, Sharing A Wave With An Amazed Surfer
KHQ.COM - A stunned surfer was on the crest of a wave when he leapt on his board and shared a ride with this bottlenose dolphin. 26-year-old Pete Tomlinson could not believe his eyes as the playful mammal fearlessly surfed the 10ft breaker alongside him. The pair shared the wave for around 50 yards and even shared a 'tube' - where the breaking wave forms a tunnel of water.
Costco: Cheese Warning To Consumers In 5 States
ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) - Costco Wholesale Corp. and federal health officials are warning consumers that a cheese sold recently at Costco stores in five states has been preliminarily linked to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 25 people.
Blast From Indonesia Volcano Raises Deaths To 122
MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia (AP) - The most powerful eruption in a century from a volatile Indonesian volcano has killed at least 78 people and raised the death toll to 122. Dozens of bodies were found Friday after searing gas avalanched down Mount Merapi around midnight. Houses and trees were torched and villagers incinerated as they fled.
Idaho Girl Ran Over By Truck In Critical Condition
REXBURG, Idaho (AP) - A two-year-old girl ran over by a pickup truck in the parking lot of an eastern Idaho restaurant remains in critical condition. Rexburg police say the toddler was leaving a McDonald's restaurant at about 12:30 p.m. Thursday and the driver of the truck did not see her as she walked behind her family.
Carport Fire Spreads To Home In Post Falls
POST FALLS, Idaho - Right now fire crews in Post Falls are on scene of a fire at 109 E. 1st Ave. Firefighters tell our Matt Rogers the fire started in a carport and spread to the home. The extent of damage is not known. The homeowners were not injured and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
Man Charged With Threatening To Murder Sen. Murray Due In Court
SPOKANE, Wash. - The man who allegedly waved a meat cleaver at a group of Patty Murray supporters has been charged in Federal Court with threatening to murder a United States Official. Police said John Sieler was waving the meat cleaver around and threatened to assault and murder Senator Patty Murray a few weeks back during a rally in Spokane.
ELECTION ALERT: Murray Beats Rossi
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Democratic Sen. Patty Murray pushed past Republican challenger Dino Rossi on Thursday and will win a fourth term, NBC News projected. In winning, Murray preserves breathing room for the Senate's shrunken Democratic majority after Republicans took control of the House for the rest of President Barack Obama's first term. Obama campaigned for Murray twice, including a 10,000-person Seattle rally just as voters were receiving their ballots.
Grant County Woman Pleads Guilty To Rape Of Child
EPHRATA, Wash. (AP) - A Grant County women accused of sexually abusing her children and broadcasting it on the Internet has pleaded guilty. Police say the woman performed various sex acts on her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son.
Rossi: I Called Senator Murray To Offer My Congratulations On Her Re-Election To The U.S. Senate
BELLEVUE, Wash. - U.S. Senate candidate Dino Rossi made the following statement regarding the Washington Senate race. "This evening I called Senator Murray to offer my congratulations on her re-election to the U.S. Senate.
FIRST ON KHQ.COM: Standoff Ends Peacefully in North Spokane; Read The Official Press Release
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: On Thursday just before 6am Spokane Police responded to a call for assistance at a home near 3700 West Decatur. When police arrived they learned a man was threatening to harm himself and family members were very concerned for his safety. The man had access to a firearm, and at one point fired the gun inside the home. He was alone at the time, and no one was injured.
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-90 Closures & Construction Wrap Up For The Winter East of Snoqualmie Pass
HYAK, Wash. - As winter takes hold in the mountains, construction crews on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass will wrap up work this week and take a break until next spring. Drivers will get a temporary reprieve from the nightly hour-long closures for rock blasting.
3 Close Races To Decide Washington State Senate Control; AWAITING NEW RESULTS
SEATTLE (AP) - Three close races in King and Snohomish counties will decide which party will control the state Senate next year. Republican and Democratic leaders are keeping a close watch on ballot returns in the 44th district in Snohomish County and the 48th and 30th districts in King County, where Democratic incumbents are holding slim leads over their GOP challengers.
KHQ WEATHER AUTHORITY: Snow In The Forecast; TRACK LIVE WEATHER RADAR
Tonight & Friday: Partly cloudy with passing high clouds overnight. Once again, some morning fog is likely near lakes & rivers, but should lift by mid-morning. Most communities will experience partly cloudy skies and filtered sunshine accompanied by Southerly winds 8-12mph. |INSIDE>>Pass Conditions For Washington, Idaho, Montana & Oregon|Use HD Doppler 6i|Get Your 6 Day Forecast For Spokane & Coeur d' Alene|
NASA Spacecraft Visits Small Comet
PASADENA, California - A NASA spacecraft survived a rendezvous with a small comet Thursday, beaming pictures back to Earth that gave scientists a rare close-up view of its center. Mission controllers burst into applause upon seeing images from the flyby that revealed a peanut-shaped comet belching jets of poisonous gases.
Giant Planes Grounded After Engine Explodes: 'My Whole Body Just Went To Jelly,' Passenger Recounts
KHQ.COM - A Qantas Airways super jumbo jet was forced to make an emergency landing after an engine disintegrated shortly after takeoff Thursday, showering debris onto houses and a shopping mall below.
Hall Of Fame Manager Sparky Anderson Dies At 76
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson, who directed Cincinnati's Big Red Machine to back-to-back World Series championships and went on to win another title in Detroit, died Thursday. He was 76.
Higher Taxes On Snacks & Drinks End Next Month
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Higher taxes on candy, gum, bottled water and pop will soon be gone. Voters have approved Initiative 1107, which repealed the tax increases approved by the Legislature.
8 Ways To Start A Business WITHOUT Going To A Bank
KHQ.COM - For startups, credit is like "experience" for job applicants -- you can't get it if you don't already have it.
'Spiral' CT Scans Can Cut Lung Cancer Deaths
WASHINGTON — "Spiral" CT scans cut lung cancer deaths in smokers by 20 percent, researchers reported Thursday in a finding that validates a controversial theory that screening can save lives.
RECALL ALERT: 23,000 Britax Car Seats Recalled
WASHINGTON (AP) - Britax is recalling about 23,000 infant car seats due to faulty harness clips. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the clip on the chest harness of the Chinese-made car seats can break loose and pose a risk of cuts or a choking hazard.
Gregoire Off To Germany On Trade Trip
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Gov. Chris Gregoire is off on her three-day trip to Germany. The governor left Wednesday morning. She's been invited to speak at the groundbreaking of BMW's new manufacturing plant in Leipzig, Germany.
Murray Expands Lead In Senate Race
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Democratic incumbent Patty Murray has expanded her lead over Republican challenger Dino Rossi in the latest Washington state Senate vote totals. With about two-thirds of the expected ballots counted Wednesday, Murray leads Rossi with about 51% to 49% of the vote.
GOP Gains Seats In Washington State House, Senate
SEATTLE (AP) - New batches of mail-in ballots show Republicans are gaining seats in the Washington state House and Senate but it's not known yet which party will control the Legislature.
San Francisco Bans The Happy Meal; What You're Writing On Our FB Wall
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - For some veggies-hating children Happy Meals won't be so happy anymore. San Francisco lawmakers have approved legislation that would limit toy giveaways in children's meals that have excessive calories, sodium and fat. It also requires servings of fruits or vegetables with each meal. |>>>What Do You Think? Write Your Comment On Our KHQ Facebook Wall|
Facebook Offers New Service
FACEBOOK.COM - At a press conference Wednesday Facebook announced that it will be adding a deal service to Facebook Places that aims to help businesses alert customers who are nearby to discounts and other offerings.
JOB ALERT: Updated Job Postings From Worksource Spokane
JOB ALERT: Worksource Spokane is out with another updated list on who's hiring locally!
What Kind Of Job Are You Looking For?
KHQ BLOG: We asked and you responded! Lots of you are looking for work, but we wanted to know what kind of work. So we took that very question to our Facebook page!
BBB News: ATM & Gas Pump Skimming On The Rise
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: Card skimming is a crime that involves the, 'skimming' or stealing of information implanted in your card's magnetic strip.
Obama: No Political Party Dictates Direction
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says no political party will be able to dictate the direction the country will take. A day after Republicans won back control of the House and increased their numbers in the Senate, the president says each political party has certain beliefs and principles that neither one is willing to compromise on.
Obama: 'It Makes Sense For Us To Extend Unemployment Insurance'
WASHINGTON - President Obama said Wednesday that Congress should reauthorize extended unemployment insurance for the long-term jobless.
The 10 Biggest Election Winners & Losers
KHQ.COM - Virtually every incumbent who went down on Tuesday was a Democrat, from Blue Dog Reps. Baron Hill (Ind.) and Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin (S.D.) to progressive Sen. Russ Feingold (Wis.) and Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy (Ohio). A rare Republican in this group was Rep. Joseph Cao.
Idaho Voter Turnout High, But Misses Projection
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - State election officials say voters turned out in big numbers to take part in the midterm elections, but the unofficial tally fell a little short of expectations.
Gov. Gregoire’s Statement On Election Results
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement on the results of yesterday's election: "There's no doubt I'm disappointed that voters decided to repeal the temporary sales tax recently imposed on soda and candy."
Obama Sees Chance To Overturn Ban On Gays In The Military
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says he still sees an opportunity to overturn the military's ban on gay service members during Congress' upcoming lame-duck session.
1 Suspect Killed In Home Invasion, Another Suspect Still At Large
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - A suspected robber has been shot and killed in a home invasion in the Midland area of Pierce County. Sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer told The News Tribune another suspect is on the run.
Fire Burns Garages in West Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - Fire destroyed at least three garage units at an apartment building in West Spokane Tuesday night. Firefighters said the fire on the 1300 block of S. Westcliff appeared to have started from a car in one of the garages and then spread to the adjoining stalls.
Crapo Easily Defeats Democratic Challenger
BOISE, Idaho - Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo easily beat eastern Idaho Democrat Tom Sullivan to win a third term in Washington, D.C. Crapo, a Harvard University-trained lawyer, was an Idaho U.S. representative before switching to the Senate a dozen years ago.
Networks, Murray Camp Saying Race Too Close To Call
SEATTLE, Wash. - Even though early numbers are in favor of Dino Rossi, neither the networks or Patty Murray's campaign is prepared to call the race. As expected the race is very close with early figures showing Rossi ahead 51% to Murray's 49%. KHQ is following the election very closly and you can watch live coverage on khq.com
Otter Reelected as Idaho Governor
BOISE, Idaho - Republican Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter trounced Democrat Keith Allred, extending his nearly 30 years in elected office by winning a second term as Idaho's chief executive. Voters overwhelmingly chose Otter's libertarian-leaning style over Allred's populist promise to dislodge state leadership he said was in the pocket of special interests.
INITIATIVES: Kevin Randall Breaks Down The Initiatives For You
SPOKANE, Wash. - If you are still on the fence about some of the Initiatives that are presented on the ballot this year, or perhaps a little confused on what they mean to you, don't fret! KHQ Reporter Kevin Randall went through the voter pamphlet, and compiled information from various other sources, to bring you all the Initiatives broken down into simple terms. INSIDE>>>|Brief Explanations Of Each Initiative|Complete Election Coverage|
Federal Highway Administration Approves New Interchange In Post Falls
COEUR D' ALENE, Idaho - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved a new interchange on Interstate 90 at Beck Road in Post Falls. Final approval of the Interchange Justification Report (IJR) hinges on completion of all environmental work for the project.
Box Blades Found On Flight to Portland From Tokyo
PORTLAND, Ore. - Authorities say a Delta Air Lines flight from Tokyo to Oregon was searched upon landing after its crew found box cutter blades aboard. Portland's KGW-TV reported the crew of Delta Flight 90 requested that authorities meet the aircraft upon arrival at Portland International Airport after the blades were found in the plane's cabin while the aircraft was en route to Oregon.
Washington Voters To Decide On Measure To Restrict Bail
SEATTLE, Wash. - Washington voters are deciding whether to give judges more power to deny a suspect's bail, after last year's brutal slaying of four Lakewood police officers by a gunman who had recently been released.
Red Cross To Close Fire Relief Shelter Today
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Inland Northwest Chapter of the American Red Cross is planning to close the shelter that was opened for victims of the Houston House apartment complex fire at 5:00pm Tuesday.
Gov. Gregoire To Travel To Germany For BMW Meeting
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Gov. Chris Gregoire is heading to Germany for meetings with executives at BMW and SGL Automotive. Gregoire leaves Wednesday for a three-day trip. Gregoire says she was invited to speak at the groundbreaking of BMW's new manufacturing facility in Leipzig, Germany on Friday.
Get Ready For a Late One! Many Close Races Could Go Into Overtime
KHQ.COM - In at least one race every election night, someone in a newsroom somewhere in America utters a phrase that raises a curtain on weeks of litigation, conference calls, and scrutinizing disputed ballots: "We could be going into overtime, folks." In Washington state, for example, Republican Senate candidate Dino Rossi could be in for another close election on Tuesday when he tries to oust three-term Democratic Sen. Patty Murray.
Strong Turnout Predicted For Washington Election
SEATTLE, Wash. - If predictions hold, Washington may have its strongest turnout for a midterm election in 40 years. Secretary of State's office spokesman David Ammons says the secretary of state's office estimates that two-thirds of 3.6 million register voters will have their say in the ballot counting that starts Tuesday.
Republicans Poised To Take Back The House And Make Senate Gains
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic control of Congress is at stake as voters go to the polls across the country. Midterm elections usually mean losses for the party in power. And with voters unhappy about the economy, Republicans appear poised to win more than the 39 seats they need to seize control of the House.
Van Fire Spreads To Apartment
SPOKANE, Wash. - A van fire at in a parking lot of a triplex caught fire early Tuesday morning spreading to a nearby housing unit. It happened at 3008 N. Perry Street. Neighbors say they heard a loud noise and then saw the van engulfed in flames. Part of the triplex garage door, roof overhang, and window were damaged.
Red Cross Helping Victims Of Sunday's Apartment Fire
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Red Cross is continuing with their efforts to help residents displaced by Sunday's fire at the Houston House Apartment complex. Five individuals stayed at the shelter last night and the Red Cross has said that the shelter will remain open until every resident of the complex has a permanent place to move into. INSIDE>>>|View The SLIDESHOW|Watch Video|
Giants Win First World Series In 56 Years
ARLINGTON, Texas - The San Francisco Giants are World Series champions for the first time since 1954 when the franchise was known as the New York Giants. Edgar Renteria's three-run home run and Tim Lincecum's stellar pitching gave the Giants the title after San Francisco closed out Texas 3-1 to win the series in five games.
Another Spokane Middle School Student Brings A Gun To School
SPOKANE, Wash. - Officials with the Spokane Public Schools have confirmed that for the second time in less than a week, a Spokane Middle School student has taken a gun to school, this time at Salk Elementary. Spokane Public Schools spokeswoman Terren Roloff said that a rumor made it to a teacher that a seventh grade boy had a plastic pellet gun.
Chewelah Man Arrested In Oregon With 12 Pounds Of Marijuana
SALEM, Ore. - Oregon State Police troopers were treated to the surprise discovery of approximately 12 lbs. of marijuana found during a Halloween night traffic stop on Interstate 5 in the Salem area. Two people were arrested and the investigation is being continued by the OSP Drug Enforcement Section.
UPDATE: Offenders Back In Living Unit After HAZMAT Clears Scene
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - An unidentified object was found in a minimum-security living unit at Airway Heights Corrections Center. Staff and offenders were evacuated from the area. Emergency response services were requested. Responding agencies included Airway Heights Fire and Police Departments, and Spokane County Bomb Squad and HAZMAT Team. |See Breaking News? Send pictures to pix@khq.com|
Highway 231 Reopened After Fire Destroys House
FORD, Wash. - Highway 231 near Ford has been reopened after being shut down for about an hour while firefighters battled a house fire. Authorities on scene are reporting that the house has been completely destroyed and the family is now displaced. The cause is still under investigation.
WSP Looking For Troopers
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol is actively recruiting and hiring for the position of Trooper Cadet. The agency currently has 60 vacant Trooper positions throughout Washington State and is conducting monthly testing to fill those vacant positions.
Cash For Appliances Nearing An End
OLYMPIA, WA – They say all good things must come to an end, and for Cash for Appliances Washington, the finish line is now in sight. Washington residents need to act now if they want to receive rebates for upgrading to new ENERGY STAR® appliances. These rebates will only be available until the money runs out, and with less than $400,000 remaining, that day is rapidly approaching.
Truck Slams Into House In North Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Police cited the driver of a white Toyota pickup for improper lane usage after he slammed into a house on Maple Monday morning. Police say the driver was traveling north on Maple when the driver tried to avoid hitting a light pole, overcorrected, and crashed into a house. The owner of the house was sleeping at the time and there were no injuries.
Man Taken To Hospital After High-Speed Crash In Downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - A man was taken by ambulance to a local hospital after crashing his El Camino while traveling South on Stevens Street. Witnesses say the car was driving in excess of 110 mph when it crossed the bridge through Riverfront Park, continued through the intersection of Stevens and Spokane Falls Boulevard on two wheels striking a stoplight, a power pole and a tree before coming to a stop.
Bomb Plot Shows Gaps In Screening Of Air Cargo
WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration boasts that every piece of cargo carried on domestic passenger flights is screened for bombs before being put in the belly of an airliner.
Democrats Brace For The Worst
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Publicly, Democratic campaign officials are putting a brave face on predictions of House losses.
Study: Alcohol More Dangerous Than Heroin, Cocaine
KHQ.COM - Alcohol is more dangerous than illegal drugs like heroin and crack cocaine, according to a new study.
Germany: Bombs Could Have Had 'Significant' Effect
BERLIN (AP) - A German security official says the mail bombs intercepted last week contained 10.58 ounces and 15.11 ounces of the explosive PETN.
Is It Really That Bad? 75% Say Yes
WASHINGTON D.C. - The number of Americans who say things are going badly in the country, at 75 percent, is higher than it has been on the eve of any midterm election since the question was first asked in the mid-1970s, according to a new national poll. A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday also indicates that the economy remains, by far, the top issue on the minds of Americans.
Apartment Fire In North Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a 3rd alarm fire at the Houston House Apartments on 607 East Houston in North Spokane just after 3:30 Sunday afternoon. When crews arrived they saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the third floor.
Washington Driver On Phone Moments Before Crash That Killed 3
RICHLAND, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol says a driver was on the phone moments before his SUV rolled on Interstate 182 in Richland, killing him, his wife and their 8-year-old nephew. Senior Trooper Bryan Ball says the Sunnyside couple's three children were also in the SUV.
McDonald's Workers Are Told Whom To Vote For
WASHINGTON - When workers in a McDonald's restaurant in Canton, Ohio, opened their paychecks this month, they found a pamphlet urging them to vote for the Republican candidates for governor, Senate and Congress, or possibly face financial repercussions.
One Car Rollover On Day Mt. Spokane Road
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane County Sheriff's Department responded to a reported rollover accident on N. Day Mt. Spokane Road Sunday morning. When they arrived they found a red Honda Civic upside down in a creek next to the road.
Lawyers Dispute Allegations In Rutgers Suicide
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Lawyers for two former Rutgers University freshmen accused of webcasting a male classmate having sex with another man are disputing allegations against them. Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei were charged with invasion of privacy after prosecutors say Ravi used a webcam Sept. 19 to capture his roommate, Tyler Clementi, having a gay sexual encounter.
Car Hits Light Pole On Market
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Police say speed was the factor when a car hit a light pole near Market and Greene Sunday morning. According to authorities, the car took the corner too fast, jumped the median and hit a light pole, completely breaking it in half.
Overseas With Fairchild: The Complete Journey
SPOKANE, Wash. - KHQ Reporter Kaitlyn Bolduc and KHQ Photojournalist Gabe Ferguson recently had the opportunity to fly with the U.S. Air Force out of Fairchild Air Force Base to Kyrgyzstan. They collected coats from all of our viewers across the Inland Northwest and delivered them to kids in Kyrgyzstan. INSIDE>>>|Go On The Complete Journey| Read Blogs|View Slideshows|View Video Reports|Watch All 5 Parts Of 'Overseas With Fairchild'|
Kennewick Couple Hand Out Books, Not Candy
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A Kennewick couple is giving books out for Halloween instead of candy. When they tried the literary approach last year, the little goblins, super heroes and princesses
all seemed happy to receive a different kind of treat at Ann Reeves' house.
State Regulators Shut Down Spokane Credit Union
SPOKANE, Wash. - State regulators closed Spokane's The Union Credit Union on Friday because of loan losses. It's the first time a credit union in Washington has been closed in 15 years.
The Spokesman-Review reports regulators have turned The Unions deposits and memberships over to Numerica Credit Union of Spokane.
Whooping Cough Outbreak Declared By Grant County Health Officer
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. - The Grant County Health Officer, Dr. Alexander Brzezny, has declared a Pertussis outbreak in Grant County. New cases of Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in Grant County residents are being investigated by Public Health staff. The first case was reported August 23.
Rally To Restore Sanity In Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON - Crowds are gathering on the national mall in Washington for this afternoon's rally organized by Comedy Central's Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. Watch the rally and hear the music live. INSIDE>>>|Visit Our Facebook Page|
Terror Investigators Look For At Least 26 More Packages
WASHINGTON - Authorities in the U.S. and abroad are searching for two dozen more suspect packages after intercepting two mail bombs addressed to Chicago-area synagogues. It's believed the packages were sent by al-Qaida in Yemen. Authorities on three continents thwarted the attacks when yesterday when they seized explosives on cargo planes in the United Arab Emirates and England.
UPDATE: Semi-Truck Rollover Near Colfax
WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. - Washington State Patrol reported a rollover on Highway 26 about 4 miles west of Colfax near the fairgrounds Friday afternoon. There were no injuries, however the roadway was blocked for several hours. INSIDE>>>|View The Slideshow|If You See Breaking News Happen, Send Pictures to pix@khq.com
Obama: Devices On Plane Held Explosive Material; U.S. Commits To Destroying Al-Qaida In Yemen
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama says the U.S. is committed to destroying the Yemeni-based terror group officials believe is connected to a terror plot on three continents. Speaking from the White House, Obama says the U.S. will continue to strengthen its cooperation with Yemen's government to destroy the al-Qaida branch. INSIDE>>>|Read Previous Coverage|Share Your Thoughts On Our Facebook Page|
Kootenai Co. Commissioner Trying To Win Election As A Write-In
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - The three-term incumbent didn't think the primary election results accurately reflected the people of Kootenai County. So Rick Currie has decided to face Jai Nelson again.
Airport Security Tightening
WASHINGTON - The TSA is launching the Secure Flight Program officially on November 1st, but with the recent events of explosives being found on U.S.-bound cargo planes, those changes are going into effect immediately.
Sources: Explosive May Be Same As Christmas Attack
WASHINGTON - U.S. officials say they believe two packages bound for the United States contained the same powerful explosive used in the failed Christmas Day airline bombing. The officials said full testing has not been completed but initial indications are the packages contained PETN, a chemical that was also a component of shoe bomber Richard Reid's explosive in 2001.
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Probes Possible Dry Run For Bomb Plot WATCH LIVE VIDEO
UPDATE: WASHINGTON - Authorities on three continents are looking into the shipment of suspicious packages from Yemen to the United States on cargo planes. They're trying to find out if it could be part of a dry run for a package-bomb plot. INSIDE>>>|Previous Coverage| Related Stories|Share Your Thoughts On Our Facebook Page|
Spokane Boy Expelled After Officials Find Gun In His Locker
SPOKANE, Wash. - One student has been expelled and thirteen others are facing disciplinary action after officials at Garry Middle School found a gun in the locker of an 8th grade boy. School officials tell KHQ that they started hearing a rumor going around school that the 8th grader had a gun in his locker for what he says was protection from other students.
NEW PHOTOS: Man Arrested With Meat Cleaver Near Murray/Rossi Debate
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: Just before 5pm Thursday night a man drove by Senator Patty Murray supporters waving a knife. 50-year-old Johnny J. Sieler was driving by a group of supporters gathered in the area of Regal and 39th Avenue.
Furlough Day For Many Washington State Employees
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - While Columbus Day is a holiday for federal workers, Monday is an unpaid furlough day for tens of thousands of Washington state employees at dozens of agencies.
Employers: We Can't Find Qualified Job Applicants
WASHINGTON — The jobs crisis has brought an unwelcome discovery for many unemployed Americans: Job openings in their old fields exist. Yet they no longer qualify for them.
KREMSpokane serial killer writes to KREM 2 News from death row
Head of state prisons says deep budget cuts put us all at risk
Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus dies
Dave Niehaus was the voice of the Seattle Mariners from their first game on April 6, 1977, through the end of the 2010 season.
Next generation of infamous Hall family in trouble with the law
Most famous Vandal makes a big entrance in Moscow
Homemade bomb suspect dumped explosives in rural North Idaho
Alleged 'Barefoot Bandit' indicted on multiple charges
Alleged "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore of Camano Island has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a lengthy crime spree in the Pacific Northwest
DOC doesn't plan changes after brutal cellmate attack
State bans alcohol energy drinks
The vote by the Washington state Liquor Control Board comes after nine CWU students were hospitalized after consuming a caffeinated malt beverage.
Police searching for man who sexually assaulted mom carrying baby
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