Author: Erin Robinson

WSP identifies man killed in Highway 395 crash

CHEWELAH, Wash. – The man killed in a crash on Highway 395 south of Chewelah has been identified as 52-year-old Christopher Sanders of Poulsbo.  The Washington State Patrol said Sanders was driving southbound near Jump Off Rd and lost control…

Spokane Police arrest suspect in 1982 cold case murder

SPOKANE, Wash. – The suspect in a 40-year-old cold case murder on the South Hill has been arrested in California.  Tracy Sabron Pruitt, 62, was recently arrested by Spokane Police officers along with the help of the Los Angeles Police…

Poinsettia Tours return to the Plant Farm

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Poinsettia Tours are returning to the Plant Farm!  The annual Christmas tradition will take place on November 11, 12, 18 and 19.  During the tour, staff will lead groups through several of their growing greenhouses filled…

1 shot, injured in downtown Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. -- One person was shot and injured in downtown Spokane Wednesday morning. The shooting happened near East Pacific Avenue and South Pine Street. Police said the victim was taken to the hospital and they were clearing the scene.…

Coats 4 Kids distribution now underway

SPOKANE, Wash. – Does your child need a winter coat? Coats 4 Kids distribution is now underway.  Families can pick up new and gently used coats at a variety of…

Thousands of Avista customers without power as snow falls

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Thousands of homes are without power as snow falls on the Inland Northwest. As of 7:50 a.m, 2,255 Avista customers were without service. Outages have been reported in the Spokane area, all the way north into Kettle…

Plan for a snowy Monday commute

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Snow is falling on the Inland Northwest, making for a tricky morning commute. Crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation and the City of Spokane are already…

WDFW tracking bear in Northwoods neighborhood

SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is tracking a black bear in the Northwoods neighborhood. The bear has also been spotted nearby in the Pasadena…

Warming tents going up at Camp Hope

SPOKANE, Wash. – Warming tents are going up at Camp Hope as freezing temperatures linger in the forecast. An update from the Washington State Department of Transportation says service providers are putting up those tents in the middle of the…

Waikiki Nature Preserve access bridge temporarily closing

SPOKANE, Wash. – The bridge that provides access across the Little Spokane River on the Waikiki Nature Preserve is temporarily closing for improvements.  The closure will begin Monday and is expected to last at least three weeks.  The public can…

Drivers face slushy morning commute

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Drivers will have a slushy morning commute on Friday. Snow fell overnight in the lowlands, but temperatures are starting to warm up a bit,…

WSU student employees successfully unionize

PULLMAN, Wash. – Student workers at Washington State University have successfully formed a union.  Academy Student Employees (ASEs) say they power WSU’s learning and research mission, but often struggle to make ends meet while making their way through the higher…