Local families spreading awareness of fentanyl deaths in the community
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Local family members who lost their loved ones over fentanyl are now speaking up and bringing awareness to the community. Bob Putnam still…
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988 plate emblems available for WA drivers to support veterans
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington drivers can now buy 988 plate emblems to help raise awareness for suicide prevention. They're available on the Washington State Department of Licensing's website for $18. They can be placed on any vehicle, and you can…
Breast cancer survivor pleads women to get their mammogram screenings
SPOKANE, Wash. -- October is breast cancer awareness month, and one woman is sharing her story to inspire more women to get their annual mammograms. The…
'Be in their business': Family shares red flags they noticed when their teenager went missing
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As more kids spend time online, predators are lurking. That's why parents need to be even more aware of the dangers on the web to prevent…
Stop the Silence to hold music festival this weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Are you looking for something to do this weekend? You can listen to live music and help raise awareness about domestic violence. Stop the Silence will be holding a fall music festival this weekend to raise funds…
'That needs to change': Community raises over $4,000 to fight domestic violence
On Sunday, 'Stop The Silence' hosted a pancake feed to bring the community together and spread awareness and education on the issue. They raised over $4,000 to help support survivors.
'It's a real epidemic across the U.S.': Community gathers to remember murdered and missing Indigenous women
SPOKANE, Wash. -- May 5 is the Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Homicide is the third leading cause of death for Native Americans ages 10-24.…
Halloween Express holding first ever sensory-friendly morning
A few weeks back, the owners of Halloween Express Spokane were approached by an employee who works closely with children that have Autism. She explained that it is tough for their families to shop at costume shops because of loud music and sound effects coming from animatronic decorations.
Local parents bonded by grief, work to raise awareness about suicide prevention
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Both in Spokane and across the nation, suicide rates continue to rise, especially amongst men.
Father, son road trip to raise money for autism programs
It's the road trip of a lifetime between father and son. Mike Straub and his son Adam are stopping in every state except Alaska and Hawaii in just about two and a half weeks but it's not just for a chance to bond.
9th annual Walk for Autism Awareness
The Panhandle Autism Society is having their 9th annual Walk for Autism Awareness in Coeur d'Alene.
Grieving Idaho family plans to start nonprofit to raise mental health awareness
The Centers for Disease Control released a report Thursday showing a sharp rise in suicide rates across the United States in the past 20 years.
#3 Memorial Fund distributing coasters to honor Tyler Hilinski, help prevent suicide
The #3 Memorial Fund, which seeks to raise awareness around preventing suicide and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, will be distributing 10,000 drink coasters to local bars and restaurants to support those struggling with thoughts of self-harm.
