Former Spokane doctor sentenced for paying dark-web hitmen in Bitcoin to kidnap estranged wife
A former Spokane doctor has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for paying $60,000 in Bitcoin for multiple hitmen to abduct and assault multiple people.
Police investigate WA couple who drove to South Dakota with dead girl in back of U-Haul
Police in Mitchell, South Dakota are investigating a couple who traveled from Washington state with the body of a dead 8-year-old girl.
Police: Tacoma deadly shooting suspect arrested in Spokane
On Monday, officers with the Spokane Police Department arrested a suspect who shot and killed a man in Tacoma last month.
Rolovich sues WSU, Gov. Inslee over firing for refusing vaccine
Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich has sued the university and Gov. Jay Inslee after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Spokane murder suspect who fled in 2019 arrested in Europe
A man who is accused of killing his wife and fleeing from Spokane in 2019 was arrested.
2 Washington cities rank in America's top neighborly cities, report finds
A new survey from Neighbor.com reveals America's 25 most neighborly cities, and both Seattle and Spokane made the list.
Shania Twain to kick off tour in Washington; stops in Spokane, Seattle
Let's Go Girls! Country-pop singer Shania Twain announced that she'll be releasing a new album and is planning to go on tour next year.
Race for US Senate: Murray, Smiley agree to 'town hall' in Seattle
Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray on Friday declined a formal debate in Seattle with Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley, and instead agreed to appear in a town hall forum that will air exclusively on KIRO-TV.
Woman seeks $1M from Spokane over sexual assault by cop
A woman who was sexually assaulted by a Spokane police officer has filed a tort claim against the city of Spokane.
Stevens County man sentenced to 12 years in prison for trying to have sex with child
A Stevens County man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for trying to have sex with a child.
Spokane police say they shot, killed man armed with rifle
Spokane Police shot and killed an armed man who had an anti-harassment order against him, authorities said.
Washington OKs killing 1 wolf in pack after cattle attacks
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind has authorized the killing of one wolf because of cattle attacks in northeast Washington.
Sheriff pleads guilty to rendering criminal assistance, covering up his son's DUI crash
A former county sheriff in Washington state has pleaded guilty to charges relating to his role in trying to cover up his son’s alleged drunk driving crash.
Freeman, Washington school shooter sentenced to 40 years to life
Caleb Sharpe, who shot one classmate to death and wounded three others five years ago in a Washington state high school, apologized to his victims before he was sentenced Friday to 40 years in prison.
Ex-judge gets 15 months for sex assault against co-workers
A former judge in southeastern Washington state who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two former court employees over several years was sentenced to 15 months in prison.
Fire closes highway, prompts evacuations near Spokane
A wildfire closed part of a highway and prompted mandatory evacuations south of Spokane.
Testimony continues in sentencing of Freeman school shooter
Testimony resumed this week in the sentencing hearing for a man who killed one classmate and wounded three others at Freeman High School five years ago.
Newhouse’s primary success rare among GOP impeachment voters
The 4th Congressional District in Washington state is a land of snow-capped volcanic peaks and lush irrigated orchards that produce most of the nation’s apples. It’s also home to one of the few Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump and then won his next election.
Spokane doctor accused in kidnapping for hire plot pleads guilty
A Spokane medical doctor accused of hiring someone on the dark web to kidnap his estranged wife pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of threats in interstate commerce as part of a plea deal.
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.