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SPOKANE VALLEY — Governor Jay Inslee visited what was formerly known as “Camp Hope” and commented on the progress of the relocation and cleanup effort on June 30. At About 11:20 p.m. the Governor arrived at the site, 3298 E. Pacific Ave. Inslee met with representatives from several community outreach organizations, including Jewels Helping Hands and Compassion Addiction Treatment. Inslee said that the culmination of many months of work is due to the efforts of several organizations and people, and he commended those who w...
SPOKANE – After being arrested in connection to a shooting at the Cheney Starbucks, a teacher from East Valley High School is accused of multiple crimes. Benjamin Hill, 41, was already facing an assault charge after Spokane Police arrested him for shooting at his ex-wife’s car as she drove to work at Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane. That shooting happened May 18, 2023. Court records show investigators believe it wasn’t the first time Hill tried to shoot his ex-wife. Cheney Po...
The southeast Spokane County town of Fairfield celebrated the Independence Day Holiday with a community barbecue, children's games and fireworks on Saturday, July 1. At right kids show their pride as they ride in Liberty Lake's Golf-Cart Parade on July 4....
SPOKANE VALLEY - On June 27, Spokane Valley City Council unanimously voted to continue participating in the Spokane County Urban Consortium that disperses funds to the city. The funds come in the form of Community Development Block Grants, Home Investment Partnerships and Emergency Services Grants. Councilmembers discussed possible options before electing to defer the city’s entitlement to take administrative control of the block grant funds, and continuing to remain a part...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A man was arrested for driving recklessly and being under the influence after being tracked by an air support helicopter on June 30. At approximately 11:25 pm, Spokane Valley Traffic Deputy V. McKenzie observed a dark-colored Mitsubishi pickup without a rear license plate and without lights. This was near the I-90 overpass on Sullivan according to a sheriff’s department press release. According to reports, Deputy McKinzie turned around and stopped two vehicles behind the truck at a red light, traveling sou...
COEUR D’ALENE, ID — A Spokane Valley man drowned near North Idaho College Beach on Saturday July 1 according to reports. According to a press release from the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, Ismail Bilmece, 35, was swimming in the Spokane River and went underwater. The sheriff’s office said a marine deputy quickly found Bilmece, and first responders attempted life saving measures when he was on land. Bilmece was taken to Kootenai Health, where he was pronounced dead....
LIBERTY LAKE - The neighborhood of Alpine Shores hosted their annual parade of decorated golf carts, wagons, and marching residents on July 4. Beginning at 10 a.m. Approximately 50 decorated golf carts, owned by residents of the neighborhoods surrounding the lake, were lined up and driven around a blocked-off section of the Alpine area. "This is my favorite part of the year," one resident said. "I love this community, and the fact that we are able to come together and make...
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