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Airway Heights nanny suspected of infant's murder arrested
SPOKANE, Wash. — An Airway Heights woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly murdering a four-month-old infant she nannied for. Sharon Arger, 59, was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail for second-degree murder. The charges stem from the murder of a four-month-old infant that occurred last year. According to police, the baby was in Arger's care at the time of his death.
Spokane Police Department Arrests Multiple Suspects in Brazen Downtown Daylight Robbery
SPOKANE - On Tuesday at 6:24pm, Spokane Police responded to the area of 200 N Wall on a report of a robbery. Upon arriving, officers contacted two victims who had been pepper sprayed while sitting in a vehicle. The victims were an adult male and an adult female and their injuries were consistent with being sprayed with pepper spray or similar chemical agent. The male victim advised he had walked over to retrieve some money from an ATM while the female remained in the car. An unknown male tried to talk with the male victim after he obtained his money. Feeling uneasy, the victim quickly returned to his vehicle and got inside. A group of males chased the victim and pulled open the car door as he tried to close it.
Detectives seek information on man suspected of stealing $5K in audio, music equipment from local church
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying a man they believe stole thousands of dollars worth of audio equipment from a Spokane Valley church. According to the Spokane Valley Police Department (SVPD), deputies responded to a reported burglary at Valley Chapel Church just...
'Very out of character': Man goes missing after night out in Spokane, family pleads for help
SPOKANE, Wash. - A family is desperately searching for answers after suddenly losing contact with their brother and friend, 28-year-old Alexander Piceno, who went missing late Friday night into early Saturday morning. “We just want Alex to know that we miss him, we love him, and we’re doing everything we...
Judge: Death of 14-month-old daughter punishment enough for 'negligence' from Washington father
A 29-year-old Spokane man pleaded guilty to criminal mistreatment Wednesday and was sentenced to credit for time served related to the "negligence" death of his 14-month-old daughter in 2021. The deputy prosecutor in charge of the case and defense attorney for Ryan J. Beamis said that while he was a...
MultiCare Heart Strings Fundraiser will support mental health in the Spokane community
SPOKANE, Wash. – Proceeds from MultiCare Inland Northwest Foundation’s sixth annual Heart Strings Fundraiser will go towards supporting mental health in the Spokane community, according to the organization. Using the funds from 2022’s Heart Strings Fundraiser to remodel the Hillyard Library into their own behavioral health center, MultiCare...
Stage Left's "I Thought I Knew You"
Rebecca Craven, Susan Hardie and Tom Sanderson were in the KPBX studio this morning to chat with E.J. Iannelli and give listeners a preview of I Thought I Knew You. The new play by Philip J. Kaplan opened last week at Stage Left Theater. This production of I Thought I...
Spokane nonprofit focused on empowering women and fighting racism receives $12 million grant
SPOKANE, Wash. - YWCA Spokane, an organization working to help community members overcome social, economic and personal barriers, received a $12 million grant to support their efforts on Thursday. Formerly known as the Young Women’s Christian Association, the YWCA is a nonprofit serving communities all over the country. Spokane’s location...
Suspect arrested in connection to deadly shooting in northeast Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — A suspect was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in northeast Spokane last week. On March 22, Spokane Police Department (SPD) officers responded to the area of Thor and Cleveland for a reported shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, SPD said there was an unresponsive man on the sidewalk who was immediately treated for their injuries. The victim died a short time later.
Widespread rain continues across the region, with a brief break before more thunderstorms
Overcast. Low 36F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Overcast. Low 36F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms mainly in the morning. High 51F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
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