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Frank Straub Sworn In As Spokane Chief Of Police

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

SPOKANE, Wash – After a months-long search, including hometown visits by Mayor David Condon, Spokane's newest Chief of Police has been sworn in. Dr. Frank Straub has already been on the job for a week, and in a Monday ceremony at the Spokane Police Department, he said it's a

Mayor Condon Says City's Conditions Are Stable In A Time Of Financial Uncertainty

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

City Of Spokane Press Release: Spokane Mayor David Condon this evening delivered the City Charter-required annual Statement of the Conditions & Affairs of the City of Spokane, along with his 2013 City Budget proposal. "Our conditions are stable, in a time of financial uncertainty,"

Man Arrested In SWAT Standoff After Shooting Girlfriend In Face

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

SPOKANE, Wash – Joshua Graham, 30, is now in jail after a short SWAT standoff in North Spokane, after police say he shot his girlfriend in the face one week ago. Police have been looking for him ever since, and the Spokane Police Anti-Crimes Team developed information Graham was at

Suspect Accused Of Shooting Girlfriend In The Face ARRESTED In NW Spokane

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 8th

UPDATE: Graham, along with another person identified as Nick Wrenn, have been arrested. Graham is accused of shooting his girlfriend in the face. Wrenn was arrested on robbery warrants. Both Graham and Wrenn are expected to make their first court appearance on Tuesday morning. BREAKING: Right now

Dr. Frank Straub Is Officially Spokane's New Chief Of Police

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 8th

SPOKANE, Wash. - At a swearing-in ceremony held in a conference room within the Spokane Police Department, Mayor Condon did the honors, and Chief Straub took questions. Among topics discussed were the Otto Zehm case, staffing shortages, body cameras and how Straub says he will work to

LIVE CHAT: Does Hypnosis Therapy Really Work? Dave Interviews A Professional From 'Positive Changes Hypnosis'

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 8th

KHQ.COM - Coming up at noon a professional from Positive Changes Hypnosis will take your questions in a one-hour LIVE chat on our KHQ Facebook page! For more info about hypnosis therapy call 888-472-1765.

UPDATE: Marine Patrol Unit Looking For Gun In The Spokane River

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 8th

UPDATE: Haven't found a gun yet, but they did find a car in the middle river. Authorities say its been there for awhile. UPDATE: With new technology from Avista, Deputy Bloomer can talk to the two divers in the water. UPDATE: The Marine Patrol is looking for a gun in the Spokane River used in

Spokane Man Dies, Several Injured In Montana Crash

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 8th

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - A car collided with a pickup truck on the Flathead Indian Reservation in northwestern Montana, killing a Washington state man and injuring five others. The Montana Highway Patrol says a 46-year-old woman from Spokane, Wash., was northbound on Montana Highway 28 south of

Woman Critically Burned After Blanket Catches Fire

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 7th

Spokane Fire Department Press Release: A 42 year old female was critically burned this morning when embers from a cigarette she was smoking ignited a blanket she had wrapped around her for warmth. The patient is confined to a wheelchair and was unable to put out the fire or remove herself from

Spokane Police Arrest Violent Burglary Suspect

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 6th

Spokane Police Department Press Release: On September 6, 2012, just after 5pm, Spokane Police Department patrol officers responded to a burglary near 900 E. 8th Ave. The female victim said a man knocked on her front door, but no one was there when she answered. She then saw the