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TRAFFIC ALERT: Monroe Street Bridge To Re-Open On Friday

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 13th

FROM THE CITY OF SPOKANE: Stormwater and other utility work on the north end of the Monroe Street Bridge have been completed ahead of schedule, and the bridge will reopen on Friday, June 14 at 5 a.m. in time for the morning commute. The closure accommodated utility work needed for a project

2 Arrested For Drug Trafficking And Manufacturing Near George

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 13th

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE GRANT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Two George men are jailed after Grant County's Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team raided their home Wednesday afternoon. INET, working in cooperation with the Columbia River Drug Task Force (CRDTF) from the Wenatchee area,

Full House At SCRAPS! Do You Want To Adopt?

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 13th

PRESS RELEASE FROM SCRAPS: Since June 1st, the Spokane Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) has taken in one hundred and three cats. That's nearly eight cats every day for the last thirteen days. "Even during this busy season, that's an unbelievable amount of incoming cats

WILDFIRE ALERT: Multiple Fires Burning Near Omak

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 13th

OMAK, Wash. - A total of 5 fires broke out near Omak on Thursday afternoon. The fire that's the biggest is just north of Omak and has charred at least 20 to 30 acres. Fire crews do not know how the fires started but an investigation is underway. So far no injuries have been reported. At least 2

Crime Tracker: Watch Out For Paving Scam

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 13th

SPOKANE, Wash. - Scammers are traveling the country promising to pave your driveway and getting away with your cash. That's the warning from Spokane Valley Police, the Better Business Bureau, and the Washington State Attorney General. They say scammers are offering to pave your driveway

Albertsons Robbed On N. Nevada; Look At Surveillance Photos

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 13th

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SPOKANE POLICE DEPT: On Wednesday at about 9:30 am Spokane Police officers responded to a robbery at the 6520 N Nevada, Albertsons. The suspect walked into the business and confronted an employee at the Customer Service counter. The suspect had his hand in a black,

KHQ Wins Prestigious National Murrow Award For Feature Reporting

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 12th

KHQ.COM - Winners of the 2013 national Edward R. Murrow awards were announced Wednesday and included a win for KHQ reporter Alex Rozier and photojournalist Jordan Caskey. The awards are given annually by the Radio Television News Directors Association and recognizes exceptional work by

Crash On Sprague In Front Of Walmart Store

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 12th

KHQ.COM - On Wednesday afternoon emergency crews responded to a crash on Sprague in front of the Walmart. It's not clear if anyone was hurt. As soon as we get more details we'll post them here on KHQ.com, Facebook and our Twitter news feed.

UPDATE: Gerlach Makes Appearance In Court, Pleads Not Guilty

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 12th

SPOKANE, Wash – Exactly two weeks after Gail Gerlach was charged with 1st Degree Manslaughter in the shooting death of Brendan Kaluza-Graham, he appeared before a Spokane County Judge for the first time, pleading not guilty. Gerlach was arraigned before Judge James Triplet Wednesday

Several Arrests At Sasquatch Festival

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 12th

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE GRANT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Grant County's Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team worked the Sasquatch Music Festival at the Gorge May 31 through June 2. INET investigated drug violations occurring in the campground adjacent to the concert venue. Throughout