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Gas prices spurt as Gulf's rigs, refineries brace for hurricane Isaac

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 29th

By Ron Scherer Just before millions of Americans get ready to hit the road for a Labor Day getaway, the price of gasoline is on the rise. Blame hurricane Isaac. In advance of the storm hitting the New Orleans area, about half of the refineries in the storm's path had shut down for safety

Gas prices spurt as Gulf's rigs, refineries brace for hurricane Isaac

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 29th

Gas prices spurt as Gulf's rigs, refineries brace for hurricane Isaac

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 29th

Two Vehicles Crash At Northwest Spokane Intersection

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 27th

SPOKANE, Wash. - Just after 10:30 Monday morning emergency crews responded to Rowan & Cedar after two vehicles collided at the intersection. At fault was a silver SUV that ran the stop sign on Cedar and t-boned a white mini van. Both cars ended up in the yard of the house on the corner. One

New Smartphone App Cracks Down On Crime

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 24th

SPOKANE, Wash – Imagine fighting crime with your cell phone. With today's technology, it's perhaps no surprise "there's an app for that." "Crime Push" is a free app for your Apple or Android device that makes it easy to send texts, photos and video directly to police

The Taylor Bridge Fire: By The Numbers

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 23rd

NEAR CLE ELUM, Wash. – The Taylor Bridge fire remains at 90% containment Wednesday afternoon. Full containment is expected by Friday. Fire patrols are continuing around the clock. To date there is approximately 130,000 feet of hose used, 182,000 gallons of retardant dropped from fixed wing

Spokane VAMC Reacts To Veteran Being Told: “Say You’re Suicidal”

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 18th

SPOKANE, Wash – A local veteran recently contacted KHQ saying a Veterans Affairs Medical Center employee told him to say he's suicidal to get a faster appointment. The story sparked a firestorm – both from within the community and beyond. Staffers from the

UPDATE: Train Derailment In Bonners County

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 16th

KHQ.COM - Emergency crews are on the scene of a train derailment in Sandpoint on N. Boyer Ave between Chestnut & Baldy Mountain Rd., that's in Bonners County. Authorities are asking all drivers to avoid the area as they work to clear the scene. We're working on gathering you more

UPDATE: Taylor Bridge Wildfire Now 28,000+ Acres

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 14th

UPDATE: Crews fighting a large blaze in central Washington hope to increase containment levels by Wednesday evening, but are keeping a wary eye on weather conditions later in the week. The fire burning near Cle Elum has burned dozens of homes and caused about 900 people to

UPDATE: Brush Fire Near SFCC 100% Contained

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 13th

UPDATE: SPOKANE, Wash. - Investigators with the Spokane Fire Department say the fire that burned dangerously close last week near the Convent Of The Holy Names by SFCC was human caused. The fire burned about five acres, but no structures were damaged. Investigators are now trying to determine if