Spokane, WA News RSS Feed - YourStreet http://www.yourstreet.com/news/spokane-wa The latest Spokane, WA news updated hourly from thousands of sources. To see this news on a map, visit YourStreet.com. en-us Avista Corp. to put wind farm on hold The $125 million wind farm, on a ridge five miles south of Reardan, is now planned to begin operating at the end of 2013. It will be part of the first wind-generation project... http://www.yourstreet.com/4764170/avista-corp-to-put-wind-farm-on-hold Avista Corp. puts Washington state wind farm plan on hold Spokane-based Avista Corp. announced that the cost of wind turbines was forcing the utility company to put its plans for a $125-million wind farm in Washington State near... http://www.yourstreet.com/4763707/avista-corp-puts-washington-state-wind-farm-plan-on-hold Fog hat for Spokane and region http://www.yourstreet.com/4763357/fog-hat-for-spokane-and-region Police investigate attack on disabled man Spokane Police Officers are looking for three suspects who allegedly attacked an elderly man in a wheelchair in broad daylight. http://www.yourstreet.com/4760095/police-investigate-attack-on-disabled-man Spokane, Wash., driver hits 7 cars in 13 minutes Police say a man driving away from a Spokane bar hit at least seven cars within 13 minutes, including one driven by an off-duty detective, before they arrested him for drunken... http://www.yourstreet.com/4758339/spokane-wash-driver-hits-7-cars-in-13-minutes Wash. robbers take food from man in wheelchair Spokane police are looking for three robbers who stole the groceries from an 87-year-old disabled man in a wheelchair and assaulted him after the man had just purchased the food... http://www.yourstreet.com/4759631/wash-robbers-take-food-from-man-in-wheelchair Woman hit by minivan in Downtown Spokane http://www.yourstreet.com/4755230/woman-hit-by-minivan-in-downtown-spokane Car hits 'missing woman' in downtown Spokane Spokane Police Officers are trying to sort out a car vs. pedestrian collision at the intersection of Wall and Main in downtown Spokane. http://www.yourstreet.com/4755105/car-hits-missing-woman-in-downtown-spokane Retiring FBI agent tracked NW extremists SPOKANE -- FBI Special Agent Norm Brown traveled a long, exciting and sometimes dangerous series of assignments before returning to his hometown of Spokane, where he graduated... http://www.yourstreet.com/4751538/retiring-fbi-agent-tracked-nw-extremists STA bus hits woman in Downtown Spokane http://www.yourstreet.com/4750577/sta-bus-hits-woman-in-downtown-spokane For Kelley family, an outpouring of support On Thursday the community was introduced to the Kelley family from North Carolina who were down on their luck after moving to Spokane. After their story aired, their luck... http://www.yourstreet.com/4749968/for-kelley-family-an-outpouring-of-support Spokane FBI agent retires; led terror task force FBI Special Agent Norm Brown traveled a long, exciting and sometimes dangerous series of assignments before returning to his hometown of Spokane, where he graduated from Ferris... http://www.yourstreet.com/4749538/spokane-fbi-agent-retires-led-terror-task-force Missing woman found driving back to Spokane http://www.yourstreet.com/4749034/missing-woman-found-driving-back-to-spokane Missing 72-year-old drove to Wyoming The family of Elizabeth Huggins, who had been missing since Tuesday, has been found and is home safe in Spokane with her daughters. http://www.yourstreet.com/4748272/missing-72-year-old-drove-to-wyoming Minor arrested in early morning crash One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries, another under arrested following an early Thursday morning crash in North Spokane. http://www.yourstreet.com/4742776/minor-arrested-in-early-morning-crash Chef leaves NYC to serve Spokane Thanksgiving came a night early for those at the Union Gospel Mission in Spokane. About 300 people were served dinner Wednesday night, each one with their own story, but the man... http://www.yourstreet.com/4740496/chef-leaves-nyc-to-serve-spokane GPS data allowed as evidence at Northwest trials Tracking suspects with Global Positioning Systems has been used in Washington state, notably in the investigation of a man later convicted of killing his daughter in the Spokane... http://www.yourstreet.com/4741068/gps-data-allowed-as-evidence-at-northwest-trials Prolific criminal home for Thanksgiving One of Spokane's most notorious criminals will spend his Thanksgiving holiday in what has become his second home at the Spokane County Jail. http://www.yourstreet.com/4739222/prolific-criminal-home-for-thanksgiving Suspect in Reno killing from Spokane http://www.yourstreet.com/4738132/suspect-in-reno-killing-from-spokane No. 9 Gonzga faces first real test at Old Spice Classic SPOKANE, Wash. - Two easy wins haven't provided much of a test for No. 9 Gonzaga. That will change Thursday when the Zags take on Oklahoma State in the first round of the Old... http://www.yourstreet.com/4736698/no-9-gonzga-faces-first-real-test-at-old-spice-classic Bass lands biggest daily catch; leaders remain unchanged Spokane's Robert Bass, a fixture in the annual Snake Clearwater Steelhead Derby, had the biggest catch Tuesday, but didn't crack the top three overall leaders. Bass' fish... http://www.yourstreet.com/4732671/bass-lands-biggest-daily-catch-leaders-remain-unchanged Notorious Spokane criminal caught Spokane County Sheriff's office confirms Eddie Ray Hall, one of Spokane's most notorious criminals, was captured Tuesday. http://www.yourstreet.com/4732112/notorious-spokane-criminal-caught Banks in Washington state get federal TARP funds Walla Walla-based Banner Bank has received $124 million from the $250 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program, and Spokane-based Sterling Financial Corp. officials said they... http://www.yourstreet.com/4726662/banks-in-washington-state-get-federal-tarp-funds Turkeys given to thousands for the holidays Nearly 7,000 families will receive a Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday from the Spokane Salvation Army. http://www.yourstreet.com/4726485/turkeys-given-to-thousands-for-the-holidays Council passes panhandling ordinance The Spokane City Council voted for several ordinances which would ban all panhandling Monday night. http://www.yourstreet.com/4723221/council-passes-panhandling-ordinance PULLMAN: Police seek suspect in incident that sent man to hospital A man was transported to a Spokane hospital after sustaining severe facial injuries in a fight in Pullman early Sunday morning. Police Cmdr. Chris Tennant said the 20-year-old... http://www.yourstreet.com/4727746/pullman-police-seek-suspect-in-incident-that-sent-man-to-hospital Taking the "mega" off a transportation mega-project... "It's smarter, it's cheaper, it's faster -- and we can actually get it done." -state Sen. Chris Marr, D-Spokane, on a proposal to shave nearly two thirds off the price tag of a... http://www.yourstreet.com/4722981/taking-the-mega-off-a-transportation-mega-project Economy down, but Spokane's generosity only rises http://www.yourstreet.com/4722398/economy-down-but-spokane-s-generosity-only-rises Mom holds sale to raise money to take care of dog Garage sales are usually reserved for summer and spring but in North Spokane one family feels that now is the right time to raise money to take care of the family's beloved dog. http://www.yourstreet.com/4721252/mom-holds-sale-to-raise-money-to-take-care-of-dog Report says Spokane more violent than Portland, Seattle http://www.yourstreet.com/4720889/report-says-spokane-more-violent-than-portland-seattle Spokane ranks 123rd for crime http://www.yourstreet.com/4719510/spokane-ranks-123rd-for-crime Downtown night spot set to be demolished The Blvd, a bar and live music venue on Spokane Falls Blvd, is scheduled for demolition to make way for an expansion of the Convention Center in the near future. http://www.yourstreet.com/4719374/downtown-night-spot-set-to-be-demolished Pullman falls in football quarterfinals SPOKANE - Pullman scored first in its quarterfinal game against Burlington-Edison, a team that eliminated the Hounds last season. But like last year, Burlington-Edison came back... http://www.yourstreet.com/4718688/pullman-falls-in-football-quarterfinals Fire crews prevent trailer fire from spreading Spokane City Fire crews made quick work of a trailer fire neat the intersection of Pacific and South Hogan in Spokane. http://www.yourstreet.com/4713668/fire-crews-prevent-trailer-fire-from-spreading Former instructor wins award Tony Stewart, retired NIC political science instructor and community activist, received the Carl Maxey Racial Justice Award at the Spokane YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon. ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4718407/former-instructor-wins-award 'Sphere of Influence' captivates students Artist and teacher Chris Kelsey of Spokane is displaying his work in an exhibit titled "Sphere of Influence" through Dec. 12 in the Boswell Hall Corner Gallery. Kelsey works... http://www.yourstreet.com/4718411/sphere-of-influence-captivates-students Spokane retailers denounce poor shopping forecast If you've braved any of the local malls this past weekend, it might be hard to believe that retail experts are predicting one of the worst holiday shopping seasons in two decades. http://www.yourstreet.com/4713257/spokane-retailers-denounce-poor-shopping-forecast Worst for crime in Washington... Report ranks Everett 55th worst for crime in U.S. 39th: Tacoma 55th: Everett 84th: Yakima 98th: Kent 123rd: Spokane 165th: Seattle 166th: Federal Way 192nd: Vancouver 274th:... http://www.yourstreet.com/4719277/worst-for-crime-in-washington Spokane man has one of Bing's final letters http://www.yourstreet.com/4709365/spokane-man-has-one-of-bing-s-final-letters Downtown night spot set to be demolished The Boulevard, a bar and live music venue on Spokane Falls Boulevard, is scheduled for demolition to make way for an expansion of the Convention Center in the near future. http://www.yourstreet.com/4705329/downtown-night-spot-set-to-be-demolished Fugitive car dealer arrested in Spokane The Washington State Patrol has arrested a car dealer from California suspected of stealing millions of dollars from his customers. http://www.yourstreet.com/4703882/fugitive-car-dealer-arrested-in-spokane One Hour Wait On Edmonds/Kingston Route FERRY ALERT: Police activity on the Spokane ferry is delaying service one hour on the Edmonds/Kingston route, said the Washington Department of Transportation. http://www.yourstreet.com/4703941/one-hour-wait-on-edmonds-kingston-route Police close case against Coach Van Lierop The Spokane Police Department has officially cleared Ferris High School Coach Don Van Lierop of all allegations against him after the accuser recanted assault allegations... http://www.yourstreet.com/4703573/police-close-case-against-coach-van-lierop Walla Walla VA to get $71.4M Associated Press - November 20, 2008 10:55 PM ET Corrected Version SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The Veterans Affairs' medical center in Walla Walla will received a... http://www.yourstreet.com/4695193/walla-walla-va-to-get-71-4m Advice from Spokane's Super Shopper http://www.yourstreet.com/4694484/advice-from-spokane-s-super-shopper Spokane Council seeks residents' input http://www.yourstreet.com/4693111/spokane-council-seeks-residents-input Washington to pay $6M to settle foster children's lawsuit SPOKANE -- The state will pay more than $6 million to former foster children of Carole DeLeon, including the estate of a 7-year-old who died of starvation in her care. http://www.yourstreet.com/4692820/washington-to-pay-6m-to-settle-foster-children-s-lawsuit Retailer Steve & Barry's to liquidate stores Steve & Barry stores and its parent company have abandoned plans to keep stores open during bankruptcy protection and will liquidate them over the next few months. The chain has... http://www.yourstreet.com/4693168/retailer-steve-barry-s-to-liquidate-stores Obituary Notices Opal Violet (Munson) Richter Hetle. Passed away peacefully November 15, 2008 at the age of 85. Born October 2, 1923 in Spokane, WA. Moved to Redondo Beach at age 18 and lived in... http://www.yourstreet.com/4692323/obituary-notices Yakima Jail escapee remains at large Associated Press - November 20, 2008 1:35 PM ET YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - Police believe a man who escaped from jail in Yakima headed for Spokane. http://www.yourstreet.com/4691812/yakima-jail-escapee-remains-at-large