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Spokane police among first agencies to use VR headsets in officer training – ` 7 News Seattle
SEATTLE — The Spokane Police Department is one of the first 100 agencies in the nation to use virtual reality headsets to prepare officers for situations they may face on the street.The technology offers a variety of scenarios for officers…
Former Spokane surgeon sentenced to 8 years in federal prison, $125,000 in fees | news
SPOKANE, Wash. - On Jan. 24, a judge sentenced former surgeon Ronald Ilg to eight years in federal prison, a $100,000 fine, $25,000 in restitution, and three years of supervised release.All stemming from…
Two hospitalized after vehicle crashes into home in northwest Spokane
Two people were hospitalized on Monday night when a large pickup truck drove into a home at a high speed in the South Indian Trail Neighborhood, the Spokane Fire Department said in a release.
Spokane Fire Department crews…
100 years ago in Spokane: The tale of the pillowcase diamond had a surprise happy ending
The mystery of Ward Algoe's missing diamond ring had a happy ending.
Earlier, Algoe had hidden his $700 diamond ring in his pillowcase before he embarked on a sales trip. When he returned, his diamond was gone.
Turns out,…
Spokane City Council hires councilwoman’s husband as policy adviser
Spokane City Council's newest policy adviser is familiar to its members, none more so than Councilwoman Karen Stratton.
Christopher Wright, a former attorney who served as Spokane Park Board president and who is also…
Festival brings theatres from across state to Tacoma
The Washington State Community Theater Association (WSCTA) will present Kaleidoscope 2023, a festival of theater from across Washington State that is open to the public, Feb. 10-12.
Hosted by Tacoma Little Theater and…
Spokane woman accused of participating in violent Atlanta riot
A 22-year-old Spokane woman was among several arrested over the weekend on suspicion of domestic terrorism after a riot in Atlanta.
Madeleine Feola, a 2018 graduate of Lewis and Clark High School, was among five other…
Spokane County Fire District 8 seeks levy renewal on February ballot to make station, equipment…
Spokane County Fire District 8 is asking voters to renew a maintenance and operations levy on the February ballot to continue their level of service and make improvements to stations and equipment.
The district's four…
Mt. Spokane adds uphill ski route on north side
Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park has added another uphill ski route.
Uphill skiers may now ascend the mountain via its north side. Uphill travelers must ski on the right of the run Big Timber, before connecting with…
Police: Gunman on the loose after killing 10 near LA
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — A gunman killed 10 people and wounded 10 others at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club following a Lunar New Year celebration, setting off a manhunt for the suspect in the latest mass shooting tragedy in an…