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Park plans lookout areas at former Elwha dam

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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, Wash. - Olympic National Park is planning to build public observation areas at the site of the former Glines Canyon Dam so the public can learn about ongoing efforts to restore the Elwha River.Two dams have been removed in a $325 million river restoration project that began in September 2011. More>>

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Spokane measure would track abandoned homes

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SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane City Council is considering creating a registry of abandoned homes to prevent them from slipping into disrepair.The council is scheduled on Monday to consider an ordinance that would require banks or other responsible parties to register all abandoned homes in the city.The Spokesman-Review says the parties would be required to provide a local contact to respond to property problems such as broken windows or graffiti. More>>

Marijuana legalization could have far-reaching effects

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KHQ.com - The international community is keeping a close eye on Washington and Colorado. That's because the two states legalizing and regulating marijuana have put a strain on international drug policy. More>>

Tacoma police award Medal of Courage

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TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - The Tacoma Police Department awarded the Medal of Courage to a citizen for his bravery in saving a drowning girl. Police Chief Donald Ramsdell made the presentation to Noah McDonald, saying his heroism went beyond what was expected of a citizen. More>>

Suspect in Washington police shooting spree jailed

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EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - A 43-year-old Granite Falls man accused of shooting at police stations and other targets in three Snohomish County towns last week is now in jail. Hans Hansen was booked into Snohomish County Jail on Saturday for investigation of first-degree assault with a weapon and drive-by shooting. More>>

Robotic device helps paralyzed groom walk aisle

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DEWITT, N.Y. - Matt Ficarra has been paralyzed from the chest down since an accident three years ago, but that didn't stop him from walking down the aisle.Ficarra was able to stand and walk during the wedding ceremony in suburban Syracuse Saturday with the help of a battery-powered robotic exoskeleton called an Ekso. More>>

Spokane woman in the running for 'sexiest vegan' title

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, is currently holding a contest to find the sexiest vegans over 50 in the country. PETA has narrowed the selection of healthy eaters down to seven male finalist and seven female finalists, with local woman Atania Gilmore making the final cut. More>>

US cruise ship carrying health care worker returns

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GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - A cruise ship carrying a Dallas health care worker who is being monitored for signs of Ebola has returned to Galveston, Texas.The Carnival Magic returned to port shortly after 6 a.m. EDT. Petty Officer Andy Kendrick told The Associated Press earlier Sunday that a Coast Guard crew had flown in a helicopter Saturday to meet the ship and retrieve a blood sample. More>>

Spokane County leads the state in marijuana sales Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - After three months, Spokane county is leading the state in marijuana sales, reporting nearly 3.6 million dollars in sales. And the state has received nearly 14 million all together."People love us being here," says Logan McDermott with the Satori pot shop. More>>

Police ask for public's help to find robbery suspect

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SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Police need your help to identify a suspect thought to be connected to two robberies in the past two days. Yesterday afternoon at around 12:40 pm, police responded to a report of a robbery at Walnut Street Perk at 1511 W. 3rd Ave. Today at 12:15 pm, police responded to a robbery report at Bear Beans Espresso, located at 7 W. Pacific Ave. More>>

VIDEO: Would you type on this machine?

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KHQ.com - Design snobs collectively cringed at the news of a typewriter that uses the much-maligned Comic Sans as its font of choice. Jesse England, a designer from Pittsburgh, Pa. came up with the idea after reading a document and realizing there was nothing stopping him from making the font change. More>>

Voter records list 73-year-old NYC woman as 164

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A 73-year-old New York woman has discovered her official voter registration card lists her birth year as 1850, aging her by a whopping 91 years. Luz Pabellon tells the New York Post she's been voting for years but never knew city Board of Elections records misstated her age by nearly a century. More>>

Homeowners file wildfire claims against Washington

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OLYMPIA, Wash. - Dozens of central Washington homeowners have filed tort claims alleging that the state of Washington mishandled firefighting efforts during this summer's Carlton Complex fire. More>>

Canada will send experimental Ebola vaccine to WHO

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The Canadian government says it will start shipping its experimental Ebola vaccine to the World Health Organization on Monday. The government said in a news release Saturday that the Public Health Agency of Canada is supplying the vaccine to the U.N. agency in Geneva. More>>

Remains may be those of missing UVa. student

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Police say they have found human remains that could be those of a University of Virginia sophomore who has been missing since Sept. 13. Police Chief Tim Longo and others told a news conference Saturday afternoon further tests would be conducted to confirm that the remains are those of Hannah Graham. More>>

Which states have the highest cell phone bills?

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Cell phone payment plans aren't as straightforward as you may have thought. While carriers all offer the same basic services, taxes on those cell phones vary from state to state and can greatly impact what you pay on a monthly basis.All cell phone users pay federal taxes regardless of the state they live in. These taxes total 5.82 percent of a wireless plan, but additional taxes can cause a wide variance from state to state.In Oregon for example, cell phone users only pay 1.76 percent extra o... More>>

Bishops scrap welcome to gays in sign of split

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VATICAN CITY (AP) - Catholic bishops have scrapped their landmark welcome to gays, showing deep divisions at the end of a two-week meeting sought by Pope Francis to chart a more merciful approach to ministering to Catholic families.The bishops failed to approve even a watered-down section on ministering to gays that stripped away the welcoming tone contained in a draft document earlier in the week.. More>>

Power plants lead in greenhouse gas emissions

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SEATTLE (AP) - Washington state's major industrial sources released about 6 million more metric tons of greenhouse gases in 2013, a 30 percent jump from the previous year. Data from the Environmental Protection Agency shows the state's only coal-fired power plant in Centralia topped the list, emitting 7.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and other gases blamed for global warming. More>>

Utility companies brace for Silver Tsunami

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SPOKANE, Wash. - As America's workforce ages, younger people looking to begin careers could benefit from looking at specialized fields. That's what utility companies are hoping anyway. More>>

PHOTOS: Mother moose and calves visit Spokane Valley

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SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - Earlier this week, a KHQ viewer posted some photos to our Facebook page showing a mother moose and her two calves just hanging out on her front lawn in Spokane Valley. Alison Schulte Trenter said the three moose showed up on her lawn and relaxed for about an hour.  More>>

Feds gives UW $16 million foreign language grant

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SEATTLE (AP) - College students interested in some of the less-commonly taught languages will be pleased to hear that the University of Washington has received a $16 million grant that will support about 140 language fellowships. The grant will be used for students who major in Chinese, Arabic, Tagalog and nearly a dozen other politically important languages. More>>

VOTE: Spokane up for 'Best American Riverfront' Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - Those of us who are fortunate enough to live in Spokane, we know how awesome it is and now we have the opportunity to show the rest of the country just how beautiful our city is! Spokane is up for the "Best American Riverfront" city in USA Today's 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards.  More>>

The Ronald McDonald House: 'A home for you' Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - The Ronald McDonald House in Spokane is home to many children battling different forms of cancer, and many families who give birth to premature babies, but 10-year-old Jocelyn Carr thinks that this house should actually be called "a home for you." More>>

The Mighty Mouth campaign brings Teeth Week to Spokane Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - Teeth Week is coming to Spokane as part of The Mighty Mouth Campaign.The Mighty Mouth campaign is a statewide public awareness effort to change the way people in Washington think about and value oral health. The campaign message is simple: oral health is a critical part of overall health.  More>>

Sheriff Knezovich takes vested interest in burglary case Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash.- Sitting quietly in the back of a courtroom Friday afternoon, Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich watched at 21-year-old Trever Burzic made his first appearance in front of a judge. Burzic and Damian Zowal, also 21, are believed to be responsible for dozens of burglaries in north Spokane County over the past few months. Sheriff's detectives say the two may be responsible for more than $100,000 in lost property.
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KHQ CRIMETRACKER: First look at accused bank robber

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SPOKANE, Wash.- Friday afternoon we got our first look at the man police say tried to rob a bank on Spokane's South Hill. 37-year-old Jarrod Bestrom is accused of walking into the Wells Fargo on 30th and Regal Thursday morning and handing the teller a note demanding cash. Strangely police say he also had a fake baby with him.
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DECISION 2014: Idaho governor's race heating up Video included

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KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho- "Lets keep Idaho the reddest of the red, you can do it, get out and vote," said Governor Butch Otter to a crowd of potential voters. These were the Governor's parting words before he left to continue on his GOP tour of the panhandle. He was traveling with a number of other GOP candidates, all of them fighting to keep their seats in office come November. More>>

Theft Victim Getting Support From New Friend Video included

Ralph Davis gets help from a new friend. Ralph Davis gets help from a new friend.
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Ralph Davis had a 40 foot UHaul filled with his life's belongings stolen last weekend.“They just took it, they took my belongings,” Davis said. “I'm trying to be strong, but I'm asking to please pray for me.”Davis has lost a lot, but in the process he's made a new friend. Today Jan Peeno made her second delivery to Davis after seeing KHQ's initial story.“I fell for him,” she said.  More>>

Family charged more than $3,000 in back bills from power company Video included

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SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - When Diane Kipp and her husband got their electric bill in the mail in late September, they were shocked to find out they owed more than $3,000 dollars in charges they didn't even know they had. More>>

What do teal pumpkins mean on Halloween?

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KHQ.com - Halloween is supposed to be scary, but for kids with food allergies it can be scarier than usual. Finding treats that won't potentially trigger allergic reactions can be tricky. More>>

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  • Attorneys Boost Citizenship Process

    Attorneys Boost Citizenship Process

    Saturday, October 18 2014 9:47 PM EDT2014-10-19 01:47:10 GMT
    Citizenship Day helped local residents complete their citizenship process and applications.Citizenship Day helped local residents complete their citizenship process and applications.
    PASCO, WA- Washington New Americans put on Citizenship Day at Columbia Basin College Saturday. Eight attorneys volunteered to view people's applications for filing and processing for citizenship. They expected to get nearly 50 people processed, and those they could not get to, were put on the waiting list. One attorney explained how important it is to have clinics like this with specialists that can help, especially when false lawyers are trying to take advantage of people. “I know what the ...>>
    PASCO, WA- Washington New Americans put on Citizenship Day at Columbia Basin College Saturday. Eight attorneys volunteered to view people's applications for filing and processing for citizenship. They expected to get nearly 50 people processed, and those they could not get to, were put on the waiting list. One attorney explained how important it is to have clinics like this with specialists that can help, especially when false lawyers are trying to take advantage of people. “I know what the ...>>

  • Pink Fills Columbia Park to Stride Against Breast Cancer

    Pink Fills Columbia Park to Stride Against Breast Cancer

    Saturday, October 18 2014 9:44 PM EDT2014-10-19 01:44:58 GMT
    More than 600 walkers took part in the event to raise awareness for Breast Cancer.More than 600 walkers took part in the event to raise awareness for Breast Cancer.
    KENNEWICK, WA- More than 600 people in pink made strides against breast cancer Saturday morning at Columbia Park in Kennewick. Cancer survivors spoke at the ceremony and their families and friends walked to show support. Experts said one in every two women recently diagnosed with breast cancer has reached out to support others, that is what the event organizers said the walk was all about. “The Breast Cancer survivors are not alone. There's so much more support going on to come out today and...>>
    KENNEWICK, WA- More than 600 people in pink made strides against breast cancer Saturday morning at Columbia Park in Kennewick. Cancer survivors spoke at the ceremony and their families and friends walked to show support. Experts said one in every two women recently diagnosed with breast cancer has reached out to support others, that is what the event organizers said the walk was all about. “The Breast Cancer survivors are not alone. There's so much more support going on to come out today and...>>

  • Volunteers Spruced Up McMurray Park

    Volunteers Spruced Up McMurray Park

    Saturday, October 18 2014 9:43 PM EDT2014-10-19 01:43:15 GMT
    Volunteers planted new plants to make McMurray Park more habitat friendly.Volunteers planted new plants to make McMurray Park more habitat friendly.
    RICHLAND, WA- After almost 10 years, McMurray Park continues to get work done to maintain its natural habitat Volunteers Saturday planted and cleaned the park. The annual clean-up aimed to help McMurray park become better for the environment and volunteers said pocket parks like this one are important. “It certainly improves the quality of life of all the residents who are around this area,” said Cheryl Cannon, volunteer. Nearly 2,000 people live around the park and the Richland Rehabilitatio...>>
    RICHLAND, WA- After almost 10 years, McMurray Park continues to get work done to maintain its natural habitat Volunteers Saturday planted and cleaned the park. The annual clean-up aimed to help McMurray park become better for the environment and volunteers said pocket parks like this one are important. “It certainly improves the quality of life of all the residents who are around this area,” said Cheryl Cannon, volunteer. Nearly 2,000 people live around the park and the Richland Rehabilitatio...>>
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  • Park plans lookout areas at former Elwha dam

    Park plans lookout areas at former Elwha dam

    Sunday, October 19 2014 5:56 PM EDT2014-10-19 21:56:32 GMT
    OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, Wash. - Olympic National Park is planning to build public observation areas at the site of the former Glines Canyon Dam so the public can learn about ongoing efforts to restore the Elwha River.Two dams have been removed in a $325 million river restoration project that began in September 2011.>>
    OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, Wash. - Olympic National Park is planning to build public observation areas at the site of the former Glines Canyon Dam so the public can learn about ongoing efforts to restore the Elwha River.Two dams have been removed in a $325 million river restoration project that began in September 2011.>>

  • Spokane measure would track abandoned homes

    Spokane measure would track abandoned homes

    Sunday, October 19 2014 4:52 PM EDT2014-10-19 20:52:29 GMT
    SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane City Council is considering creating a registry of abandoned homes to prevent them from slipping into disrepair.The council is scheduled on Monday to consider an ordinance that would require banks or other responsible parties to register all abandoned homes in the city.The Spokesman-Review says the parties would be required to provide a local contact to respond to property problems such as broken windows or graffiti.>>
    SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane City Council is considering creating a registry of abandoned homes to prevent them from slipping into disrepair.The council is scheduled on Monday to consider an ordinance that would require banks or other responsible parties to register all abandoned homes in the city.The Spokesman-Review says the parties would be required to provide a local contact to respond to property problems such as broken windows or graffiti.>>

  • Marijuana legalization could have far-reaching effects

    Marijuana legalization could have far-reaching effects

    Sunday, October 19 2014 3:38 PM EDT2014-10-19 19:38:31 GMT
    KHQ.com - The international community is keeping a close eye on Washington and Colorado. That's because the two states legalizing and regulating marijuana have put a strain on international drug policy.>>
    KHQ.com - The international community is keeping a close eye on Washington and Colorado. That's because the two states legalizing and regulating marijuana have put a strain on international drug policy.>>
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  • Hawaii residents relax as hurricane threat eases

    Hawaii residents relax as hurricane threat eases

    Sunday, October 19 2014 6:05 PM EDT2014-10-19 22:05:39 GMT
    Part of Hawaii was hit with a tropical storm warning as a powerful Pacific storm was passing "dangerously close" to the island of Kauai.>>
    Hawaii residents started to relax Sunday afternoon after days of keeping a cautious eye on Hurricane Ana, which for several days had been churning dangerously close by.>>

  • Students clean up after mayhem near pumpkin fest

    Students clean up after mayhem near pumpkin fest

    Sunday, October 19 2014 6:05 PM EDT2014-10-19 22:05:37 GMT
    Disturbances are continuing late into the night in Keene, New Hampshire, where an annual pumpkin festival erupted in mayhem and led to arrests and injuries.>>
    Keene State College students quickly cleaned up from a chaotic weekend on Sunday after violent parties near the city's annual pumpkin festival led to destruction, dozens of arrests and multiple injuries.>>

  • On the road to find the world's funniest person

    On the road to find the world's funniest person

    Sunday, October 19 2014 5:35 PM EDT2014-10-19 21:35:55 GMT
    It was last summer and Israeli-Palestinian tensions were at their highest when Los Angeles comedy entrepreneur Jamie Masada hit on a formula for world peace: Forget about guns and bombs, just tell jokes to each other.>>
    It was last summer and Israeli-Palestinian tensions were at the highest they'd been in some time when Jamie Masada hit on a formula for world peace: Forget about guns and bombs, and just tell jokes to each other.>>
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  • First Time Since 2012 Seahawks Suffer Back-To-Back Losses

    First Time Since 2012 Seahawks Suffer Back-To-Back Losses

    Sunday, October 19 2014 6:09 PM EDT2014-10-19 22:09:26 GMT
    The St. Louis Rams weren't afraid to take chances, especially at the end Sunday.>>
    The St. Louis Rams weren't afraid to take chances, especially at the end Sunday.
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  • EWU Remains Undefeated In Big Sky Play, Beats Bears 26-18

    EWU Remains Undefeated In Big Sky Play, Beats Bears 26-18

    No. 2 Eastern Washington survived a late surge from Northern Colorado to win 26-18 and remain undefeated in Big Sky Conference play at Roos Field on Saturday.>>
    No. 2 Eastern Washington survived a late surge from Northern Colorado to win 26-18 and remain undefeated in Big Sky Conference play at Roos Field on Saturday.
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  • Everett Slips Past Spokane, 3-2

    Everett Slips Past Spokane, 3-2

    Keanu Yamamoto scored twice as the Spokane Chiefs forced overtime but fell to the visiting Everett Silvertips, 3-2 on Saturday night. The Chiefs struck first, taking advantage of a turnover made by Everett just in front of their own net, as Dominic Zwerger found Yamamoto for the tap-in goal.>>
    Keanu Yamamoto scored twice as the Spokane Chiefs forced overtime but fell to the visiting Everett Silvertips, 3-2 on Saturday night. The Chiefs struck first, taking advantage of a turnover made by Everett just in front of their own net, as Dominic Zwerger found Yamamoto for the tap-in goal.
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