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Who Murdered Sharlotte McGill? Someone stabbed and killed Sharlotte McGill while she walked her dog along the river in East Spokane. But who? KHQ continues to bring you the latest information on this developing story.
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UPDATE: Plummer Murder Suspect Arrested

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PLUMMER, Idaho - Authorities say a Washington state man is dead and a northern Idaho man has been taken into custody. More>>

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Friends & Family Gather To Remember Sharlotte

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SPOKANE, Wash. - Just over two weeks ago Sharlotte Mcgill was killed along the Spokane River and her death still remains a mystery. More>>

Time to 'Dream & Reach for the Stars' Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - No rain for our Parade! In fact we will see plenty of sunshine, light winds and temperatures that will be right about average More>>

Man Gets 17 years In 1986 Spokane Slaying

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SPOKANE, Wash. - A 63-year-old man is now serving a prison sentence after his DNA was linked, years later, to a 1986 rape and murder of a Spokane woman. More>>

Spokane Shock Beat The Philadelphia Soul At Home

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SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Shock are victorious at home Friday night, beating the Philadelphia Soul 65-47. More>>

Joseph Duncan Competency Hearing

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Nothing has been resolved at a U.S. District Court hearing Friday in Boise where attorneys are preparing for a complicated review that could unravel the death sentence against Joseph Edward Duncan III. More>>

Memorial Established for Kala Williams Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. – While police work to find Kala's killer, her family and friends gathered at the site her body was found to leave a cross, flowers and pictures in her memory. More>>

19-Year-Old Goodwill Employee Dies in Car Crash Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - A mysterious one-car crash Friday morning left a young man dead and his friends and family grief-stricken. More>>

Remains of WWII Vet Brought Back To Washington 68 Years Later Video included

(Courtesy: Tim Hetzler) (Courtesy: Tim Hetzler)
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A World War II veteran from western Washington was finally laid to rest in his hometown Friday, 68 years after he was killed in a battle in the Netherlands. More>>

Suspicious Death Investigation In North Idaho Video included

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PLUMMER, Idaho - The FBI along with the Coeur d'Alene Tribal police are conducting an investigation of a suspicious Death. More>>

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Spokane Police Break Up Crime Ring

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KHQ.COM - Spokane Targeted Crimes Detectives disrupt criminal ring and have filed more than 40 charges on 6 defendants ranging from forgery, auto-theft, possession of stolen property and trafficking stolen property. More>>

Zehm Settlement To Be Considered By Council On Monday

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KHQ.COM - On Monday, May 21, the Spokane City Council will consider a resolution to accept the tentative agreement that would settle the civil case between the City of Spokane and the family of Otto Zehm. More>>

Sweeping Changes At WA State Parks Possible, Reports Spokesman's Rich Landers

And The Top Baby Names In Washington State Are...

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SEATTLE (AP) - Mason, Liam, Alexander, Jacob and Ethan for boys. Sophia, Olivia, Emma, Isabella and Emma for girls. More>>

Idaho Burglary Suspect Hid Face With Underwear

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Add men's underwear to the list of garments used by burglars to conceal their identity. More>>

GOOD NEWS: Washington Crime Rate Drops In 2011

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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Crime rates dropped across the state in 2011, according to an annual report from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. More>>

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