Wednesday, April 3 2013 2:46 PM EDT2013-04-03 18:46:55 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - Christopher James Parker's died on February 24th due to methamphetamine toxicity, however, his death is being classified as a homicide.>>
SPOKANE, Wash. - Christopher James Parker's died on February 24th due to methamphetamine toxicity, however, Parker had diabetes and due to the physiologic effects and stress of being restrained, his death is being classified as a homicide.>>
UPDATED PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: While the Spokane Investigative Regional Response Team (SIRR Team)
continues to conduct the investigation into the in-custody death in the jail on
February 24th 2013, the Spokane County Sheriff's
Office is releasing the names of the deputies involved.
When inmate Parker became uncooperative in the booking area, the following
deputies assisted in gaining control of Parker and restraining him.
Deputy Brad Dahlin-7 yrs
Deputy William Miller-11 yrs
Deputy Sandy Rief-4 yrs
Deputy Timothy Wirun-6 yrs
Deputy Alfred Torres-7 yrs
Deputy Kenneth Kuiper-6 yrs
The Washington State Patrol is the managing agency for SIRR Team for this
investigation.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:52:07 GMT
KHQ.COM - A driver said he thought he was about to die when an Interstate 5 bridge span collapsed in Washington state, plunging his pickup and another car into the Skagit River below.>>
KHQ.COM - A driver said he thought he was about to die when an Interstate 5 bridge span collapsed in Washington state, plunging his pickup and another car into the Skagit River below. Dan Sligh, his wife and another motorist found themselves waist-deep in water when the freeway crumbled moments after the bridge was clipped by an oversized truck.>>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:20:24 GMT
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - The wife of a Canadian trucker whose rig caused the collapse of a Washington bridge says a special vehicle called a pole car had traveled the route to make sure the load would fit.>>
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - The wife of a Canadian trucker whose rig caused the collapse of a Washington bridge says a special vehicle called a pole car had traveled the route to make sure the load would fit.>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:12:15 GMT
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - On Thursday dozens of people lined the streets in Airway Heights to pay their respects to two fallen Fairchild Airmen.>>
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - On Thursday dozens of people lined the streets in Airway Heights to pay their respects to Capt. Victoria Pinckney and Tech. Sgt. Herman "Tre" Mackey III as their bodies were transported to Spokane ahead of Tuesday's public memorial.>>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:10:13 GMT
Saturday: Once again…a showery wave rotates through E WA & ID…mostly cloudy with showers building during Mid-morning into the afternoon… Low/High 41°/63°>>
Saturday: Once again…a showery wave rotates through E WA & ID…mostly cloudy with showers building during Mid-morning into the afternoon…The risk of thunder should be confined to the mountains... Low/High 41°/63° TRACK LIVE WEATHER RADAR USING HD DOPPLER 6i INSIDE>>>>>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:54:46 GMT
It's almost Memorial Day weekend, and for fishing enthusiasts, this is the perfect chance to spend some extra time out on the water.>>
It's almost Memorial Day weekend, and for fishing enthusiasts, this is the perfect chance to spend some extra time out on the water. Our very own fishing expert, Dave Law, spent the week looking for some of the best spots. This week he highlights Deer Lake.>>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:48:42 GMT
KHQ.COM - The Spokane County Sheriff's Office goal is to promote safe and courteous boating. Deputies will be conducting boat inspections both on the water and at ramps to aid in safe boating.>>
KHQ.COM - The Spokane County Sheriff's Office goal is to promote safe and courteous boating. Deputies will be conducting boat inspections both on the water and at ramps to aid in safe boating. >>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:26:12 GMT
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) - The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Washington is $4, heading into the Memorial Day weekend.>>
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) - The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Washington is $4, heading into the Memorial Day weekend. That's up 2 cents in a week and 34 cents in a month. It's 35 cents higher than the national average and 24 cents higher than the price of gasoline in Washington a year ago.>>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:53:47 GMT
As part of the McEuen Park Reconstruction Project, improvements to Third Street will begin at 9:00 p.m. on Monday evening, May 27th.>>
As part of the McEuen Park Reconstruction Project, improvements to Third Street will begin at 9:00 p.m. on Monday evening, May 27th, with the installation of traffic signage and closing of Sherman Avenue from 2nd Street to 4th Street.>>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:05 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:05:57 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - Late Thursday evening police responded to an armed robbery at the Zip Trip on Madison and Wellesley in North Spokane.>>
SPOKANE, Wash. - Late Thursday evening police responded to an armed robbery at the Zip Trip on Madison and Wellesley in North Spokane. A man walked into the Zip Trip, ordered everyone to the ground and demanded cash. He got away with an undisclosed amount of money.>>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:08:29 GMT
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MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - Officials in Washington state performed a special inspection six months ago on the Interstate 5 bridge that collapsed because there were indications it had been struck by a different vehicle.>>
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - Officials in Washington state performed a special inspection six months ago on the Interstate 5 bridge that collapsed because there were indications it had been struck by a different vehicle.>>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:07:50 GMT
Thursday's bridge collapse into the Skagit River has many people wondering how safe the bridges are in Spokane County.>>
Thursday's bridge collapse into the Skagit River has many people wondering how safe the bridges are in Spokane County. According to a recent Washington State Department of Transportation study, Spokane County has 12 'Structurally Deficient' bridges.>>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:11:06 GMT
KHQ.COM - The Washington state bridge collapse that spilled two cars into the Skagit River could give Americans pause as they hit the roads for Memorial Day holiday travel.>>
KHQ.COM - The Washington state bridge collapse that spilled two cars into the Skagit River could give Americans pause as they hit the roads for Memorial Day holiday travel. With good reason. This weekend, millions will cross 66,000 bridges that the federal government has deemed "structurally deficient," meaning key elements are in poor condition.>>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:45:39 GMT
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - There are 253 bridges throughout the state of Idaho that are classified as either obsolete or structurally deficient. >>
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - There are 253 bridges throughout the state of Idaho that are classified as either obsolete or structurally deficient. Bridges are not classified by region, so it's difficult to say how many are in North Idaho.>>