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Couple arrested in Minnesota, accused of killing Spokane boy
Couple arrested in Minnesota, accused of killing Spokane boy
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - Two people are in jail In Minnesota tonight, accused of murdering a little boy from Spokane. The little boy, 6-year-old Justis Burland, and his brother had been under their grandmother's care until last summer, when she signed over custody of them to a some old friends of hers in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Last week, police say Burland was taken to the hospital, but he was already dead and showing clear signs that he
>>FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - Two people are in jail In Minnesota tonight, accused of murdering a little boy from Spokane. The little boy, 6-year-old Justis Burland, and his brother had been under their grandmother's care until last summer, when she signed over custody of them to a some old friends of hers in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Last week, police say Burland was taken to the hospital, but he was already dead and showing clear signs that he
>>Dad stabbed to death as daughter sits in lap at restaurant
Dad stabbed to death as daughter sits in lap at restaurant
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A homeless man was charged Friday with murder in a random attack on a California father who was stabbed in the neck as his 5-year-old daughter sat in his lap in a crowded beachside steakhouse. Jamal Jackson, 49, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 35-year-old Anthony Mele. He was being held in Ventura County jail on a $1.5 million bail.
>>LOS ANGELES (AP) - A homeless man was charged Friday with murder in a random attack on a California father who was stabbed in the neck as his 5-year-old daughter sat in his lap in a crowded beachside steakhouse. Jamal Jackson, 49, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 35-year-old Anthony Mele. He was being held in Ventura County jail on a $1.5 million bail.
>>Northport lodge trashed by Eastern Washington fraternity posing as WSU bird watchers
Northport lodge trashed by Eastern Washington fraternity posing as WSU bird watchers
NORTHPORT, Wash. - A 22-year-old Eastern Washington University student is facing charges after he organized a party for his fraternity at a Northport lodge that resulted in thousands of dollars in damage. When reserving the lodge, he told the owner it was to host a Washington State University bird watchers club.
>>NORTHPORT, Wash. - A 22-year-old Eastern Washington University student is facing charges after he organized a party for his fraternity at a Northport lodge that resulted in thousands of dollars in damage. When reserving the lodge, he told the owner it was to host a Washington State University bird watchers club.
>>State findings show Pasco daycare not responsible for child eyebrow waxing incidents
State findings show Pasco daycare not responsible for child eyebrow waxing incidents
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PASCO, Wash. - State findings show that a Pasco daycare isn't responsible for a February incident where two mothers claimed the facility waxed their children’s eyebrows without their permission, according to documents obtained by KIMA-TV. The daycare - a non-profit organization at Columbia Basin College - is licensed by the Washington State Department of Early Learning. The center had been licensed for less than a year, and has had no
>>PASCO, Wash. - State findings show that a Pasco daycare isn't responsible for a February incident where two mothers claimed the facility waxed their children’s eyebrows without their permission, according to documents obtained by KIMA-TV. The daycare - a non-profit organization at Columbia Basin College - is licensed by the Washington State Department of Early Learning. The center had been licensed for less than a year, and has had no
>>4 former presidents among hundreds at Barbara Bush’s funeral
4 former presidents among hundreds at Barbara Bush’s funeral
HOUSTON (AP) - Four former presidents joined ambassadors, sports stars and hundreds of other mourners on a gray, rainy Saturday at the private funeral for former first lady Barbara Bush, filling the nation’s largest Episcopal church a day after more than 6,000 people paid their respects to the woman known by many as “America’s matriarch.”
>>HOUSTON (AP) - Four former presidents joined ambassadors, sports stars and hundreds of other mourners on a gray, rainy Saturday at the private funeral for former first lady Barbara Bush, filling the nation’s largest Episcopal church a day after more than 6,000 people paid their respects to the woman known by many as “America’s matriarch.”
>>Suspect wanted in Deer Park arrested in Stevens County after hours-long manhunt
Suspect wanted in Deer Park arrested in Stevens County after hours-long manhunt
STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. - A manhunt that started in Deer Park has ended in Stevens County. Deputies say a man broke into multiple homes in the area of N. Sherman Rd. and W. Oregon Rd. in Deer Park. When a homeowner confronted him, the burglar punched the man in the face and took off. Five different agencies joined in the search for him, using a helicopter and K-9's. The huge response paid off; detectives found him and booked him
>>STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. - A manhunt that started in Deer Park has ended in Stevens County. Deputies say a man broke into multiple homes in the area of N. Sherman Rd. and W. Oregon Rd. in Deer Park. When a homeowner confronted him, the burglar punched the man in the face and took off. Five different agencies joined in the search for him, using a helicopter and K-9's. The huge response paid off; detectives found him and booked him
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Gonzaga's Perkins undergoes shoulder surgery
In an offseason overflowing with unexpected good news, Gonzaga men's basketball caught a bad break on Friday when Josh Perkins had to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder.
Ethridge names Laurie Koehn as women's basketball associate head coach
Prior to coaching with Ethridge, Koehn spent 11 years playing professionally both in the WNBA and oversees.
Jason Hanson elected to CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame
Hanson, a pre-med major, was a three-time Academic All-American during his four years in Pullman (1988-91) and concluded his senior season by being named a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete.
Throwback Thursday; Craig Carse
Throwback Thursday with former MSU-Billings Head Basketball Coach Craig Carse
Former Gonzaga basketball stars to help Kiwanis Club through basketball game
Former Gonzaga basketball stars Will Foster and Heather Bowman - along with SWX's Sam Adams - will team up with the Kiwanis Club in a charity basketball game Friday at 7 p.m. at University High School.
MSUB Baseball First Home Games this Weekend
34 games played this season with zero home games, so far, for the MSUB Yellowjacket baseball team. That all changes this weekend when the jackets are home for a three games series against Concordia.
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NICU Flight Education Day
NICU Flight Education Day
"This helps us take our basic skills and build on that foundation. It helps us continually work on those skills, run through scenarios. Perfect practice in these scenarios, so when that patient does arrive, we are better equipped and better trained to handle these at-risk premature infants."
>>"This helps us take our basic skills and build on that foundation. It helps us continually work on those skills, run through scenarios. Perfect practice in these scenarios, so when that patient does arrive, we are better equipped and better trained to handle these at-risk premature infants."
>>How to find out if your Facebook information was stolen by Cambridge Analytica
How to find out if your Facebook information was stolen by Cambridge Analytica
Facebook is notifying roughly 87 million people who had their information scooped up by political research firm Cambridge Analytica recently. About 70 million are in the United States, while the rest are primarily in the UK, Indonesia, and the Philippines. If your information was stolen, a notification will appear at the top of your Facebook newsfeed, along with a new button for changing your privacy settings. Even if your information wasn't stolen, it might be a good ti...
>>Facebook is notifying roughly 87 million people who had their information scooped up by political research firm Cambridge Analytica recently. About 70 million are in the United States, while the rest are primarily in the UK, Indonesia, and the Philippines. If your information was stolen, a notification will appear at the top of your Facebook newsfeed, along with a new button for changing your privacy settings. Even if your information wasn't stolen, it might be a good ti...
>>Interior Department backs off plan to increase fees at popular parks
Interior Department backs off plan to increase fees at popular parks
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The Interior Department is rolling back its plan to increase fees at 17 of the nation's most popular parks. An interior official says the department is amending the plan following major backlash from the public. The admission hike would have more than doubled fees during the peak summer season, forcing visitors to pay $70 a car. No word yet on exactly how the rates are being revised. >>The Interior Department is rolling back its plan to increase fees at 17 of the nation's most popular parks. An interior official says the department is amending the plan following major backlash from the public. The admission hike would have more than doubled fees during the peak summer season, forcing visitors to pay $70 a car. No word yet on exactly how the rates are being revised. >>Research: WA and ID sitting near the middle of the most and least stressed states
Research: WA and ID sitting near the middle of the most and least stressed states
We all have stress in our lives, but some places are more prone to angst than others. However, here in the Inland Northwest, we're pretty easy-going, according to wallethub.com. Washington ranks #32 and Idaho ranks #34 in stress, according to the financial website. "American stress levels have been rising for many demographics since their low point in 2016," the study says. "Common stressors include the future of America and m...
>>We all have stress in our lives, but some places are more prone to angst than others. However, here in the Inland Northwest, we're pretty easy-going, according to wallethub.com. Washington ranks #32 and Idaho ranks #34 in stress, according to the financial website. "American stress levels have been rising for many demographics since their low point in 2016," the study says. "Common stressors include the future of America and m...
>>Grant County: Warden substitute teacher arrested after 9-year-old girl says he recorded videos under her dress in class
Grant County: Warden substitute teacher arrested after 9-year-old girl says he recorded videos under her dress in class
Suspect arrested in drive by shooting.
WARDEN, Wash. - A 53-year-old Warden man who served as a substitute teacher at Warden Schools was arrested Thursday morning for voyeurism and FBI agents are now looking into his involvement in child pornography. Last October, police received a complaint from a 9-year-old girl that Michael Leavitt used his phone to record video under her dress in class.
>>WARDEN, Wash. - A 53-year-old Warden man who served as a substitute teacher at Warden Schools was arrested Thursday morning for voyeurism and FBI agents are now looking into his involvement in child pornography. Last October, police received a complaint from a 9-year-old girl that Michael Leavitt used his phone to record video under her dress in class.
>>Missoula Pita Pit apologizes for employee's actions in viral video
Missoula Pita Pit apologizes for employee's actions in viral video
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MISSOULA, Mont. - The owners of a Pita Pit restaurant in Missoula are apologizing after a video of one of their employees spitting in a customer's food went viral on Facebook. In an online apology, the owner writes, "We are shocked and saddened by the early morning incident that took place in our restaurant. We have been unable to reach out on Messenger and apologize personally to the guest who posted about."
>>MISSOULA, Mont. - The owners of a Pita Pit restaurant in Missoula are apologizing after a video of one of their employees spitting in a customer's food went viral on Facebook. In an online apology, the owner writes, "We are shocked and saddened by the early morning incident that took place in our restaurant. We have been unable to reach out on Messenger and apologize personally to the guest who posted about."
>>Getting more robocalls lately? Here's what you can do
Getting more robocalls lately? Here's what you can do
KHQ.COM - Have you gotten one of those annoying robo-calls recently? Despite regulations put in place to curb the telemarketers from reaching out, not everyone is following the rules. Whether it's a home phone or a smart phone, chances are a robocaller has your number. So how can you stop them? First, join the "Do Not Call" registry at donotcall.gov.
>>KHQ.COM - Have you gotten one of those annoying robo-calls recently? Despite regulations put in place to curb the telemarketers from reaching out, not everyone is following the rules. Whether it's a home phone or a smart phone, chances are a robocaller has your number. So how can you stop them? First, join the "Do Not Call" registry at donotcall.gov.
>>2-year-old boy dies after wandering away and falling into culvert on Yakima River
2-year-old boy dies after wandering away and falling into culvert on Yakima River
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KENNEWICK, Wash. - Authorities say a 2-year-old boy died after he wandered into the Yakima River while his father was asleep. The Tri-City Herald reports the boy died Monday at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland. Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher says the child's father took a nap with the boy and his 3-year-old brother around 12:30 p.m. inside the family's trailer.
>>KENNEWICK, Wash. - Authorities say a 2-year-old boy died after he wandered into the Yakima River while his father was asleep. The Tri-City Herald reports the boy died Monday at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland. Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher says the child's father took a nap with the boy and his 3-year-old brother around 12:30 p.m. inside the family's trailer.
>>Grant Co. deputy charged with reckless endangerment after accidentally shooting wife back on duty
Grant Co. deputy charged with reckless endangerment after accidentally shooting wife back on duty
Suspect arrested in drive by shooting.
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones says a deputy who plead guilty to reckless endangerment after accidentally shooting his wife last August is back on duty. The Franklin County Prosecutor initially filed felony charges against Deputy Jose Rivera following the shooting, which injured his wife. Those charges were later amended to a gross misdemeanor of reckless endangerment.
>>GRANT COUNTY, Wash. - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones says a deputy who plead guilty to reckless endangerment after accidentally shooting his wife last August is back on duty. The Franklin County Prosecutor initially filed felony charges against Deputy Jose Rivera following the shooting, which injured his wife. Those charges were later amended to a gross misdemeanor of reckless endangerment.
>>Little Caesars to give out free lunch on April 2 after 'crazy' NCAA upset
Little Caesars to give out free lunch on April 2 after 'crazy' NCAA upset
KHQ.COM - Pull out your calendar and mark out April 2 as "Free Lunch!" After #16 University of Maryland-Baltimore County knocked off #1 Virginia, Little Caesars is making good on their promise to give everyone a free lunch. The pizza chain is going to be providing a free, $5-dollar lunch box on Monday, April 2nd, between 11:30 am and 1 pm local time.
>>KHQ.COM - Pull out your calendar and mark out April 2 as "Free Lunch!" After #16 University of Maryland-Baltimore County knocked off #1 Virginia, Little Caesars is making good on their promise to give everyone a free lunch. The pizza chain is going to be providing a free, $5-dollar lunch box on Monday, April 2nd, between 11:30 am and 1 pm local time. You can click here for the details.
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8th inning homer lifts Huskies past Zags, 5-3
8th inning homer lifts Huskies past Zags, 5-3
Photo: UW Athletics
Photo: UW Athletics
Jonathan Schiffer capped the scoring for the Huskies by singling off of Schulte to send Kahle home for the go-ahead run.
>>Jonathan Schiffer capped the scoring for the Huskies by singling off of Schulte to send Kahle home for the go-ahead run.
>>UW agrees to terms on 10-year partnership with Adidas
UW agrees to terms on 10-year partnership with Adidas
Photo: UW Athletics
Photo: UW Athletics
University of Washington athletic officials announced, Tuesday, plans for a 10-year agreement to make adidas the official athletic footwear and apparel partner of the Huskies through June of 2029.
>>University of Washington athletic officials announced, Tuesday, plans for a 10-year agreement to make adidas the official athletic footwear and apparel partner of the Huskies through June of 2029.
>>Washington to play Boise State in 1st round of NIT
Washington to play Boise State in 1st round of NIT
Photo: Washington Athletics
Photo: Washington Athletics
The University of Washington Men's Basketball Team earned a number five seed in the 2018 National Invitational Tournament and will host four-seed Boise State on Wednesday, March 14 at 7 p.m.
>>The University of Washington Men's Basketball Team earned a number five seed in the 2018 National Invitational Tournament and will host four-seed Boise State on Wednesday, March 14 at 7 p.m.
>>Huskies fall to Utah at home, 70-58
Huskies fall to Utah at home, 70-58
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David Crisp had 18 points but was the only player in double figures for the Huskies (17-9, 7-6). Washington has lost three consecutive games for the first time this season.
>>David Crisp had 18 points but was the only player in double figures for the Huskies (17-9, 7-6). Washington has lost three consecutive games for the first time this season.
>>Huskies beat USC 88-81 to open Pac-12 play
Huskies beat USC 88-81 to open Pac-12 play
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Jaylen Nowell added 16 points as the Huskies (11-3) put five players in double figures, shot a season-high 67 percent and snapped a 14-game conference losing streak.
>>Jaylen Nowell added 16 points as the Huskies (11-3) put five players in double figures, shot a season-high 67 percent and snapped a 14-game conference losing streak.
>>UW welcomes 18 new Dawgs on Early Signing Day
UW welcomes 18 new Dawgs on Early Signing Day
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he Washington football program received National Letters of Intent from 18 future student-athletes on the opening day of the first-ever early signing period for NCAA Division I football.
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he Washington football program received National Letters of Intent from 18 future student-athletes on the opening day of the first-ever early signing period for NCAA Division I football.
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Huskies dominant in 106-55 win over Bethune-Cookman
Huskies dominant in 106-55 win over Bethune-Cookman
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Washington (9-3) matched its entire win total from the 2016-17 season before the end of the non-conference schedule and for a change the Huskies put away an opponent.
>>Washington (9-3) matched its entire win total from the 2016-17 season before the end of the non-conference schedule and for a change the Huskies put away an opponent.
>>Huskies to face Penn State in Fiesta Bowl
Huskies to face Penn State in Fiesta Bowl
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The Huskies (10-2) were ranked No. 11 in the final College Football Playoff rankings while the Nittany Lions (10-2) were No. 9.
>>The Huskies (10-2) were ranked No. 11 in the final College Football Playoff rankings while the Nittany Lions (10-2) were No. 9.
>>Huskies roll past Cougs 41-14 to win Apple Cup
Huskies roll past Cougs 41-14 to win Apple Cup
The Huskies have now won 5 straight Apple Cups
The Apple Cup remained decorated in purple for the fifth straight year thanks to a thorough domination by Washington.
>>The Apple Cup remained decorated in purple for the fifth straight year thanks to a thorough domination by Washington.
>>Washington holds off Seattle U in 89-84 victory
Washington holds off Seattle U in 89-84 victory
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Jaylen Nowell scored 25 points and converted crucial free throws down the stretch as Washington held off Seattle in an 89-84 victory on Friday.
>>Jaylen Nowell scored 25 points and converted crucial free throws down the stretch as Washington held off Seattle in an 89-84 victory on Friday.
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