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Firefighter shortage in south Spokane
Firefighter shortage in south Spokane
SPOKANE - As more firefighters arrive from out of town to battle these wildfires, local crews are battling an entirely different problem. It's the last thing you want to hear in the middle of fire season, but one south Spokane County fire district is having a problem finding firefighters.
>>SPOKANE - As more firefighters arrive from out of town to battle these wildfires, local crews are battling an entirely different problem. It's the last thing you want to hear in the middle of fire season, but one south Spokane County fire district is having a problem finding firefighters.
>>PHOTOS: Happy National Dog Day!
PHOTOS: Happy National Dog Day!
SPOKANE, Wash. - August 26 is National Dog Day apparently. If you ask me, every day should be National Dog Day! They truly are man's best friend they bring us so much joy and happiness on a daily basis.
>>SPOKANE, Wash. - August 26 is National Dog Day apparently. If you ask me, every day should be National Dog Day! They truly are man's best friend they bring us so much joy and happiness on a daily basis. I don't always come home in the best mood, but as soon as I open the door, there's a smile on my face because my best friend is there to excitedly greet me!
>>Daughter's request saves Spokane family from crash
Daughter's request saves Spokane family from crash
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Horton family has lived on Spokane's south hill for three years. They just brought their new camper home Tuesday night. "We were playing board games in the camper having a good time and brought up the idea to sleep in camper first night here," said Derek Horton. But his daughter, 10-year-old Ava Horton, had a bad feeling about it..
>>SPOKANE, Wash. - The Horton family has lived on Spokane's south hill for three years. They just brought their new camper home Tuesday night. "We were playing board games in the camper having a good time and brought up the idea to sleep in camper first night here," said Derek Horton. But his daughter, 10-year-old Ava Horton, had a bad feeling about it..
>>US wants to force lower speeds on truck and bus drivers
US wants to force lower speeds on truck and bus drivers
DETROIT - The U.S. is seeking to forcibly limit how fast trucks, buses and other large vehicles can travel on the nation's highways. A new proposal Friday would impose the nationwide limit by electronically capping speeds with a device on newly made U.S. vehicles that weigh more than 26,000 pounds. Regulators are considering a cap of 60, 65 or 68 miles per hour, though that could change.
>>DETROIT - The U.S. is seeking to forcibly limit how fast trucks, buses and other large vehicles can travel on the nation's highways. A new proposal Friday would impose the nationwide limit by electronically capping speeds with a device on newly made U.S. vehicles that weigh more than 26,000 pounds. Regulators are considering a cap of 60, 65 or 68 miles per hour, though that could change.
>>'Highly intoxicated' 22-year-old falls off WSU sorority roof
'Highly intoxicated' 22-year-old falls off WSU sorority roof
PULLMAN, Wash. - Pullman Police say a 22-year-old man fell off the roof of a Washington State University sorority Wednesday night. Officers say they received a call just before midnight about a man on the roof of the Kappa Delta sorority. Officers say 22-year-old Cody N. Schneider fell from the steep, three-story roof.
>>PULLMAN, Wash. - Pullman Police say a 22-year-old man fell off the roof of a Washington State University sorority Wednesday night. Officers say they received a call just before midnight about a man on the roof of the Kappa Delta sorority. Officers say 22-year-old Cody N. Schneider fell from the steep, three-story roof.
>>Co-pilot arrested in Michigan on suspicion of being drunk
Co-pilot arrested in Michigan on suspicion of being drunk
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - A co-pilot on a charter plane in northern Michigan has been arrested after a colleague suspected that he was drunk. Traverse City police Capt. Kevin Dunklow says a breath test Thursday showed the co-pilot, a 35-year-old Florida man, had a blood-alcohol level of 0.30, nearly four times the legal threshold for driving.
>>TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - A co-pilot on a charter plane in northern Michigan has been arrested after a colleague suspected that he was drunk. Traverse City police Capt. Kevin Dunklow says a breath test Thursday showed the co-pilot, a 35-year-old Florida man, had a blood-alcohol level of 0.30, nearly four times the legal threshold for driving.
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Brush fire at Washington/Idaho state line
Brush fire at Washington/Idaho state line
POST FALLS, Idaho - Kootenai County firefighters are fighting a brush fire near the Washington/Idaho state line at Beck and Seltice. There is no word on size yet, but we have a crew heading to the scene and we will update this story as soon as we confirm additional details.
>>POST FALLS, Idaho - Kootenai County firefighters are fighting a brush fire near the Washington/Idaho state line at Beck and Seltice. There is no word on size yet, but we have a crew heading to the scene and we will update this story as soon as we confirm additional details.
>>Brush fire near Pines and Indiana quickly extinguished
Brush fire near Pines and Indiana quickly extinguished
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - Firefighters in Spokane Valley responded to a brush fire in the area of Mirabeau Park Thursday afternoon. Crews on scene told KHQ they requested air drop support due to the rocky terrain the fire was burning in, but ultimately they didn't need and were able to put the fire out quickly. It's total size was about 150 by 100 feet.
>>SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - Firefighters in Spokane Valley responded to a brush fire in the area of Mirabeau Park Thursday afternoon. Crews on scene told KHQ they requested air drop support due to the rocky terrain the fire was burning in, but ultimately they didn't need and were able to put the fire out quickly. It's total size was about 150 by 100 feet.
>>Convicted Post Falls felon arrested for rape,kidnapping and strangulation
Convicted Post Falls felon arrested for rape,kidnapping and strangulation
POST FALLS, Idaho - The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man suspected of raping and kidnapping his ex-girlfriend on Thursday.
>>POST FALLS, Idaho - The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man suspected of raping and kidnapping his ex-girlfriend on Thursday. Deputies were called to a local business Thursday afternoon for a report of an assault. The victim told deputies the assault actually happened at her home in Hayden after she went home for lunch.
>>FIRE MODE: UPDATE on the HART ROAD/CAYUSE MOUNTAIN FIRE
FIRE MODE: UPDATE on the HART ROAD/CAYUSE MOUNTAIN FIRE
LINCOLN COUNTY, Wash. - Fire officials on the front lines of the Hart Road Fire say the fire didn't grow much from Thursday to Friday. The approximate size right now is estimated to be just under 5,000 acres. Containment, however, went up to 55%.
>>LINCOLN COUNTY, Wash. - Fire officials on the front lines of the Hart Road Fire say the fire didn't grow much from Thursday to Friday. The approximate size right now is estimated to be just under 5,000 acres. Containment, however, went up to 55%.
>>YALE ROAD FIRE UPDATE: 75% contained
YALE ROAD FIRE UPDATE: 75% contained
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. - Fire crews say they made good progress on the Yale Road and Wellesley Fires on Wednesday. The Wellesley Fire is 100% contained, but firefighters are still finding heat around structures using handheld infra-red detection devices. The fire is expected to stay within its perimeters.
>>SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. - Fire crews say they made good progress on the Yale Road and Wellesley Fires on Wednesday. The Wellesley Fire is 100% contained, but firefighters are still finding heat around structures using handheld infra-red detection devices. The fire is expected to stay within its perimeters.
>>PHOTOS: Happy National Dog Day!
PHOTOS: Happy National Dog Day!
SPOKANE, Wash. - August 26 is National Dog Day apparently. If you ask me, every day should be National Dog Day! They truly are man's best friend they bring us so much joy and happiness on a daily basis.
>>SPOKANE, Wash. - August 26 is National Dog Day apparently. If you ask me, every day should be National Dog Day! They truly are man's best friend they bring us so much joy and happiness on a daily basis. I don't always come home in the best mood, but as soon as I open the door, there's a smile on my face because my best friend is there to excitedly greet me!
>>Co-pilot arrested in Michigan on suspicion of being drunk
Co-pilot arrested in Michigan on suspicion of being drunk
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - A co-pilot on a charter plane in northern Michigan has been arrested after a colleague suspected that he was drunk. Traverse City police Capt. Kevin Dunklow says a breath test Thursday showed the co-pilot, a 35-year-old Florida man, had a blood-alcohol level of 0.30, nearly four times the legal threshold for driving.
>>TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - A co-pilot on a charter plane in northern Michigan has been arrested after a colleague suspected that he was drunk. Traverse City police Capt. Kevin Dunklow says a breath test Thursday showed the co-pilot, a 35-year-old Florida man, had a blood-alcohol level of 0.30, nearly four times the legal threshold for driving.
>>State has killed 6 members of Profanity Peak wolf pack
State has killed 6 members of Profanity Peak wolf pack
SPOKANE, Wash. - The state so far has killed six members of the Profanity Peak wolf pack, which has been preying on cattle in Ferry County. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is using hunters flying in helicopters to shoot the animals north of Sherman Pass. The Spokesman-Review says the wolf pack is estimated to contain 11 animals, including six pups.
>>SPOKANE, Wash. - The state so far has killed six members of the Profanity Peak wolf pack, which has been preying on cattle in Ferry County. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is using hunters flying in helicopters to shoot the animals north of Sherman Pass. The Spokesman-Review says the wolf pack is estimated to contain 11 animals, including six pups.
>>US wants to force lower speeds on truck and bus drivers
US wants to force lower speeds on truck and bus drivers
DETROIT - The U.S. is seeking to forcibly limit how fast trucks, buses and other large vehicles can travel on the nation's highways. A new proposal Friday would impose the nationwide limit by electronically capping speeds with a device on newly made U.S. vehicles that weigh more than 26,000 pounds. Regulators are considering a cap of 60, 65 or 68 miles per hour, though that could change.
>>DETROIT - The U.S. is seeking to forcibly limit how fast trucks, buses and other large vehicles can travel on the nation's highways. A new proposal Friday would impose the nationwide limit by electronically capping speeds with a device on newly made U.S. vehicles that weigh more than 26,000 pounds. Regulators are considering a cap of 60, 65 or 68 miles per hour, though that could change.
>>Firefighter shortage in south Spokane
Firefighter shortage in south Spokane
SPOKANE - As more firefighters arrive from out of town to battle these wildfires, local crews are battling an entirely different problem. It's the last thing you want to hear in the middle of fire season, but one south Spokane County fire district is having a problem finding firefighters.
>>SPOKANE - As more firefighters arrive from out of town to battle these wildfires, local crews are battling an entirely different problem. It's the last thing you want to hear in the middle of fire season, but one south Spokane County fire district is having a problem finding firefighters.
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