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Disabled Spokane man mocked by Southwest Airlines employee on video
Disabled Spokane man mocked by Southwest Airlines employee on video
Spokane, Wash. 33-year-old Curtis Bonds was diagnosed with autism at the age of four and has recently started to become more independent. Bonds flew down to Los Angeles on Southwest Airlines for the Anime Expo. He was helping vendors set up for the event and says southwest airlines has been very accommodating to him in the past “I have been able to go up to the boarding attendant and say I have a disability I have a hard time standing in places for a long time and...
>>Spokane, Wash. 33-year-old Curtis Bonds was diagnosed with autism at the age of four and has recently started to become more independent. Bonds flew down to Los Angeles on Southwest Airlines for the Anime Expo. He was helping vendors set up for the event and says southwest airlines has been very accommodating to him in the past “I have been able to go up to the boarding attendant and say I have a disability I have a hard time standing in places for a long time and...
>>Post Falls man in critical condition after falling off inner tube on Spokane River
Post Falls man in critical condition after falling off inner tube on Spokane River
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POST FALLS, Idaho - The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office says a 40-year-old Post Falls man is in critical condition after falling off his inner tube on the Spokane River Saturday evening. Deputies responded to the Corbin Park area for a report of a possible drowning at around 6:00 p.m. Witnesses say the man had fallen off his inner tube and not resurfaced.
>>POST FALLS, Idaho - The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office says a 40-year-old Post Falls man is in critical condition after falling off his inner tube on the Spokane River Saturday evening. Deputies responded to the Corbin Park area for a report of a possible drowning at around 6:00 p.m. Witnesses say the man had fallen off his inner tube and not resurfaced.
>>Firefighter mauled by pit bull at scene of house fire
Firefighter mauled by pit bull at scene of house fire
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a Northern California firefighter was mauled in the face by a pit bull after helping extinguish a house fire. The East Bay Times reports Alameda County Fire Battalion Chief John Whiting received "extremely severe facial damage" in the attack Saturday in San Leandro. Division Chief Alan Evans says Whiting required extensive reconstructive surgery.
>>SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a Northern California firefighter was mauled in the face by a pit bull after helping extinguish a house fire. The East Bay Times reports Alameda County Fire Battalion Chief John Whiting received "extremely severe facial damage" in the attack Saturday in San Leandro. Division Chief Alan Evans says Whiting required extensive reconstructive surgery.
>>Driver following too close causes 4-car crash on I-90
Driver following too close causes 4-car crash on I-90
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. - Update: Washington State Patrol has identified those involved in a four-vehicle crash on I-90 Saturday afternoon. Troopers say a driver was following too close and rear-ended one car, which caused a chain reaction collision. One driver was injured and taken to Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane, but his injuries were not considered life threatening.
>>LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. - Update: Washington State Patrol has identified those involved in a four-vehicle crash on I-90 Saturday afternoon. Troopers say a driver was following too close and rear-ended one car, which caused a chain reaction collision. One driver was injured and taken to Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane, but his injuries were not considered life threatening.
>>Idaho man dies in Highway 95 crash near Silverwood Theme Park
Idaho man dies in Highway 95 crash near Silverwood Theme Park
ATHOL, Idaho - Idaho State Police say a man has died after a crash near Silverwood Theme Park Saturday morning. Investigators say at about 6:30 a.m., Kootenai County Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a blue 1997 Toyota Camry driven by 49-year-old Howard R Brammer. Brammer took the northbound Highway 95 exit 446 exit at a high rate a speed, lost control of the car and was ejected in the crash.
>>ATHOL, Idaho - Idaho State Police say a man has died after a crash near Silverwood Theme Park Saturday morning. Investigators say at about 6:30 a.m., Kootenai County Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a blue 1997 Toyota Camry driven by 49-year-old Howard R Brammer. Brammer took the northbound Highway 95 exit 446 exit at a high rate a speed, lost control of the car and was ejected in the crash.
>>Instructor, two students killed in training aircraft crash near Deer Park
Instructor, two students killed in training aircraft crash near Deer Park
DEER PARK, Wash. - In a statement on its Facebook page Friday evening, Moody Aviation in Spokane confirmed that three people died in a plane crash near Deer Park Friday morning.
>>DEER PARK, Wash. - In a statement on its Facebook page Friday evening, Moody Aviation in Spokane confirmed that three people died in a plane crash near Deer Park Friday morning.
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Spokane family keeps daughter's legacy alive with pet food donations
Spokane family keeps daughter's legacy alive with pet food donations
SPOKANE, Wash. - It's been four years since Rory Fees took her own life at just 14 years old, but her friends are continuing to live Rory's Way. “Her friends are still involved in my life, and it just shows that Rory really meant a lot to them and we all miss her," said Rory’s mother, Jennifer Fees
>>SPOKANE, Wash. - It's been four years since Rory Fees took her own life at just 14 years old, but her friends are continuing to live Rory's Way. “Her friends are still involved in my life, and it just shows that Rory really meant a lot to them and we all miss her," said Rory’s mother, Jennifer Fees
>>Man killed by Chicago police ran away, reached for waist
Man killed by Chicago police ran away, reached for waist
CHICAGO (AP) - A man killed by Chicago police had a gun in a holster at his hip and was shot multiple times as he ran away, spun around and reached toward his waist, according to footage released Sunday from an officer’s body-worn camera.
>>CHICAGO (AP) - A man killed by Chicago police had a gun in a holster at his hip and was shot multiple times as he ran away, spun around and reached toward his waist, according to footage released Sunday from an officer’s body-worn camera.
>>Deadly fire shuts down key route to Yosemite National Park
Deadly fire shuts down key route to Yosemite National Park
MARIPOSA, Calif. (AP) - A wildfire that killed a California firefighter grew quickly and forced the closure of a key route into Yosemite National Park as crews contended with sweltering conditions Sunday, authorities said. The blaze that broke out Friday scorched more than 6 square miles (16 square kilometers) of dry brush along steep, remote hillsides on the park’s western edge.
>>MARIPOSA, Calif. (AP) - A wildfire that killed a California firefighter grew quickly and forced the closure of a key route into Yosemite National Park as crews contended with sweltering conditions Sunday, authorities said. The blaze that broke out Friday scorched more than 6 square miles (16 square kilometers) of dry brush along steep, remote hillsides on the park’s western edge.
>>As temperatures rise, SCRAPS offers warning not to leave pets in cars
As temperatures rise, SCRAPS offers warning not to leave pets in cars
SPOKANE, Wash. - Firefighters aren't the only ones keeping busy in the heat. SCRAPS officers are also working hard in the high temperatures. "SCRAPS receives numerous calls per day regarding dogs and cats in hot cars," said SCRAPS Animal Protection Officer Justin Korpi. It may seem like common sense to keep your pet out of a hot car. Korpi says even leaving your pet in the car for a short period while running errands can be dangerous.
>>SPOKANE, Wash. - Firefighters aren't the only ones keeping busy in the heat. SCRAPS officers are also working hard in the high temperatures. "SCRAPS receives numerous calls per day regarding dogs and cats in hot cars," said SCRAPS Animal Protection Officer Justin Korpi. It may seem like common sense to keep your pet out of a hot car. Korpi says even leaving your pet in the car for a short period while running errands can be dangerous.
>>Man nabbed in wife's chain saw attack was deported 11 times
Man nabbed in wife's chain saw attack was deported 11 times
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Officials say a man accused of attacking his wife with a chain saw in front of their children at their Los Angeles-area home had been deported from the U.S. 11 times. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokeswoman Lori Haley says 32-year-old Alejandro Alvarez-Villegas is a "serial immigration violator."
>>LOS ANGELES (AP) - Officials say a man accused of attacking his wife with a chain saw in front of their children at their Los Angeles-area home had been deported from the U.S. 11 times. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokeswoman Lori Haley says 32-year-old Alejandro Alvarez-Villegas is a "serial immigration violator."
>>Arrest made in 1988 slaying of Indiana girl
Arrest made in 1988 slaying of Indiana girl
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - Police have arrested a man in the 1988 slaying of an 8-year-old Indiana girl. Authorities say John Miller of Grabill agreed to speak with police Sunday in Fort Wayne and made incriminating statements about abducting, assaulting and killing April Tinsley. An affidavit released by the Allen County prosecutor says investigators have DNA evidence linking Miller to the girl.
>>FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - Police have arrested a man in the 1988 slaying of an 8-year-old Indiana girl. Authorities say John Miller of Grabill agreed to speak with police Sunday in Fort Wayne and made incriminating statements about abducting, assaulting and killing April Tinsley. An affidavit released by the Allen County prosecutor says investigators have DNA evidence linking Miller to the girl.
>>Oregon woman missing for a week found after driving off a cliff
Oregon woman missing for a week found after driving off a cliff
BIG SUR, Calif. - An Oregon woman is safe after she had been reported missing for a week. Police say 23-year-old Angela Hernandez, or Portland, was found late Friday in Monterey County, California. According to reports, she had been traveling from Oregon to California back on July 6. That's when she accidentally drove off a 200-foot cliff.
>>BIG SUR, Calif. - An Oregon woman is safe after she had been reported missing for a week. Police say 23-year-old Angela Hernandez, or Portland, was found late Friday in Monterey County, California. According to reports, she had been traveling from Oregon to California back on July 6. That's when she accidentally drove off a 200-foot cliff.
>>Eighth animal dies after jaguar escapes Audubon Zoo habitat
Eighth animal dies after jaguar escapes Audubon Zoo habitat
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Eight animals have now died after a jaguar escaped from its habitat at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. NOLA.com reports an alpaca and fox died Sunday, the day after the male jaguar killed four alpacas, one emu and one fox Saturday morning. The jaguar was captured and returned to its night house after being sedated by a vet team.
>>NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Eight animals have now died after a jaguar escaped from its habitat at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. NOLA.com reports an alpaca and fox died Sunday, the day after the male jaguar killed four alpacas, one emu and one fox Saturday morning. The jaguar was captured and returned to its night house after being sedated by a vet team.
>>Spokane officers chase, arrest suspect who tossed stolen handgun
Spokane officers chase, arrest suspect who tossed stolen handgun
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane police officers arrested a felon with a gun Friday night after what started out as a simple bike stop escalated to a foot chase and a K9 search. Two Spokane police officers were wrapping up a call Friday night when they spotted a man riding a bike down a dark alleyway.
>>SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane police officers arrested a felon with a gun Friday night after what started out as a simple bike stop escalated to a foot chase and a K9 search. Two Spokane police officers were wrapping up a call Friday night when they spotted a man riding a bike down a dark alleyway.
>>3 family members killed in southwest Washington crash
3 family members killed in southwest Washington crash
KALAMA, Wash. (AP) - Authorities say a rollover crash on Interstate 5 in southwest Washington killed a child and two grandparents. The Daily News reports that the crash happened Saturday afternoon when a northbound sport-utility vehicle struck a median near Kalama. The Washington State Patrol says it was driven by a woman transporting her parents and three children.
>>KALAMA, Wash. (AP) - Authorities say a rollover crash on Interstate 5 in southwest Washington killed a child and two grandparents. The Daily News reports that the crash happened Saturday afternoon when a northbound sport-utility vehicle struck a median near Kalama. The Washington State Patrol says it was driven by a woman transporting her parents and three children.
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