Panhandle Health District Warns Against Kratom Use
The health district recommends avoiding all kratom products and reporting adverse side effects.
Spokane Residents Raise Concerns Over 20-Year Growth Plan
Spokane Chiefs GM Celebrates 'Amazing' Olympic Hockey Final
Crime
Man Dies After Crash and Jump from I-90 Off-Ramp Bridge in Spokane
The 48-year-old driver was involved in a collision before taking his own life, according to authorities.

Airway Heights Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Child's Death
Aleksandr Kurmoyarov pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in the death of his girlfriend's 8-year-old adopted daughter.
Spokane Deputies Nab Retail Tool Thief Using Automated 'Flock' Cameras
Suspect Jared J. Munroe arrested after being tracked by license plate reader technology.
Lifestyle
Four Spokane teens save man's life during lunch break
High school seniors use CPR to revive unconscious man at local restaurant

Spokane's 'Safe and Healthy' Committees Aim for Change
New advisory groups to tackle behavioral health, public safety, emergency response, and justice issues
WSU Prof Claimed Prison Isolation Wasn't Punishment, Spokane Silent Film Star Injured on Set
1976 testimony and 1926 on-set accident provide historical context
Business
Clearwater Paper to Attend Bank of America Conference
Company executives to participate in panel discussion and fireside chat at global agricultural and materials event.

Avista Files for Annual Price Adjustment in Idaho
The utility company's filing aims to adjust electricity and natural gas rates.
Comcast Expands High-Speed Internet in Spokane County
New service now available to over 2,200 homes and businesses in Chattaroy, Four Lakes, and Medical Lake
Sports
Portland Hearts of Pine Tickets Go on Sale March 2
Maine's pro soccer club expects another full-season sellout in year two

Everett's Luis Suisbel hits two homers in extra-inning win over Spokane
Suisbel's heroics lead Everett to 3-2 victory in Northwest League matchup
Gonzaga Bulldogs Grind Out Win Over Pacific Tigers
Bulldogs move closer to WCC regular season title with 71-62 victory
Politics
Washington House Bill Raids Billions from Pension Plan Amid Tax Hikes
Lawmakers pass legislation to terminate LEOFF 1 retirement system and transfer $4.5 billion, drawing criticism from Republicans and pension advocates.

WA House Passes Bill to Raid $4.5B from Pension Plan
Measure draws sharp opposition from House Republicans as state also passes record tax hikes
Spokane 11-Year-Old and Father Released From ICE Detainment
The pair were held in custody before being allowed to return home.