Aaron Luna
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Denver, CO, United States
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Spokane high school students call out teacher for using N-word in class
SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane Public Schools teacher used a racial slur in class and tried to justify its use because of the way she said it. During an advisory class at Shadle Park High School, teacher Sarah Jane O’Regan used the N-word. Right after it happened, a student started recording. “I guess she was just like, giving examples of... → Read More
Homeowners, builders take steps forward as construction resumes in Wash.
When the Governor of Washington told people to stay home, he also told home builders to lay down their hammers. → Read More
Police looking for driver who hit, killed pedestrian in Spokane
A driver in Spokane hit and killed a pedstrian Monday night near N. Hamilton and Spokane Falls Blvd. → Read More
Workers Union at Lucky Friday Mine declares strike over
USW Local 5114 says in a vote of 86 to 78 an agreement has been reached to end the Lucky Friday Mine strike. → Read More
Storm water tank will soon help keep the Spokane River waste-fee
A Spokane project three years in the making is nearing completion. → Read More
From Spokane to space: an interview with NASA Astronaut Anne McClain
The Spokane Annual Woman of Achievement Luncheon honored several women for their outstanding achievements on Friday. → Read More
Downtown Spokane standoff ends, suspect taken into custody
Spokane Police say the man behind an hours long standoff in downtown Spokane was taken into custody. → Read More
Save 40 percent on home improvement stuff and help Spokane families at the same time
Finishing up some home remodel projects this weekend? Maybe, you need some building supplies or furniture. You can find those and a lot more at the Habitat Store in Spokane. The bonus: everything is 40 percent off on Saturday. → Read More
Local family reflects on love, support showed to them while their daughter battled cancer
A local hospital helped this little girl go from helpless to hopeful. → Read More
Kittitas deputy killed in shootout identified as 42-year-old with three children
In a press conference Wednesday morning, authorities identified the officer who was killed as Kittitas County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Thompson. He was born in Walla Walla, graduated from Central Washington University and had been working in Kittitas county law enforcement for 14 years. → Read More
Kittitas County deputy killed in gun fight, Kittitas police officer seriously injured
A Kittitas County Sheriff's deputy was killed and a Kittitas Police officer was seriously injured in a shootout in the Badger Pocket area of Kittitas county Tuesday night. → Read More
Yellowstone plans to capture more than 600 bison
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Yellowstone National Park officials plan to capture 600 to 900 bison to slaughter this winter for the continuing effort to manage the herd's population. → Read More
Seattle zoo takes in 250 tarantulas, Gila monsters
SEATTLE (AP) - Officials at the zoo in Seattle have taken in 250 tarantula spiderlings that were confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from an importer. → Read More
Spark Central hoping to connect Kendall Yards with West Central youth
Not everyone learns the same way and not all children have the same opportunities to expand their knowledge of the world. In Kendall Yards, volunteers at Spark Central, a non-profit, geared to creative learning, hope to bring a little extra inspiration to the West Central neighborhood. → Read More
Grocery store Santa out for one last bell ring
It's not hard to see why people call Bill Conner, Santa. He comes around, the same time every year, has an infectious laugh, and he takes pictures with the children. His big white beard and age don't hurt either. → Read More
Idaho regulators agree to settlement with Texas oil company
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho oil and gas regulators say a Texas oil company has agreed to pay $4,000 for not complying with state rules. → Read More
Democrat Lisa Brown reflects on her historic election run and talks politics moving forward
She's no stranger when it comes to campaigning for public office but for her latest race, Democrat Lisa Brown entered a contest that would capture national attention, raise donations that totaled in the millions of dollars and distinguish herself as the first Democrat to put up a real challenge to the Republican incumbent in more than a decade. → Read More
North Idaho woman state's first flu related death of the 2018-2019 season
A North Idaho woman is the state's first flu related death of the 2018-19 season. Idaho health officials say the woman was over 50 years old and died sometime this week. → Read More
Spokane Police and county Sheriff's Office train with helicopters and K9s
Last Wednesday the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and Spokane Police Department’s K9 Units trained with the combined Air Support Unit (ASU). → Read More
Man sentenced for bat attack on Special Olympics athlete
A Missoula man who attacked a Special Olympics athlete with a baseball bat, causing a severe head injury, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison with eight years suspended. → Read More