Joe McHale
KHQ Local News
Spokane, WA, United States
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Selkirk firefighters rescue man, woman from water near Long Bridge
SANDPOINT, Idaho - Firefighters rescued a man and woman from the water near Long Bridge Friday night. → Read More
Jobs of the future: Blue collar is back
SPOKANE, Wash. - The future of work may not require a bachelor's degree to get a good job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, blue collar work is making → Read More
Doorknobs at Lisa Brown Campaign HQ glued shut
SPOKANE, Wash. - With the first wave of election results just hours away, both campaigns for the 5th Congressional District are making the final push to get those last minute votes. But staff and v... → Read More
Holocaust survivor shares her story with Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - Holocaust survivor shares her story with Spokane Marion Blumenthal Lazan spent more than six years of her childhood in concentration camps. "I was always afraid, afraid of what wou... → Read More
Pullman community reeling after track star's murder
PULLMAN, Wash. - A University of Utah track star and Pullman native, Lauren McCluskey was murdered overnight Monday. The young woman with the world in front of her was ripped from it in a matter of... → Read More
Stop throwing your money away! Biggest budget busters and money
SPOKANE, Wash. - We love spending our hard-earned cash. But it’s often on things we don’t necessarily need. Hidden expenses are destroying our bank accounts. But is there anything we can do about i... → Read More
Washington firefighter hopes to raise awareness of on-the-job ca
SPOKANE, Wash. - Jim Brown likes a good challenge. The 49-year-old has spent much of his life seeking thrills on mountaintops, bike trails, and even in his job as a firefighter and paramedic in Oly... → Read More
How accurate is Spokane’s snow removal map?
SPOKANE, Wash. - Throughout the winter, we’ve received numerous phone calls and messages about the City of Spokane’s snow removal plan. Many people are concerned that their street didn’t get plowed... → Read More
High bills cause concern for Avista customers
SPOKANE, Wash. - We've recently been flooded with concerns from viewers about spikes in their Avista power bills. Our Facebook post from January 2016 recently took off again as people received thei... → Read More
Refugee from Iraq supports President Trump’s travel ban
SPOKANE, Wash. - Arwa Burke isn’t an American citizen yet, but she doesn’t need to be to show you how much she loves this country. “I came to the U.S. because it’s not safe in Iraq,” said Arwa. “Be... → Read More
Exclusive look inside the mumps 'war room'
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Regional Health District is currently focused on stopping the spread of the Mumps virus, and KHQ Local News Reporter Joe McHale got a behind-the-scenes look at where do... → Read More
Woman rushes to help wounded Bonner County deputies
SPOKANE, Wash. - Following a shooting in the Blanchard, Idaho, area that sent three people to the hospital including two Bonner County deputies, we're learning more about what happens in the moment... → Read More
Inside look at Spokane’s snow concern call center
SPOKANE, Wash. - It's all hands on deck at Spokane’s snow concern call center Thursday. All eight stations are filled as the phones ring off the hook. “It’s been entertaining,” said Customer Servic... → Read More
The cost of sliding through a red light
SPOKANE, Wash. - We’ve all approached a yellow light and had to make the decision to either hit the brakes, or the gas. But what if you can’t stop? What if the intersection is icy and no matter how... → Read More
Two WSU students killed in car crashes sparks controversial conv
PULLMAN, Wash. - The deaths of two Washington State University students over the weekend have sparked a controversial conversation about road safety and dangerous driving conditions. Twenty-year-ol... → Read More
Flu reaches epidemic in Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. - The holiday season is well behind us, and with it goes any illusions that the flu won't hit hard this year. But that’s not necessarily the case. Seattle health officials say nine p... → Read More
Thief follows teen into hockey rink locker room, steals cell pho
SPOKANE, Wash. - Hockey moms and dads at Eagles Ice-A-Rena have the chills after watching security footage of a man following a teen into the boys locker room. “I was angry, mad, and upset,” said K... → Read More
Disabled woodworker’s heart-warming business put on ice
SPOKANE, Wash. - Ernie Everitt has been told ‘you can’t’ his whole life. The 43-year-old was born with cerebral palsy, but that hasn’t kept him from buying his own house, and starting his own busin... → Read More
How to avoid buying stolen property this holiday season
SPOKANE, Wash. - When 38-year-old Daren Suiter recklessly drove a Walmart semi-trailer through Spokane last week, he might as well of taken Santa's sleigh on a joy ride. What Suiter intended to do ... → Read More
Outdoor workers try to stay warm during cold snap
SPOKANE, Wash. - Rob Peart’s workdays are long. The crew foreman for Summit Line Construction spends a lot of his day in a bucket truck. “We started at 6:30 a.m.,” said Peart. “We work 10 to 11 hou... → Read More