Allison Flicker
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First-ever mentoring symposium comes to Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - Ahead of Eastern Washington's first ever Mentoring Symposium tomorrow, we talked to Ellie Boyd and Chloe Lundquist, who matched through "Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Inland ... → Read More
Spokane Public Schools shuffling students
SPOKANE, Wash. - "I just think children are our future," said Jane Jones. Jane moved from North Spokane to the South Hill to be near her grandchildren. But right now, Jane's 'disheartened' because ... → Read More
Montana rescue team saves man and man's best friend
MISSOULA, Mont. - Nicholas Wolter was hiking near Missoula when he missed his trail, ended up in a mass of trees, and got lost. → Read More
NAILED: Don't let your manicure make you sick
SPOKANE, Wash. - In Washington, the Washington State Department of Licensing monitors nail salons. If you want to see how your salon stacks up so far this year, click here If you want to file a com... → Read More
St. Luke's janitor stays happy, healthy for 50 years
SPOKANE, Wash. - Every weekday, from noon until 9 o'clock, you can count on seeing Larry Neill at St. Luke's. "Hard work doesn't bother me," said Larry. "It goes so fast, you don't even think about... → Read More
Signs of spring starting to show in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - The stage is set at Downriver Golf Course for weekend one of their spring season. "Being seasonal work, it's like, 'OK, green light, time to get going'," said Assistant Golf Pro Da... → Read More
Changes to River Park Square a positive for downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - Demolition will start tomorrow for 'Tortilla Union," a brand new southwestern cuisine restaurant that will fill the vacancy left by Ann Taylor Loft at River Park Square. But that's... → Read More
Lost wallet helps man with troubled past turn life around
SPOKANE, Wash. - "I must've just set my wallet on the roof of my car, and drove away," said Kelsey Parker. And, as you can imagine, Kelsey was pretty panicked when she lost her most prized possess... → Read More
Cell Phone Sickness: Just how filthy is the thing you use the mo
SPOKANE, Wash. - How close do you keep your phone? "I'm connected to it," said Laura Krauth, a Spokane real estate agent. "Everything can be done from my phone. I'm probably on it three quarters o... → Read More
Rathdrum teen battling back after stroke: 'I've been trying real
RATHDRUM, Idaho - The life of a high school senior should be filled with fun milestones. "Now I don't even know if I get to go to college this year," said Bree Wyatt, of Rathdrum. But right now, in... → Read More
Ruby Ridge survivor Sara Weaver wants Oregon standoff to end
SPOKANE, Wash. - "I don't want to see history repeat itself," said Sara Weaver, who survived the Ruby Ridge standoff in North Idaho when she was just 16 years old. Watching the standoff in Oregon u... → Read More
Costco Tire Center employees save trapped cat
SPOKANE, Wash. - A woman from Chewelah all the way to north Spokane Costco this weekend, not knowing she was carrying precious cargo in her car. It wasn't until she finished her shopping that heard... → Read More
Make-A-Wish Fulfills Young Dancer's Dream
SPOKANE - Piper Adams is 12-years-old, but she performs like a pro. "Ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap," said Piper. She does it all. You'd never know, Piper has cystic fibrosis. → Read More
Seahawks fan in Charleston get special message from Seattle
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Down in Carolina country, one young Seahawks fan is getting picked on by some Panthers. "Ade started getting in the car bummed out," explained Ade's mom, Heather Lewis. "His cla... → Read More
Mt. Spokane reminds backcountry adventurers to stay safe
MT. SPOKANE - "Backcountry skiing is one of the fastest growing sports for the winter," explained Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Joseph Ferraro and Randy Foiles. But they also recognize the risks. → Read More
Toys for Tots donations give kids a special 'moment'
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - The Toys for Tots warehouse is a little tough to find -- it's behind the Franz Bakery warehouse in Spokane Valley -- but once you find it, you'll be glad you did. "Kids need... → Read More
Traveling for the holidays? Keep this in mind
SPOKANE, Wash. - If you were lucky this year, Friday might have been your last day of work before a nice chunk of time off. While the thought of taking some time off may have you feeling relaxed, t... → Read More
Wrapping gifts to spread holiday cheer at Etailz
SPOKANE, Wash. - Employees at Etailz, an online retailer, spent Thursday night wrapping gifts to be handed out to children at C.O.P.S. Shops all around Spokane. They wrapped 300 gifts, all donated ... → Read More
Spokane arborist: Don't panic over tipping trees
SPOKANE, Wash. - With windy weather fast approaching a lot of people have contacted our newsroom worried about just how strong the wind gusts will be.KHQ's Allison Flicker spoke with an arborist wi... → Read More