Potlatch reports surprise 4Q loss on weak demand
SPOKANE, Wash. - Timberland management company Potlatch Corp. reported an unexpected loss during the fourth quarter, as weak demand for wood products in the southern U.S. dragged down prices and revenue.The company said Tuesday that it lost 4 cents a share during the quarter ended Dec. 31. That surprised Wall Street analysts, who were expecting net income of 12 cents per share, according to FactSet.
Whitman women hand Whitworth 78-70 defeat
SPOKANE - Overcoming a 12-point deficit early in the second half, Whitman College ran its winning streak to six games with a 78-70 Northwest Conference women's basketball victory over Whitworth here Tuesday night. Whitman, a winner in eight of its last 10 games, improved to 5-2 in the NWC and took sole possession of third place.
Missionaries get 25-year-old monkey off backs
SPOKANE - Jumping back into Northwest Conference title contention, Whitman College peeled a 25-year-old monkey off its back with a come-from-behind 77-66 men's basketball victory over Whitworth Tuesday night in Spokane, Wash.
Inmate accused of forging Spokane Jail check
A man who was given a $15 check when he was released from the Spokane County Jail is accused of altering it for more than $3,000.
Alleged meth dealer in Mid-Columbia re-captured
SPOKANE -- U.S. marshals on Saturday arrested a federal inmate who had escaped from custody in Spokane earlier in the week.
State Grain Commission head to retire
SPOKANE -The chief executive officer of the Washington Grain Commission has announced his retirement. In a release, Tom Mick said he will retire at the end of June. He has been at the head of the grain commission for 25 years. "Working for Washington wheat and barley farmers has been the highlight of my career in the grain industry," Mick said, "I'm proud of what we have been able to accomplish as an industry and the leadership role the WGC has taken on issues of national significance."
BART skiers compete at Mount Spokane
SPOKANE - Mount Spokane hosted the first event of the season for the Emerald Empire Youth Ski League (EEYSL) last weekend, the first competition for most of the Bluewood Alpine Race Team (BART) members this season. The racing featured Giant Slalom races both Saturday and Sunday. Bluewood skiers captured 13 top 10 finishes, with seven of those being in the top five.
Spokane wants new air tankers at Fairchild AFB
Spokane leaders want the new Boeing-built air refueling tankers to first go to Fairchild Air Force Base.
2-alarm fire damages Spokane Valley business
A two-alarm fire Monday night caused significant damage to the Industrial Systems and Fabrication business in Spokane Valley.
Fairchild Nat'l Guard unit heading to Afghanistan
Fifty members of an Air National Guard unit based at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane are preparing to deploy to Afghanistan.
Debate between Inslee, McKenna, scheduled for June
OLYMPIA, Wash. - The first debate between U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Rob McKenna in the lead up to the governor's election has been scheduled for June in Spokane.The Association of Washington Business will host the June 12 debate, which will be moderated by Austin Jenkins, the Olympia correspondent for the Northwest News Network.
Judge calls off Spokane cop's sentencing in...
A federal judge on Thursday called off the sentencing for a police officer convicted of using excessive force in a mentally disabled man's death, citing "unusual" circumstances for the move.
Federal judge vacates sentencing date
A federal judge has called off the Jan. 27 sentencing of a Spokane police officer who was convicted of using excessive force in the death of a man.
RANGER: Memorial Tuesday for slain Mount Rainier...
SPOKANE — Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at state buildings fly at half-staff Tuesday in memory of the ranger shot to death on New Year’s Day at Mount Rainier National Park.
Evidence indicates Spokane homicide, not suicide
A gun was found next to the body of 34-year-old Kimberly Schmidt when her body was discovered at her north Spokane home on New Year's Day.
Spokane names interim police chief
A 26-year veteran of the Spokane Police Department will lead the troubled agency, at least for the next few months.
Not guilty plea in Spokane rapper shooting
Extra officers helped maintain security Tuesday in Spokane County Superior Court at the arraignment for a rapper charged with murder in the shooting of another rapper at a hotel after a Spokane concert.
3 killed in New Year's day crash in E. Washington
Three people died in an early morning head-on crash on Sunday on Highway 2 in Eastern Washington west of Spokane
Defense seeks new trial for officer in beating
Defense attorneys are seeking a new trial for a Spokane police officer convicted of using excessive force in a beating that led to the death of a mentally ill man.
2 men die when truck rolls over west of Cheney
The Spokane County Sheriff's office says a pickup truck was speeding when it lost control on a road west of Cheney and rolled several times, killing both men inside.
Man with Amtrak ticket killed on tracks at Pasco
The man found dead on the railroad tracks near the Amtrak station in Pasco has been identified as 39-year-old Ricky Mash of Spokane.
UPDATE: Coroner identifies man killed by train in...
A Spokane man has been identified as the victim of a train fatality in Pasco.
Spokane police seek 6 more men in hotel shooting
Police are looking for six more suspects wanted for investigation of assault for their role in the fatal shooting of a rapper after a concert in Spokane.
Freshman Pangos leads Zags past Air Force
SPOKANE -- Kevin Pangos scored 23 points and Sam Dower added 16 points and eight rebounds -- all in the second half -- as Gonzaga grinded out a 70-60...
Flight to Portland delayed at Spokane
A United flight from Chicago to Portland made an unscheduled landing in Spokane.

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