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  • Oct 28, 2024 | khq.com | Bailee Hawkins

    SPOKANE, Wash. — It's been two weeks since the launch of Spokane's Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement program (CORE), an initiative aimed at tackling crime in the city. Every day, an additional four to six officers have been patrolling downtown on foot and by bike, working alongside behavioral health co-responders. The city has also teamed up with I-2 Strategies and Revive Reentry to assist the homeless population in accessing housing and treatment services.

  • Aug 22, 2024 | khq.com | Bailee Hawkins

    DEER PARK, Wash —A Spokane County Sheriff's deputy was seriously injured and stabbed during a welfare check today. According to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. in the 24000 block of North Dalton Avenue. Deputies responded to reports of a woman acting erratically—walking through yards, climbing fences and shouting for help. Upon arrival in the 3900 block of West Wild Rose Road, deputies said they quickly requested emergency backup.

  • Dec 22, 2023 | khq.com | Bailee Hawkins

    Dec. 22 (UPI) -- A Christmas tree maze on the island of Jersey might be a new world record after being constructed from more than 800 recycled trees. Bino Rodrigues, organizer of the Jersey Christmas Tree Experience at Howard Davis Park, said he found out the world record for the largest display of illuminated Christmas trees was set at 797 trees in the United States in 2019 and he realized his attraction had nearly as many trees.

  • Aug 22, 2023 | khq.com | Bailee Hawkins

    WINONA, Wash. — The Winona Fire is now 90% contained at 2,525 acres. In total, one home and 24 outbuildings were destroyed in the fire. Updated August 20 at 8:41 p.m.Level 1 evacuations in Winona have been lifted by Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers on Sunday. Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration 0:00Remaining Time -0:00Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window.

  • Aug 21, 2023 | khq.com | Bailee Hawkins

    SPOKANE, Wash. — After receiving an influx of GoFundMe links from victims of the eastern Washington wildfires, we put together a list of links that have been verified by GoFundMe as legitimate. Help Allie and Brandon Start AnewThis middle-aged couple, Allie and Brandon, narrowly escaped the Gray Fire in Medical Lake with only the clothes on their back and their beloved pets. Without renter's insurance, Allie and Brandon are scrambling to rebuild their lives from the ground up.

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Cody Proctor

News Anchor at KREM-TV (Spokane, WA)

Cody Proctor primarily covers news in the Spokane and surrounding areas in Washington State, United States.

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Noah Schmick

Sports Anchor and Reporter at KHQ-TV (Spokane, WA)

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Nicholas Geranios

Contributor at Cascade PBS

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Cristian Garza

Producer and Reporter at KNDO-TV (Yakima, WA)

Cristian Garza primarily covers news in the Spokane region, Washington, United States and surrounding areas.

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Alex Crescenti

Journalist at KXLY-TV (Spokane, WA)

Alex Crescenti primarily covers news in the Spokane area, Washington, United States and surrounding regions.