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Washington Supreme Court rules against Spokane’s Proposition 1 on public camping

1 week ago | krem.com | Casey Frizzell

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that a Spokane ballot initiative banning homeless camping near schools, parks, and childcare centers is invalid. Filed Thursday, the ruling strikes down Proposition 1 — also known as the Hansen Initiative — which passed by a wide margin in the November 2023 election. The initiative aimed to prohibit camping within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations at all times, regardless of whether shelter space was available.
Coeur d'Alene doctor who secretly filmed staff and minors in bathroom sentenced to 40 years

2 weeks ago | ktvb.com | Casey Frizzell

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — A Coeur d’Alene orthopedic surgeon was sentenced Friday to 40 years in prison for secretly recording employees and their children in a bathroom using hidden cameras. Spencer David Greendyke, 69, was convicted of 11 felony counts of video voyeurism stemming from a March 2024 discovery by one of his employees. The employee found hidden cameras in the office bathroom and pulled a memory card containing multiple recordings, including a video of the employee’s own vagina.
KREM 2 sweeps 2025 Inlander's Best Of awards

4 weeks ago | krem.com | Casey Frizzell

SPOKANE, Wash. — KREM 2 News is celebrating another year of excellence as several team members have been honored in the 2025 Inlander's Best of the Inland Northwest Readers Poll. The annual awards recognize the best local personalities, businesses, and events, as voted by the community.
Gonzaga's Dusty Stromer enters Transfer Portal after two seasons with the Bulldogs

1 month ago | krem.com | Casey Frizzell

SPOKANE, Wash. — Gonzaga guard Dusty Stromer has announced his intention to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to On3's Joe Tipton. Over two seasons with the Bulldogs, Stromer appeared in 69 games, averaging 4.6 points per game with shooting percentages of 38.5% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range.
WSU Cougars host Utah Valley in WNIT second round

1 month ago | krem.com | Casey Frizzell

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State women’s basketball will continue its postseason journey in the 2025 Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT), hosting Utah Valley in the second round on Monday, March 24, at Beasley Coliseum. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. PT, with live coverage available on ESPN+. The Cougars (20-13, 14-6 WCC) received a first-round bye and now face Utah Valley (19-12, 9-7 WAC) in a must-win matchup.
When does Gonzaga play in the first-round of the NCAA Tournament?

1 month ago | krem.com | Casey Frizzell

SPOKANE, Wash. — March Madness is here! Following winning the West Coast Conference (WCC) championship, the #8 seedGonzaga Bulldogs head into the NCAA Tournament with the longest active streak of Sweet 16 appearances in the nation. Can they extend their streak? First, they will have to tip off against #9 seed Georgia in the tournament's first round. Check back for updates about what channel the Gonzaga vs. Georgia game will be aired on when it is released.
Post Falls police searching for suspect in deadly shooting

1 month ago | ktvb.com | Casey Frizzell

POST FALLS, Idaho — Authorities are searching for a suspect following a fatal shooting in Post Falls on Sunday afternoon. According to the Post Falls Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting at a home in the 5000 block of Dorado around 1:40 p.m. on February 23. The caller, who was not at the residence at the time, reported seeing a suspect flee the scene on their home camera system and believed their boyfriend had been shot inside the home.
Pullman police arrest suspect in homicide case near WSU campus

2 months ago | krem.com | Casey Frizzell

PULLMAN, Wash. — Pullman Police arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the 2024 shooting death of Darcy Spracklin. Jorge Rigo Amezcua, a Pullman resident, was taken into custody without incident after authorities executed a search warrant at a private residence. The Whitman County Regional SWAT Team assisted in the operation, police said.
Moscow urges residents to prepare for possible flooding this weekend

2 months ago | krem.com | Casey Frizzell

MOSCOW, Idaho — City officials are closely monitoring local waterways this weekend as warm, wet, and breezy conditions increase the risk of flooding following recent heavy snowfall. The City of Moscow Public Works Department is tracking water levels in Paradise Creek, Hogg Creek and the South Fork of the Palouse River as rising temperatures and rainfall contribute to rapid snowmelt.
Multi-vehicle crash on I-90 in Spokane Valley causes injuries, major delays

2 months ago | krem.com | Casey Frizzell

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash — A multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 90 near the Evergreen Road overpass left at least one person injured and caused significant traffic disruptions Friday afternoon, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The crash occurred around 2:37 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-90, with one occupant ejected onto the roadway. The collision blocked two left lanes of eastbound I-90 and three left lanes westbound, WSP officials said.