Demetra Maragos

1 month ago | khq.com | Demetra Maragos

SPOKANE, Wash. – The aftermath of the Gray and Oregon Road fires, which burned over 20,000 acres and destroyed 366 homes, continues to impact residents of the Inland Northwest. Many are still seeking clarity and insurance solutions. NonStop Local spoke with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner and local real estate agent Karene Loman to explore future action plans for affected homeowners. There have been reports of homeowners being dropped by their insurance companies due to wildfire risk.

1 month ago | khq.com | Demetra Maragos

BOISE, Idaho – Recent court documents have been unsealed in the case against Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022. These documents include over two dozen pieces of evidence, providing insight into the defense strategy as the trial approaches this August. Among the newly revealed evidence is a selfie that Kohberger reportedly took just six hours after the murders.

1 month ago | khq.com | Demetra Maragos

SPOKANE, Wash. – A morning walk turned into an unexpected encounter for a local woman in Spokane's Nevada Heights neighborhood when she discovered a gun on the side of the road. Pam, who asked not to share her last name, found the gun early Tuesday morning while walking her dog near Addison and Providence. She expressed relief that she found it instead of a child, given the nearby Longfellow Elementary School and Boys and Girls Club. "I was startled. It wasn't something you expect to see," Pam said.

1 month ago | khq.com | Demetra Maragos

MEAD, Wash. – The Mead School District is caught in a dilemma over conflicting federal and state policies. The district is questioning which directives to follow and has reached out to the federal government for clarity. This situation arises from recent executive orders by President Donald Trump, which contradict state laws in Washington. Earlier this week, Mead school board members sought guidance from the Department of Education.

1 month ago | khq.com | Demetra Maragos

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A video showing immigration officers breaking the windows of a car in Spokane Valley has gone viral in the region. The incident involved the arrest of two brothers, Jeison Ruiz-Rodriguez and Cesar Ruiz-Rodriguez, on Monday. Kayla Somarriba, the wife of one of the brothers and an American citizen, was in the car with them. Somarriba said they were on their way to a court hearing related to a harassment charge, which no one has been convicted yet.