Regional News
What's happening in the region? Here's a roundup of news from Spokane, Montana and other regional areas.
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko gets legal status to protect their daughter's inheritance
Judge Stephanie Santoro granted Klitschko the status of temporary guardian of Kaya's estate until a long-term admi…
Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings
The filing says that apart from the larger Reiner family trust, which is not at issue, Rob and Michele Reiner established smaller individual trusts for Nick Re…
Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
Raman made a last-minute entry into the race, after she had endorsed Bass for reelection. She was elected to the council with the support of the Democratic Soc…
After actor James Handy's stabbing death, his girlfriend's son is charged with murder
Authorities say Gledhill was arrested after telling police he was the person they were looking for. Police had responded to the home after a 911 caller stated:…
State looks to lock down 55,000 acres of Northwest Montana timberland in perpetual conservation easements
State officials are making headway on two conservation easements that would collectively safeguard more than 55,000 acres of private timberlands in Northwest M…
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
A jury in 2023 found Cooper and Cichuniec guilty of criminally negligent homicide following a weekslong trial in state district court. The jurors also found Ci…
Oregon man accused of killing women and dumping their bodies is arraigned on fifth murder charge
Calhoun was previously indicted in the deaths of Kristin Smith, 22; Charity Perry, 24; Bridget Webster, 31; and Joanna Speaks, 32.
Colorado elections clerk released from prison after governor commutes sentence
Multiple reviews, recounts and audits in the battleground states where Trump disputed his 2020 loss have all affirmed that Democrat Joe Biden won. Dominion Vot…
Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary
Voters are looking for a replacement for Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, and their decision will help determine the future of a state government that is a testin…
In a California Chinese enclave, a mayor's guilty plea stokes fears of Beijing's influence
How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town
The chemical disaster, one of the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in recent decades, has struck at the heart of a community where generations of families ha…
Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture
Among the 11 victims were a grandfather who was always willing to help anyone and a young husband described as selfless and caring, according to friends who organized fundraisers for the victims’ families.
Newsom seeks to shield California elections from federal interference before Tuesday primary
Newsom, who cannot seek a third term, said the election law is a response to “legitimate anxiety” about Trump's tactics, primarily in Democratic-led states, wh…
9 missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion and officials say there's no hope of survivors
The implosion caused the huge circular tank to buckle and collapse on one side, and officials said they would only work during daylight because of the dangers.…
California chemical tank threat not over yet for 16,000 people still under evacuation orders
After the tank overheated Thursday, firefighters repeatedly sprayed it with water in an attempt to cool the chemical inside. Officials said Sunday that a crack…
At least 1 dead, 9 others missing in chemical tank implosion at Washington state mill
The Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility is a pulp and paper mill and liquid packaging plant along the Columbia River in Longview, a city of about 38,000 tha…