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Eastern Washington and North Idaho protestors react to Roe v. Wade overturn
Many people in Washington and Idaho voiced their opinions on the supreme court's decision, which caused a ripple around the country and the Inland Northwest.
Idaho mother sentenced to 10 years behind bars for ‘heinous’ child abuse
Hailey N. Harris, 26, pleaded guilty in March to felony injury to a child for her role in what prosecutors called “heinous” abuse of a 7-week-old girl.
Roe v Wade overturned | Here's what's next with abortion laws
The Supreme Court decision ends nearly 50 years of federally guaranteed access to abortion and will have long-term consequences for reproductive health.
FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 and under
The FDA authorized the COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in kids 5 and under after its advisory panel's unanimous recommendation for Moderna and Pfizer's shots.
Flight attendants grapple with end of mask mandate
The president of the Association of Flight Attendants suggests the abrupt end to mask requirements on flights Monday caught passengers and crew off guard.
New program would accelerate housing construction in Spokane
The Building Opportunity and Choices for All program would allow more housing to be built within the next year, according to Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward.
In this KREM 2 News Boomtown special we take a closer look at housing, what is driving up costs, and the impact it has on homeowners, renters, and homelessness.
Boomtown Special: Spokane's Growth | The future of mega projects, housing and transportation
KREM 2 News takes a closer look at the future plans for development and growth in the City of Spokane, including the downtown stadium, housing, roads, and airport.
Multiple offers are no longer flying fast and furious on every new home on the market. Rising mortgage interest rates over 5% have given buyers good reason to pause
Seattle's tiny home villages pose as a potential solution to Spokane's homeless crisis
Seattle's Low-Income Housing Institute is finding big success in tiny solutions, building more than 700 tiny homes in 17 villages for the city's homeless population.
Spokane Mayor Woodward discusses progress on Trent homeless shelter amid other recommended solutions
Spokane's Point-in-Time shows there are nearly 1,800 people experiencing homelessness citywide. It's why Woodward says the city needs to start with the basics.
He died in 2019 just days before Christmas. His family says he was bullied at school.
In episode two of "A Different Cry," Jeffery Taylor's parents share how he died. Experts discuss suicide rates among Black children. Suicides are also undercounted.
'Someone needed to stand up for Jeffery' | Mother of first-grader who died by suicide sues school district, teacher
Lakeshia Chaney is taking the school district and one of its teachers to court. She said they contributed to the death of her son, Jeffery Taylor, in December 2019.
Laundry Land manager describes damage after Jeep crashed through front doors in burglary attempt
A Jeep caused thousands of dollars in damages after it crashed through the doors at Laundry Land in Spokane. The manager said the thief took only a comment box.
Joanne Poss is one of the only remaining relatives of Candy Rogers, who’s still living, to remember her. Now Poss' granddaughter is pursuing a career in forensics.
Spokane Shock kicked out of the Indoor Football League
The news comes as Shock owner Sam Adams failed to provide the Spokane Public Facilities District with a security bond needed to play at the Spokane Arena.
Seattle's tiny home villages pose as a potential solution to Spokane's homeless crisis
Seattle's Low-Income Housing Institute is finding big success in tiny solutions, building more than 700 tiny homes in 17 villages for the city's homeless population.
Spokane Mayor Woodward discusses progress on Trent homeless shelter amid other recommended solutions
Spokane's Point-in-Time shows there are nearly 1,800 people experiencing homelessness citywide. It's why Woodward says the city needs to start with the basics.