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The Federal Aviation Administration approved the use of drones for the fight against wildfires burning across the state of Washington in July.

Taiwan's Central News Agency says a plane has crashed in a failed emergency landing, killing 51 people.

Delta Air Lines, United and US Airways each canceled flights Tuesday to Israel because of safety and security concerns, after a rocket attack near Tel Aviv's airport.

Developer, Dave Black, said it was in 2004 when he started the process to bring Target to the South Hill.

UPDATE: The Watermelon Hill fire remains 80% contained. Fish Trap resort evacuations have been lowered to advisory level according to the WA Department of Natural Resources.

Oregon voters will decide whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use after state elections officials on Tuesday said the measure qualified for the November ballot.

The Alta Lake Golf Course is one of the most popular courses in Central Washington, but on Thursday night when the Carlton Complex fire made its way through it took out the clubhouse, 80 carts, and the cafe.

Whether it's a downtown historical walk or a walk along the beautiful Spokane River, there is much to see and do for walkers in Spokane, Washington.

The U.S. attorney's office plans to sell a home connected to a man who has been questioned in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme in Spokane, Washington, and is awaiting trial on weapons charges in North Dakota.

Police in Dayton say a dog has attacked and killed a 7-month-old boy. Police tell Dayton CBS affiliate WHIO that the baby's step-grandmother was watching the infant for the day when her dog attacked and killed him Sunday afternoon.

The city of Spokane is installing more parking meters along the edges of downtown, forcing drivers to pay up or face a fine.

Steady stream of donations: Dustin Reischman, of the American Red Cross, sorts through donated clothing, bedding and nonperishable food items at the KHQ television studio courtyard on Monday.

Police asked for help Monday to find a missing 44-year-old Spokane woman. Shawna Crowe was reported missing by her mother.

Some of the hardest hit towns in Central Washington will have a tough road ahead even after the Carlton Complex has come and gone, and that's where people from our area are stepping up to give them a helping hand.

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According to Chuck Turley with the Department of Natural Resources, crews made substantial progress Sunday and the fire, which estimated to be about 11,000 acres, is 40-percent contained.

President Barack Obama will visit Seattle on Tuesday to attend an event for the Democratic National Committee, the White House said Wednesday.

Firefighters continued their efforts to contain Washington state's largest wildfire on Sunday.

Receive FREE access by logging in to or creating your Spokesman.com account. The Shadow defeated Wenatchee United 3-0 on Sunday at Spokane Falls CC to claim the Evergreen Premier League soccer championship in the league's first year.

It is July 20, 1969. Mission Control at NASA's Houston headquarters joins the watching world in a collective sigh of relief.