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Five climbers feared dead after going missing on Kanchenjunga Tower of flame after Brazil fuel depot catches fire  w/video Ecuador President Rafael Correa sworn in for third term China seals first free-trade deal with Switzerland   Oklahoma: To Rescue Survivors, He Pursued the Storm Flying With the Black Ravens New Computer Attacks Traced to Iran, Officials Say Ripley's Believe It or Not museum gets family-friendly makeover NOAA predicts above-average hurricane season LAPD reviews Charles Manson follower's tapes for new clues New rules for disposing old thermostats Marin desalination plant clears hurdle   WIAA Class 2A track championships results San Francisco Chronicle 11 (tie), Steilacoom, River Ridge, W.F. West 20. 14, R.A. Long 18. 15, West Valley (Spokane) 16. 16 (tie), Orting, Sequim 14. 18, Lake Washington 13. 19, Cedarcrest 11. 20 (tie), West Valley (Yakima), Cheney 10. 22 (tie), Wapato, Aberdeen, Sedro ...In brief: Suspect arrested in string of McDonald's robberies The Spokesman Review Sean Martin, 23, was arrested Thursday by Spokane County sheriff's detectives on three counts of first-degree robbery, authorities said. He also has been implicated in a McDonald's robbery in Colville last year but currently is charged only with the ... Becky Metcalf Photography MOUNTLAKE TERRACE -- A high-speed police chase ended Friday night in a violent crash that sent two people to the hospital and killed a 72-year-old man. Police arrested the woman who sped away from police after she was released from Swedish Edmonds Hospital on Saturday. She is being booked for investigation of vehicular homicide in the Snohomish County Jail. Read more: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Police-chase-ends-in-violent-Lynnwood-car-crash-208921481.html#ixzz2UMWpnHoh   Beauty Through my Eyes Photography Leslie Foster - Owner (509) 294-6260 The recent wet weather potentially helped prevent a forest fire, after a squatters cabin went up in flames just off South Sheppard Drive, near Nelson. The incident took place before 2 Wednesday morning. Fire officials say due to the area, fire suppression activities were hampered as the cabin was located approximately three hundred feet up the hill, off of the road, with poor access. Officials say the fire originated from the roof. The cause is under investigation, though it's not believed to be suspicious. Janitor charged in mailing of ricin to judge Philly.com The search warrant is in connection with ricin-laced letters intercepted at a Post Office facility in Spokane earlier in the week. A man was arrested Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in a case involving last week's discovery of a pair of letters containing the ... How about a nice Ice Cream for a Saturday or Sunday Night? McDonalds robber arrested after being recognized as McDonalds employee KXLY Spokane Spokane County Sheriff's Detective Kirk Keyser arrested Sean Martin, 23, of Spokane on Thursday for the armed robbery of a McDonald's in Cheney. Following that robbery, Martin was recognized by an employee as he had worked at several McDonald's ... Wildflowers beckon visitors to Mount Spokane State Park The Spokesman Review (blog) PARKS — Most of the trails are open for hiking and biking at Mount Spokane State Park. If that's not enough incentive, the photo of a Calypso orchid above indicates the wildflower are providing additional attractions. “These little blooms seem to have ... Spokane Joins 'March Against Monsanto' KHQ Right Now LOS ANGELES (AP) - Protests against seed giant Monsanto are getting under way across the U.S. and in dozens of other countries, including Spokane. "March Against Monsanto" organizers say they're calling attention to the dangers posed by genetically ... Gas Line Break In North Spokane KHQ Right Now SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane firefighters responded to a gas line break in north Spokane Saturday afternoon near Lincoln and Nevada. The actual site of the leak was located at a home just to the west of Nevada at N. Dakota and Brownsville Court. Officials ... McDonalds Armed Robber CAUGHT See further below Scary Crash In Post Falls: Semi Versus Car, All Are Okay! Updated -60 minutes ago POST FALLS, Idaho - Around 8:30 AM Friday morning, a compact car driver collided with a semi carrying bread. The car was caught under the trailer, but within two hours both cars were removed from the scene. READ MORE DETAILS INSIDE OF THE STORY>>> Spokane Police Officers Investigate Reports Of Shot Fired In East Spokane KHQ Right Now COM - There is a heavy police presence near Pittsburg and Riverside in east Spokane. Officers are responding to a report of two people shooting at each other. The call came in just before 7:00pm Thursday evening. Officers are now staging behind their ... PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: On Thursday, May 23, 2013, Spokane County Major Crime Detective Kirk Keyser arrested 23-year-old Sean Martin for three counts of first degree robbery.    Through his investigation, Detective Keyser determined Martin was responsible for three McDonald's restaurant robberies that occurred in Spokane County on May 3rd, 2012, May 14th, 2013, and May 21st, 2013, and one in Colville Washington in September, 2012.    The robbery on May 3rd occurred at McDonald's located at 1818 N. Monroe. The robbery on May 14th was at the McDonald's at 6321 N. Monroe and the robbery on the 21st took place at the McDonald's located at 2324 1st St. in Cheney Wa. Detective Keyser worked with investigators from the Cheney Police Department to develop information Martin was responsible for the Cheney robbery.    At the time of Martin's arrest he was armed with a firearm and a large amount of ammunition.  During the course of the investigation, quantities of U.S. Currency were recovered from his residence and his vehicle. Additional units that assisted with this investigation were the U.S. Marshall Service and the Sheriff's Office Investigative Support Unit.   Martin is currently being held in Spokane County Jail on the three robberies that took place in Spokane County. Man shot by FBI had ties to Boston bombing suspect   In Cross Hairs of Tornadoes, a Town’s Residents Stay Put Water Tower in Chelsea Manifests a Secret Life Apple slips billions through loopholes of U.S. tax laws Eric Garcetti wins race for Los Angeles mayor San Francisco in 1951 as seen from a U.S. Navy submarine - gallery Ecuador Pegasus satellite fears over space debris crash Cave paintings in Mexico: uncovered in Burgos Picture by BobShannon Spokane Valley Fire Causes $50000 Dollars Damage KHQ Right Now Resources from the Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) were dispatched at 10:27 P.M. last evening to a reported structure fire at 11712 E 36th Avenue in the Spokane Valley. The initial arriving engine company reported that pressurized black smoke was ...Spokane restaurant offers unique reward to catch crook: pizza MyNorthwest.com A pizza shop hit twice recently by armed robbers has come up with a unique incentive to catch the crook. "We offered a hundred free large pizzas last time. We're offering 200 free large pizzas this time," says Bryan Dickman, owner of Pizza Rita in Spokane. Picture by BobShannon Simple Things for Safe Memorial Day Travels With an increase of vehicles traveling this Memorial Day Weekend, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) is asking motorists to do these simple things to make our roadways safer and more enjoyable to travel. ·         Drive SOBER! In 2010 impaired drivers were responsible for approximately 50% of all fatality collisions on Washington State roadways. Please be responsible. Don’t Drink & Drive! ·         Slow Down!  Don’t Tailgate! Speeding accounts for 30% of fatal collisions on our roadways, while motorists following too closely significantly increase the risk of causing a rear end collision. ·         Buckle Up! People who wear their seatbelt are 70% more likely to walk away uninjured from a major collision. ·         Pay Attention! Distracted driver collisions and fatalities are becoming a reality on our roadways. Let’s reverse this trend. Hang up and drive; the text message can wait! The WSP is dedicated to the prevention of serious injury and fatality collisions. Motorists who do these simple things will make Washington roadways safer and more enjoyable to travel this Memorial Day weekend.