As fires devastate Spokane, suspect Aaron Farinucci’s troubled history comes into focus
It has been more than a decade since Aaron Farinacci served time for fatally shooting his father.
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Western wildfire could be latest climate disaster to unsettle property insurance market
As Washington state reels from a devastating wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes in Spokane last weekend, experts say the disaster has cast newfound uncertainty over a property insurance market
Spokane man drowns at Independence Point
Coeur d'Alene police and fire personnel respond to a drowning at Independence Point on Saturday afternoon. An adult male visitor was reported pulled from Lake Coeur d'Alene near the beach after being found s...
Police: Man charged with starting Spokane wildfire planned for weeks
A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for igniting it, p...
Little outlines state's efforts to help with Spokane wildfires
Flanked by a collection of Smokey Bear pictures inside the Coeur d’Alene Interagency Fire Cache on Friday, Idaho Gov. Brad Little had one simple message for the state of Washington and its current battle w...
Spokane County looking to reunite burnt orange cat with owners
Spokane County is hoping to reunite a burnt orange cat found in the aftermath of the Spokane Complex fires with its owner.
Spokane wildfire suspect planned blaze for weeks, court documents say
A man accused of starting a major wildfire that continued to burn in northeast Washington on Aug. 6 told investigators he had planned the fire for weeks before setting it.
Man charged with arson in Spokane told police he planned it for weeks
Spokane fire, arson, Aaron Farinacci, Detective Michael Drapeau, Spokane County, fires in Washington.
Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun Give Back in Spokane in New Photos
Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun continue rolling up their sleeves to help wildfire victims in her Washington hometown ... packing and organizing donations at a local food bank.
Red flag warning issued for Spokane County, Eastern Washington for Friday, Saturday
Less than a week after devastating fires destroyed hundreds of homes in Spokane County, the National Weather Service has again issued a red flag warning for much of Eastern Washington over strong wind gusts...
Spokane police address incorrect evacuation information for residents in Five Mile Prairie area
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Police Department (SPD) announced on Thursday night that the Five Mile Prairie area is still under Level 3 evacuation status, following reports that a “well-known
Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks
Police say a man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for ign...
Sydney Sweeney, Scooter Braun Step Up As Devastating Spokane Wildfires Rage
Sydney Sweeney and boyfriend Scooter Braun volunteered in Washington state amid the raging Spokane area wildfires.
Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say
Aaron Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three burning around the city that have destroyed hundreds of buildings.
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Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks
Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks
A Spokane County detective who interviewed the man accused of starting one of the city’s wildfires says the man planned it for two weeks. Detective Michael Drapeau said in a
Washington insurance commissioner discusses help for wildfire victims, fire mitigation during visit to Spokane
Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer said Wednesday her office is surging additional personnel to Spokane to answer questions and help those impacted by this weekend’s Spokane Complex fires file...
FBI Says Call 9-1-1 to Report Unauthorized Drones at Spokane, WA, Wildfire
Over four days, Spokane has seen 41 unauthorized drones detected, disrupting firefighting efforts at wildfires.
Video: Insane Video Shows Firefighters Battling Massive Blaze Near Spokane
Wildfires are ravaging the state of Washington ... and new video shows firefighters attempting to fight back against the surging flames ... and it's intense.
As Spokane Complex Fires burn, other blazes continue spreading throughout Washington
Windy, dry and hot conditions have spurred fires throughout the state as the Spokane Complex fires also burned.
State officials encourage donations to reputable charities following Spokane Complex fires
Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown is warning those wishing to donate to the response to wildfires burning in Spokane County and across the state to make contributions to reputable sources.
Spokane Area Fires at a glance
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Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated
Crews have taken advantage of cooler weather to begin getting a handle on wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of people around Washington state’s second-largest city, but hotter, drier and wind...
Arizona man, who killed his own father, now accused of starting wildfire in Spokane, Washington
Arizona man, who killed his own father, now accused of starting wildfire in Spokane, Washington