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Sunday: An unattractive day ahead…It's windy with some morning snow shower activity that transitions into off & on passing showers during the afternoon consisting of a rain/snow mix.
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SLIDESHOW: St. Patrick's Day Parade 2013

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KHQ.COM - Thousands lined the streets of downtown Spokane Saturday at noon to watch the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. These are just a few pictures. If you have any you'd like to submit, please send them to pix@khq.com More>>

Booth Gardner, 19th Governor Of Washington, Dies At Age 76

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KHQ.COM - Former Washington Gov. Booth Gardner has passed away. Gov. Gardner, who was born on August 21, 1936, was 76 years old. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1994 and died More>>

North Dakota Senate Approves 6-Week Abortion Ban

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BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota on Friday moved closer to adopting what would be the most restrictive abortion laws in the country, with lawmakers sending the Republican governor measures that could set the state up for a costly legal battle over the U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized the procedure. More>>

County Appeals N. Idaho Judge's Boat Law Ruling

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SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) - Bonner County is appealing a northern Idaho magistrate court judge's ruling that the state's statute regarding the negligent operation of a vessel is unconstitutionally vague. More>>

REMEMBERING BRANDON: The Biggest Gonzaga Fan Around Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - Brandon Chastain never complained once. In eleven years of life he experienced things people should never experience. He had three brain tumors. The third one proved fatal. More>>

Expect Road Closures, Increased Patrols For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - The annual St. Patrick's Parade is set for Saturday, March 16, at noon. More>>

KHQ & SWX: Your Home For Coverage On Selection Sunday Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. – As Selection Sunday draws near, the Gonzaga Bulldogs are expected to get one of four #1 seeds in a field of 68, and KHQ & SWX will be your home for complete coverage. More>>

Coeur d’Alene Parents Upset At Elimination Of School Program

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COEUR d'ALENE, Idaho - A formal complaint has been filed on behalf of more than 100 people after the Coeur d'Alene school board eliminated a developmental program at Hayden Meadows Elementary School. More>>

RIGHT NOW: Mentally Unstable Fugitive On The Loose Video included

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KHQ.COM - Right now US Marshals are asking for your help to find a fugitive. More>>

Miners Memorial In Need Of Repairs Video included

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SHOSHONE COUNTY, Idaho - The Sunshine Miners Memorial in the Silver Valley is in need of some major repairs. More>>

College Basketball Legend Looks Back On Historic Year Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - Few people know college basketball like Jud Heathcote. He recruited Magic Johnson at Michigan State and won a national title in his 45 year college coaching career. More>>

Registration For Hoopfest Is Now Open

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SPOKANE, Wash. - registration for the world's largest three-on-three street basketball tournament is now open. More>>

Tipster Helps SPD Arrest Wanted Fugitive

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SPOKANE, Wash. - Thanks to a tip, Spokane Police Detectives tracked down and arrested a wanted fugitive. More>>

Spokane Police Arrest Prolific Burglar and Vehicle Thief

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SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Police Patrol Anti-Crime Team arrested 39-year-old Thomas M. Clement, a prolific burglar connected to numerous burglaries and vehicle thefts in Spokane More>>

Reports: Father Accidentally Shoots, Kills 10-Month-Old Son In Front Of Family

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KHQ.COM - A 10-month-old boy was shot and killed by his father Thursday in an apparent accident at a Nashville, Tenn., hotel, local media reported. More>>

GUN CONTROL IN AMERICA: NRA Chief Attacks Background Checks

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OXON HILL, Md. (AP) - The head of the National Rifle Association is attacking President Barack Obama's call for mandatory background checks for gun owners. More>>

Gun Attack Inside Bar Kills 7, Wounds 4

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CANCUN, Mexico (AP) - Authorities in the Mexican resort of Cancun say two gunmen burst into a bar in a working class neighborhood and fatally shot seven people. Four others are wounded. More>>

UPDATE: Another Carnival Ship Experiences Problems

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - For the second time this week, Carnival Cruise Lines says one of its ships has experienced problems during a cruise. More>>

Boys, 9 And 10, Show Mom How To Perform CPR And Help Save Infant

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KHQ.COM - A mother says her infant son is alive today because of two neighborhood boys, ages 9 and 10, who showed her how to perform CPR when the 12-week-baby suddenly stopped breathing. More>>

Crime Tracker Kalae Chock Introduces Safety Film For Windows Video included

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KALAE CHOCK: Windows are an easy access point for thieves trying to break into homes.  The Spokane County Sheriff's Office says safety film is a good way to make your windows stronger and help keep criminals out. More>>

New Mexico Horse Slaughterhouse May Be Approved By USDA

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KHQ.COM - In recent weeks, consumers in the United States may have been relieved to know the discovery of horse meat in products labeled all-beef was relegated to Europe. More>>

KHQ WEATHER AUTHORITY: Another Mild Day, Changes On the Way Video included

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KHQ.COM - A cold front moved over us last night, and while that will bring slightly cooler temperatures, it will still be a pretty mild day overall. More>>

Washington State Heath Secretary Worries About Anti-Pot Efforts For Teens

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SEATTLE (AP) - Washington state's top health official says she's worried that a new marijuana law may make teen smoking prevention efforts more difficult. More>>

Yakima Woman Mistakenly Shot By Husband Dies

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YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - A Yakima woman who was mistakenly shot by her husband has died. More>>

Man Accused Of Trying To Nab Girl While Naked

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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Police say a 50-year-old Billings man tried to take an 11-year-old girl outside her home while he was naked. More>>

Missing Woman With Alzheimer's Reunited With Family Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - A 70-year-old woman with early onset Alzheimer's who wandered off from her daughter in downtown Spokane Thursday afternoon has been found safe in the Nine Mile area, hours after she walked away. More>>

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  • Friday, March 15 2013 9:38 PM EDT2013-03-16 01:38:00 GMT
    KHQ.COM - Right now US Marshals are asking for your help to find a fugitive. 26-year-old Anthony Burke was recently released from federal custody but did not meet with his Corrections Officer within the allotted time.
    KHQ.COM - Right now US Marshals are asking for your help to find a fugitive.
  • Friday, March 15 2013 11:16 AM EDT2013-03-15 15:16:41 GMT
    CANCUN, Mexico (AP) - Authorities in the Mexican resort of Cancun say two gunmen burst into a bar in a working class neighborhood and fatally shot seven people. Four others are wounded.
    CANCUN, Mexico (AP) - Authorities in the Mexican resort of Cancun say two gunmen burst into a bar in a working class neighborhood and fatally shot seven people. Four others are wounded.
  • Wednesday, March 13 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-03-13 21:28:00 GMT
    UPDATE: Police have learned that Heather A. Cassel was shot to death while trying to flee after being kidnapped.
    UPDATE: Police have learned that Heather A. Cassel was shot to death while trying to flee after being kidnapped. Cassel broke free from her abductor, Gary L. Stoddard, and ran towards the College Terrace Apartments, screaming for help.
  • Local Sports from SWXLocal Sports from SWX

  • Sunday, March 17 2013 2:35 AM EDT2013-03-17 06:35:44 GMT
    Tri-City played hard but in the end, it wasn't enough. Blake Gal scored the winning goal 34 seconds into overtime to lift the Spokane Chiefs to a 3-2 win over the Tri-City Americans
    Kennewick, WA- Tri-City played hard but in the end, it wasn't enough.

    Blake Gal scored the winning goal 34 seconds into overtime to lift the Spokane Chiefs (44-25-2-0, 90 pts) to a 3-2 win over the Tri-City Americans (40-26-2-3, 85 pts) in front of 5,987 at the Toyota Center regular season home finale.
  • Sunday, March 17 2013 1:57 AM EDT2013-03-17 05:57:54 GMT
    Win or lose, Whitworth athletic director Aaron Leetch believes there's something to learn.
    Whitworth athletic director might be an emotional bundle of nerves during games, but he intends to make a difference in the lives of the young students he oversees.
    Whitworth athletic director might be an emotional bundle of nerves during games, but he intends to make a difference in the lives of the young students he oversees.
  • Sunday, March 17 2013 1:40 AM EDT2013-03-17 05:40:58 GMT
    The Crusaders pulled away late for the upset win at Whitworth.
    Mary Hardin-Baylor took control over the final five minutes of each half and upset sixth-ranked Whitworth 71-63 in an NCAA Division III men's basketball sectional in the Whitworth Fieldhouse.
    Mary Hardin-Baylor took control over the final five minutes of each half and upset sixth-ranked Whitworth 71-63 in an NCAA Division III men's basketball sectional in the Whitworth Fieldhouse.

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