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This week the Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments on who in the state has the power to commute a death sentence to life in prison.
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Supporters say it’s a chance for the state to be a leader in ending the war on drugs and addressing the disproportionate harm those policies have had on people of color.
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Two airmen from Fairchild Air Force Base have been arrested by a regional counterterrorism task force for allegedly stealing ammunition from the base, and falsifying records to hide the theft. One of them drew law enforcement attention for posting about seizing the U.S. Capitol online.
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One of the two candidates running in this year’s Spokane County Sheriff’s race has dropped out.
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Spokane Public Schools current approach to discipline bars school staff from arresting students, focuses on restorative practice and does not include school resource officers. It has garnered praise from some, and criticism from others – including Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl
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Spokane County Commissioners unanimously approved sign-on bonuses Tuesday of up to $25,000 for new hires who have experience at other departments, and up to $10,000 for entry-level deputies.
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Spokane’s police chief is urging legislators to clarify several police reform laws that went into effect last summer. He, and many other law enforcement leaders across the state, argue the new measures have made crime worse by making it harder to detain people suspected of breaking the law.
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During the pandemic inmates and their families say its been difficult to see a doctor, mental health provider, or their loved ones. They fear those delays will permanently impact their well-being.
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Haskell called his wife’s comments reprehensible and racist.
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The group of community members and public officials who have been meeting for seven years to push for criminal justice reform in Spokane County met for…