Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
Good morning, Spokane Valley.
Spring of Hope International is hosting a run at Life Center in Spokane to raise awareness and funds for water access in Kenya—participants will walk 100 meters with a bucket of water to experience the burden faced by women who travel long distances for water.
Those joining will pay a $45 entry fee with an extra $10 for a t-shirt and the event starts at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
Police arrested Ian S.
Richart in Spokane Valley after he held a resident at gunpoint during a standoff with law enforcement—he faces first-degree burglary, kidnapping, and unlawful possession of a firearm charges and remains in jail without bond. Authorities say he was a suspect in a June shooting but has not been charged in that case.
On Wednesday morning, Sarah Doxey was fatally struck while jogging on South Perry Street, and a 17-year-old suspect fled the scene—crashing his car and failing a sobriety test before police arrested him on charges of Vehicular Assault, Felony Hit and Run, and DUI.
Spokane County and Spokane Valley deputies arrested John R.
Cravens on July 15 after he fled on a bicycle on North Argonne Road near Interstate 90 — a July 14 traffic stop showed he gave a false name and detectives later confirmed the convicted felon now faces charges for burglary, theft, stolen vehicle possession, identity theft and a fugitive warrant from Idaho.
Spokane Scottish Highland Games
2:00 – 10:30 AM — Spokane County Fair and Expo Center — Check event website for entry fees — Celebrate Scottish culture with music, athletics, and dance.
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