• Transit expansion on ballot again
The Spokane Transit Authority board voted 6-3 to once again ask voters for a tax increase to expand bus service and provide funding for the controversial Central City Line.
• Complaint filed against council assistant
Michael Cannon, a conservative who ran for Spokane City Council, has filed a complaint against Adam McDaniel, the aide for Council President Ben Stuckart, alleging that his outside political work constitutes a violation of the city's ethics code.
• Investigation launched into grave robbing
A skull found near Downriver Golf Course has been identified as belonging to a 72-year-old man who died and was interred in 1919. Officials have determined that someone broke into his grave and removed his skull.
• Arson destroys Bonners Ferry church
Historic St. Ann’s Catholic Church was burnt to a crisp. Law enforcement have a person of interest.
• U.S. suicide rate up
Federal data reveals that suicide rates are on the rise.
• Mexico could relax marijuana laws
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has proposed legalizing medical marijuana and allowing people to carry small amounts of the drug.
• Prince is dead
The legendary pop star died in his Minnesota home at age 57. Here he is performing a shredding guitar solo.