Monday, November 11 2013 8:57 PM EST2013-11-12 01:57:36 GMT
He grew up in Pearl Harbor more than 70 years ago, but for Bob Snider, the memories of life on the island are still fresh.More >>
He grew up in Pearl Harbor more than 70 years ago, but for Bob Snider, the memories of life on the island are still fresh. His Spokane home is covered in photos and memorabilia from those days, including a picture of him as a child swimming in Pearl Harbor with his father, photos of his childhood home, his mother's tropical artwork and memories of the day that changed everything.More >>
Monday, November 11 2013 12:40 AM EST2013-11-11 05:40:10 GMT
We at KHQ want to help salute the brave, local heroes right here in our area in honor of Veterans Day.More >>
We at KHQ want to help salute the brave, local heroes right here in our area in honor of Veterans Day. We want to help celebrate your hero by putting them on the air.More >>
Thursday, November 7 2013 9:07 PM EST2013-11-08 02:07:09 GMT
Some local students got a lesson in bravery, commitment, and patriotism when they learned about our Nation's Veterans.More >>
Some local students got a lesson in bravery, commitment, and patriotism when they learned about our Nation's Veterans. "There are many flags in many lands, There are flags of many hue, But there is no flag however grand, Like our own red, white and blue." Those are the lyrics to the song "There Are Many Flags In Many Lands" that were sung by 4th, 5th, and 6th graders at Meadow Ridge Elementary School in Mead, Washington.More >>
Wednesday, November 6 2013 1:03 PM EST2013-11-06 18:03:38 GMT
KHQ.COM - Fourteen Marines on their way home from serving in Afghanistan were upgraded to first class on their flight from Chicago to San Diego.More >>
KHQ.COM - Fourteen Marines on their way home from serving in Afghanistan were upgraded to first class on their flight from Chicago to San Diego.More >>
Thursday, October 31 2013 8:26 PM EDT2013-11-01 00:26:19 GMT
His hair is legendary. It is reportedly insured for $1 million dollars. And now it will be cut. All for a great cause.More >>
His hair is legendary. It is reportedly insured for $1 million dollars. And now it will be cut. All for a great cause. "I understand the issues that veterans, and their families, face while serving our country and I am honored to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Mane Event, encouraging the nation to unite for veterans for a second year," said Polamalu.More >>
Friday, October 25 2013 11:59 AM EDT2013-10-25 15:59:28 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - Thursday was a very special honor for a WWII veteran... 69 years after the war.More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. - Thursday was a very special honor for a WWII veteran... 69 years after the war. During a ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, retired Air Force Major Clarence Grimes received the French Legion of Honor medal. It is the highest honor bestowed by the country of France. Major Grimes entered the Army Air Corps in October of 1943. Grimes was a member of the 449th bomb group. More >>
Saturday, October 19 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-10-20 03:41:39 GMT
A dedication ceremony for veterans who served throughout history was held today at Veterans Memorial Park in Benewah County.More >>
A dedication ceremony for veterans who served throughout history was held today at Veterans Memorial Park in Benewah County. There was a strong turnout at the dedication today. The county has three Medal of Honor recipients, including Lloyd McCarter, Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, and Vernon Baker.More >>
Thursday, October 17 2013 10:30 AM EDT2013-10-17 14:30:46 GMT
NBC NEWS - A wounded and presumed unconscious soldier whose valiant salute during a hospital Purple Heart ceremony made grown men weep and quickly became hugely popular online — and his wife says she understands why people are reacting with so much emotion to her hero husband.More >>
NBC NEWS - A wounded and presumed unconscious soldier whose valiant salute during a hospital Purple Heart ceremony made grown men weep and quickly became hugely popular online — and his wife says she understands why people are reacting with so much emotion to her hero husband.More >>
The traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is making its only appearance in eastern Washington this year. The wall includes the names of the more than 58,000 service members who died in Vietnam, Including 84 service members from Spokane. The traveling wall is not affiliated with the federal government. More >>
Tuesday, September 24 2013 2:46 PM EDT2013-09-24 18:46:58 GMT
KHQ.COM - On Tuesday morning 86 war veterans departed from Spokane International Airport on their way to Washington D.C. as part of the Inland Northwest Honor Flight program. More >>
KHQ.COM - On Tuesday morning 86 war veterans departed from Spokane International Airport on their way to Washington D.C. as part of the Inland Northwest Honor Flight program. 84 World War II Vets, 1 Korean War Vet, and a Vietnam Vet are a part of the one day trip to see the memorials in D.C.More >>
Tuesday, August 27 2013 12:37 AM EDT2013-08-27 04:37:53 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Spokane native has been awarded the Medal Of Honor by President Obama. More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has bestowed the Medal of Honor on Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan who risked his life to save an injured soldier and to resupply ammunition to his comrades during intense fighting in a remote mountain outpost.More >>
Wednesday, August 21 2013 3:28 PM EDT2013-08-21 19:28:31 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The Spokane Veterans Medical Center has been renamed in memory of Medal of Honor winners Joe E. Mann and Bruce A. Grandstaff.More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The Spokane Veterans Medical Center has been renamed in memory of Medal of Honor winners Joe E. Mann and Bruce A. Grandstaff.More >>
Monday, July 15 2013 10:03 PM EDT2013-07-16 02:03:15 GMT
It was a rare honor for a local WWII veteran on Monday, or for any war veteran for that matter.More >>
It was a rare honor for a local WWII veteran on Monday, or for any war veteran for that matter. Del Casper flew 35-missions over parts war-torn Germany & Europe. He says his plane was hit flying one of those missions, but he wasn't injured. Monday, the French government awarded Casper for protecting their country.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:17 AM EDT2013-05-23 06:17:27 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash – Terry Siekerman just marked the eighth anniversary of her husband, Gary Gilbrech's death. While she's still trying to figure out how to live without him, she's also still waiting forMore >>
SPOKANE, Wash – Terry Siekerman just marked the eighth anniversary of her husband, Gary Gilbrech's death. While she's still trying to figure out how to live without him, she's also still waiting for validation over why she says he died.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:05:02 GMT
KHQ.COM - For the first time in the program's history, Inland NW Honor Flight chartered an entire aircraft, taking 96 veterans on this single flight. This is three times the amount normally taken on a commercial flight. More >>
KHQ.COM - For the first time in the program's history, Inland NW Honor Flight chartered an entire aircraft, taking 96 veterans on this single flight. This is three times the amount normally taken on a commercial flight. More >>
Sunday, April 14 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-04-15 01:47:21 GMT
LEWISTON, Idaho - This weekend in Lewiston, 68 years after his service to our country in World War II, a Lewiston man finally got the recognition he deserved.More >>
LEWISTON, Idaho - This weekend in Lewiston, 68 years after his service to our country in World War II, a Lewiston man finally got the recognition he deserved. Dwight Staley served in the US Army during World War II, stationed in the South Pacific. Though, despite being involved in many conflicts during the war, Dwight never received any of his medals.More >>
Monday, February 11 2013 4:30 PM EST2013-02-11 21:30:01 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has bestowed the Medal of Honor upon an Army veteran for his courageous leadership during a daylong firefight in Afghanistan.More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has bestowed the Medal of Honor upon an Army veteran for his courageous leadership during a daylong firefight in Afghanistan.More >>
Monday, October 10 2011 2:47 PM EDT2011-10-10 18:47:14 GMT
KHQ.COM - July 4, 2010, was a bad day for Tyler Southern.More >>
KHQ.COM - July 4, 2010, was a bad day for Tyler Southern. He dreamed he was with his older brothers, playing sandlot football, running and laughing, horsing around just like they used to when they were together as kids in Jacksonville, Fla.More >>
Saturday, April 19 2014 2:37 AM EDT2014-04-19 06:37:08 GMT
UPDATE: Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the robbery that occurred Thursday evening at the McDonald's at 2200 W. Wellesley Ave. Major Crimes Detectives are also investigating the possibility these suspects are connected to other robbery incidents.More >>
UPDATE: Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the robbery that occurred Thursday evening at the McDonald's at 2200 W. Wellesley Ave. Major Crimes Detectives are also investigating the possibility these suspects are connected to other robbery incidents. More >>
Saturday, April 19 2014 2:36 AM EDT2014-04-19 06:36:00 GMT
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - A judge has rejected Steven Powell's request to have taxpayers pay for his court-ordered sex offender treatment after a voyeurism conviction.Pierce County Superior Court Judge Ronald Culpepper agreed Friday with the state attorney general's office that Powell cited the wrong statute when he made his request.More >>
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - A judge has rejected Steven Powell's request to have taxpayers pay for his court-ordered sex offender treatment after a voyeurism conviction.Pierce County Superior Court Judge Ronald Culpepper agreed Friday with the state attorney general's office that Powell cited the wrong statute when he made his request.More >>
Saturday, April 19 2014 2:09 AM EDT2014-04-19 06:09:06 GMT
LEWISTON, Idaho — Poachers are likely killing far more game animals than wolves are, state wildlife officials in North Idaho say. Officials tell the Lewiston Tribune in a story on Friday that last year in North Idaho they confirmed poaching of 30 elk, four moose, 13 mule deer and 57 whitetail deer. More >>
LEWISTON, Idaho — Poachers are likely killing far more game animals than wolves are, state wildlife officials in North Idaho say. Officials say last year in North Idaho they confirmed poaching of 30 elk, four moose, 13 mule deer and 57 whitetail deer.
Friday, April 18 2014 11:10 PM EDT2014-04-19 03:10:58 GMT
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - The lawyer for a woman whose husband died in the deadly Washington state mudslide says her client has filed claims seeking a total of $7 million from Washington state and Snohomish County.Lawyer Corrie Yackulic said Friday that Deborah Durnell wants to learn exactly why a hillside gave way and what government officials knew about risks to those living below in the small community of Oso, 55 miles northeast of Seattle.More >>
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - The lawyer for a woman whose husband died in the deadly Washington state mudslide says her client has filed claims seeking a total of $7 million from Washington state and Snohomish County.Lawyer Corrie Yackulic said Friday that Deborah Durnell wants to learn exactly why a hillside gave way and what government officials knew about risks to those living below in the small community of Oso, 55 miles northeast of Seattle.More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 9:51 PM EDT2014-04-19 01:51:33 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash- Several parents in Spokane were concerned when they heard their kids were served soured milk at Whitman Elementary. The district says it happened on Monday April 14th, 3 parents who spoke with KHQ say it was also served Tuesday before the district was made aware. District leaders say the milk had an expiration date of April 16th but went bad before that date.More >>
SPOKANE, Wash- Several parents in Spokane were concerned when they heard their kids were served soured milk at Whitman Elementary. The district says it happened on Monday April 14th, 3 parents who spoke with KHQ say it was also served Tuesday before the district was made aware. District leaders say the milk had an expiration date of April 16th but went bad before that date. More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 9:37 PM EDT2014-04-19 01:37:43 GMT
(KHQ)- "Runners are a breed of their own, they're fighters," explained Heather LeFriec, who runs with the Spokane Swifts, an all-female competitive running club. "If you tell them they can't do something, they'll go do it. They like the challenge, that's mostly why they run."That is why she, and many other runners from Spokane, are not surprised by the fact that this year's Boston Marathon is bigger than ever, with over 36,000 runners participating.More >>
(KHQ)- "Runners are a breed of their own, they're fighters," explained Heather LeFriec, who runs with the Spokane Swifts, an all-female competitive running club. "If you tell them they can't do something, they'll go do it. They like the challenge, that's mostly why they run."That is why she, and many other runners from Spokane, are not surprised by the fact that this year's Boston Marathon is bigger than ever, with over 36,000 runners participating. More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 9:11 PM EDT2014-04-19 01:11:17 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - People who shopped at Michaels between May 2013 and January 2014 could be impacted by a security breach that stole nearly 2.6 million shoppers' credit and debit card information. Michaels says it has fixed the problem, so shopping at the stores is no longer an issue.More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. - People who shopped at Michaels between May 2013 and January 2014 could be impacted by a security breach that stole nearly 2.6 million shoppers' credit and debit card information. Michaels says it has fixed the problem, so shopping at the stores is no longer an issue.More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 4:13 PM EDT2014-04-18 20:13:11 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - The man killed in an early morning crash on Friday has been identified as 34-year-old, Alejandro E. Apodaca. Just before 12:30, Apodaca crashed his car on S. Bowdish Rd. He was traveling South on Bowdish near 17th when he lost control of his car, uprooting a tree in the front yard of a home. More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. - The man killed in an early morning crash on Friday has been identified as 34-year-old, Alejandro E. Apodaca. Just before 12:30, Apodaca crashed his car on S. Bowdish Rd. He was traveling South on Bowdish near 17th when he lost control of his car, uprooting a tree in the front yard of a home. More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 3:19 PM EDT2014-04-18 19:19:31 GMT
KHQ.COM - Easter is right around the corner and we wanted to make sure we let you know of all the locations the Easter Bunny would be. Here are a list of some local Easter Egg hunts for kids. If you know of an Easter Egg hunt that you would like to add to this list, please post it to our Facebook page here: http://tinyurl.com/kzxupu7More >>
KHQ.COM - Easter is right around the corner and we wanted to make sure we let you know of all the locations the Easter Bunny would be. Here are a list of some local Easter Egg hunts for kids. If you know of an Easter Egg hunt that you would like to add to this list, please post it to our Facebook page here: http://tinyurl.com/kzxupu7 More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 3:03 PM EDT2014-04-18 19:03:39 GMT
OSO, Wash. (AP) - President Barack Obama is scheduled visit the scene of Washington state's devastating mudslide Tuesday. He'll find a haunting wasteland of shattered timber and deep muck, dotted here with the wreckage of a pickup truck, and there with young girl's flip-flop.More >>
OSO, Wash. (AP) - President Barack Obama is scheduled visit the scene of Washington state's devastating mudslide Tuesday. He'll find a haunting wasteland of shattered timber and deep muck, dotted here with the wreckage of a pickup truck, and there with young girl's flip-flop. More >>
