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BLOG: KHQ's Dan Kleckner reflects on his trip to D.C. with 90 veterans on the Honor Flight
BLOG: KHQ's Dan Kleckner reflects on his trip to D.C. with 90 veterans on the Honor Flight
SPOKANE, Wash. - I had a feeling this trip would turn into something special when our plane arrived at Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. We were greeted by the airport fire department using water cannons blasting a "Welcome" stream of water which formed an arch in which our plane proceeded through to the gate.
More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - I had a feeling this trip would turn into something special when our plane arrived at Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. We were greeted by the airport fire department using water cannons blasting a "Welcome" stream of water which formed an arch in which our plane proceeded through to the gate.
More >>PHOTOS: Honoring our heroes on Veterans Day
PHOTOS: Honoring our heroes on Veterans Day
KHQ.COM - We appreciate all of the brave men and women who have served and are serving our country to protect the freedoms we get to enjoy every day. More >>KHQ.COM - We appreciate all of the brave men and women who have served and are serving our country to protect the freedoms we get to enjoy every day. This year on Veterans Day we asked you to send in photos of the Veterans in your life, and we compiled them into one big slideshow as a way to say thank you to all who serve.More >>Willard Elementary students building support for our nation's heroes
Willard Elementary students building support for our nation's heroes
SPOKANE, Wash. - Students at Willard Elementary School know that it's perfectly acceptable to get a little messy sometimes, especially when it's for a good cause. More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - Students at Willard Elementary School know that it's perfectly acceptable to get a little messy sometimes, especially when it's for a good cause. That's what 100 students did over the past few months to honor our country's veterans."We're painting bricks that look like flags with Honor Flight in mind," explained Kay Wright, a retired teacher from Willard who spearheads this project year after year.More >>Veterans Day deals and freebies
Veterans Day deals and freebies
SPOKANE, Wash. - Tuesday is Veterans Day, when we honor the brave men and women who serve our country in the armed forces, and many businesses are paying their respects to military members with deals and freebies!More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - Tuesday is Veterans Day, when we honor the brave men and women who serve our country in the armed forces, and many businesses are paying their respects to military members with deals and freebies! It is important to note, that before you try to redeem the deals listed, it is a good idea to call ahead, as some restrictions may apply.More >>Veterans Day Salute: One Spokane Man's Story of Growing Up In Pearl Harbor
Veterans Day Salute: One Spokane Man's Story of Growing Up In Pearl Harbor
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 >>Veterans Day Events
Veterans Day Events
Saluting The Brave: Help Us Celebrate Local Veterans
Saluting The Brave: Help Us Celebrate Local Veterans
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 >>Meadow Ridge Students Get Lesson in Bravery Just In Time For Veterans Day
Meadow Ridge Students Get Lesson in Bravery Just In Time For Veterans Day
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 >>7 First-Class Passengers Give Up Seats To Marines Returning From Afghanistan
7 First-Class Passengers Give Up Seats To Marines Returning From Afghanistan
Starbucks Wants To Recruit 10,000 Vets, Spouses To Its Ranks
Starbucks Wants To Recruit 10,000 Vets, Spouses To Its Ranks
Polamalu To Cut Hair In Support Of Vets
Polamalu To Cut Hair In Support Of Vets
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 >>Hiring Our Heroes - Job Help
Hiring Our Heroes - Job Help
Empowering veterans and military spouses with employment and education opportunities.More >>Empowering veterans and military spouses with employment and education opportunities.More >>WWII Hero Receives French Legion Medal Of Honor At Fairchild Air Force Base
WWII Hero Receives French Legion Medal Of Honor At Fairchild Air Force Base
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 >>Saluting The Brave: Dedication Ceremony Honors Veterans
Saluting The Brave: Dedication Ceremony Honors Veterans
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 >>SALUTING THE BRAVE: Wife Of Saluting Wounded Soldier 'Overcome With Pride'
SALUTING THE BRAVE: Wife Of Saluting Wounded Soldier 'Overcome With Pride'
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 >>SLIDESHOW: Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall
SLIDESHOW: Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall
The traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is making its only appearance in eastern Washington this year.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 >>Vietnam Refugee Gets Prestigious Award In Spokane
Vietnam Refugee Gets Prestigious Award In Spokane
"Sam" Lien Le was given one of the most prestigious awards in the country Saturday in Spokane, and when you hear his story, you'll know why.More >>"Sam" Lien Le was given one of the most prestigious awards in the country Saturday in Spokane, and when you hear his story, you'll know why.More >>SALUTING THE BRAVE: Northwest Honor Flight On Its Way To DC
SALUTING THE BRAVE: Northwest Honor Flight On Its Way To DC
SALUTING THE BRAVE: Spokane Native Awarded Medal Of Honor
SALUTING THE BRAVE: Spokane Native Awarded Medal Of Honor
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 >>Spokane Veterans Hospital Renamed
Spokane Veterans Hospital Renamed
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 >>SALUTING THE BRAVE: Vietnam War MIA Remains Returning To Walla Walla
SALUTING THE BRAVE: Vietnam War MIA Remains Returning To Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) - The remains of an Air Force pilot who died in the Vietnam War are being returned to Walla Walla for burial.More >>WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) - The remains of an Air Force pilot who died in the Vietnam War are being returned to Walla Walla for burial.More >>Agent Orange Exposure In Vietnam: A Spokane Woman’s Battle
Agent Orange Exposure In Vietnam: A Spokane Woman’s Battle
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 >>First Inland Northwest Honor Flight Of The Season Returns To The Inland Northwest
First Inland Northwest Honor Flight Of The Season Returns To The Inland Northwest
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 >>Army Vet Receives Medal Of Honor For Afghan Fight
Army Vet Receives Medal Of Honor For Afghan Fight
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 >>BEYOND THE BATTLEFIELD: The Endless Struggle For America's Severely Wounded Warriors
BEYOND THE BATTLEFIELD: The Endless Struggle For America's Severely Wounded Warriors
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Hiring Our Heroes - Job Help
Hiring Our Heroes - Job Help
Empowering veterans and military spouses with employment and education opportunities.More >>Empowering veterans and military spouses with employment and education opportunities.More >>Washington Department of Veterans Affairs website
Washington Department of Veterans Affairs website
Visit the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs website for information on benefits, services and programs.More >>Visit the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs website for information on benefits, services and programs.More >>Washington State’s Veteran/Service Member Owned Business Registry
Washington State’s Veteran/Service Member Owned Business Registry
Registry of veteran or service member owned businesses in Washington state.
More >>Registry of veteran or service member owned businesses in Washington state.More >>
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Vantage Highway reopens, Milepost 22 Fire continues to burn to the north
Vantage Highway reopens, Milepost 22 Fire continues to burn to the north
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YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - Evacuation notices have gone out to residents in about 30 homes because of a wildfire burning in central Washington. The state Department of Natural Resources said Thursday that the blaze about two miles north of Vantage near the Columbia River had burned nearly 8 square miles (21 square kilometers). The Yakima Herald reports that the fire dubbed milepost 22 started Wednesday afternoon and was 30 percent contained on Thursday afternoon. A ...
More >>YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - Evacuation notices have gone out to residents in about 30 homes because of a wildfire burning in central Washington. The state Department of Natural Resources said Thursday that the blaze about two miles north of Vantage near the Columbia River had burned nearly 8 square miles (21 square kilometers). The Yakima Herald reports that the fire dubbed milepost 22 started Wednesday afternoon and was 30 percent contained on Thursday afternoon. A ...
More >>Report: Fire risk to Glacier chalet was 'underestimated'
Report: Fire risk to Glacier chalet was 'underestimated'
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) - A report indicates that fire managers had "underestimated" the risk posed to a Glacier National Park backcountry dormitory that burned last year. The Missoulian reports the investigation report by the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service notes lessons learned following the lightning-caused fire that damaged the dining hall and destroyed the dormitory of the Sperry Chalet last August. A learning analysis notes that fire staff incorrec...
More >>MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) - A report indicates that fire managers had "underestimated" the risk posed to a Glacier National Park backcountry dormitory that burned last year. The Missoulian reports the investigation report by the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service notes lessons learned following the lightning-caused fire that damaged the dining hall and destroyed the dormitory of the Sperry Chalet last August. A learning analysis notes that fire staff incorrec...
More >>Motorcyclist dies in Hauser collision
Motorcyclist dies in Hauser collision
A Spokane man has been pronounced deceased after his motorcycle was involved in a collision on Idaho State Highway 53 in Hauser on Thursday afternoon.
More >>A Spokane man has been pronounced deceased after his motorcycle was involved in a collision on Idaho State Highway 53 in Hauser on Thursday afternoon.
More >>New report shows EPA underestimated the dangers of chemicals in drinking water
New report shows EPA underestimated the dangers of chemicals in drinking water
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - A new study released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that perfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, are more dangerous at lower levels than previously thought. The 852-page study was suppressed by the Trump administration because of the "public relations nightmare" it might cause. High levels of these chemicals, which are found in firefighting foam, were detected in the Airway Heights drinking water system last year.
More >>AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - A new study released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that perfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, are more dangerous at lower levels than previously thought. The 852-page study was suppressed by the Trump administration because of the "public relations nightmare" it might cause. High levels of these chemicals, which are found in firefighting foam, were detected in the Airway Heights drinking water system last year.
More >>Hayden woman will be oldest female competitor at CdA's Half Ironman
Hayden woman will be oldest female competitor at CdA's Half Ironman
In an old pasture, there’s a track that Dexter Yeats' husband mowed out to create her own field of dreams. It’s where she spends a majority of her time training. At 72-years old, she’ll be the oldest female competitor at Coeur d’Alene's Ironman 70.3, but it’s still safe to say she's in better shape than most people half her age.
More >>In an old pasture, there’s a track that Dexter Yeats' husband mowed out to create her own field of dreams. It’s where she spends a majority of her time training. At 72-years old, she’ll be the oldest female competitor at Coeur d’Alene's Ironman 70.3, but it’s still safe to say she's in better shape than most people half her age.
More >>Terminally ill Rathdrum baby gets gift of comfort from local business
Terminally ill Rathdrum baby gets gift of comfort from local business
RATHDRUM, Idaho - A family said their main priority right now is keeping their sick baby comfortable. They were recently told by doctor's their 19month-old daughter isn't expected to live much longer. They said one of the only things that eases her pain is a specialty chair that insurance won't cover. That's when friends said, "Help Me Hayley."
More >>RATHDRUM, Idaho - A family said their main priority right now is keeping their sick baby comfortable. They were recently told by doctor's their 19month-old daughter isn't expected to live much longer. They said one of the only things that eases her pain is a specialty chair that insurance won't cover. That's when friends said, "Help Me Hayley."
More >>Kootenai County Sheriff's Office Program Helps Find Elderly With Dementia Or Alzheimer's
Kootenai County Sheriff's Office Program Helps Find Elderly With Dementia Or Alzheimer's
KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho - It doesn’t matter the time of year or the conditions outside, rescuers risk their lives to find missing people. Some are found; others don’t make it. “We're having a lot of calls for service in reference to these folks wandering away from their homes,” Will Klinkefus, a sergeant with the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office said. Two years ago, the sheriff’s office became the first law enforcement agency in Idaho to
More >>KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho - It doesn’t matter the time of year or the conditions outside, rescuers risk their lives to find missing people. Some are found; others don’t make it. “We're having a lot of calls for service in reference to these folks wandering away from their homes,” Will Klinkefus, a sergeant with the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office said. Two years ago, the sheriff’s office became the first law enforcement agency in Idaho to
More >>Thursday morning fire collapses, destroys Butte home
Thursday morning fire collapses, destroys Butte home
Courtesy BSB Fire via ABC Fox Montana
Courtesy BSB Fire via ABC Fox Montana
BUTTE, Mont. - Firefighters are investigating after a blaze that collapsed a house early Thursday morning. They say that by the time firefighters arrived, the fire already engulfed most of the house. Amanda Persons, who lives across the street, saw the house go up in flames, a sight she describes 'terrifying'. "I was in my house and then all of the sudden I hear sirens and I see all of the bright lights so I came running out," Persons said.
More >>BUTTE, Mont. - Firefighters are investigating after a blaze that collapsed a house early Thursday morning. They say that by the time firefighters arrived, the fire already engulfed most of the house. Amanda Persons, who lives across the street, saw the house go up in flames, a sight she describes 'terrifying'. "I was in my house and then all of the sudden I hear sirens and I see all of the bright lights so I came running out," Persons said.
More >>Spokane kicks off summer with annual 'Summer Parkways' event
Spokane kicks off summer with annual 'Summer Parkways' event
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SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane’s largest block party and celebration of outdoor events, Spokane Summer Parkways, will shut down 4 miles of streets on the South Hill Thursday evening. The event includes a variety of family friendly activities, such as yoga,dancing, jump rope, hula hoops and and more. People are allowed to bring their own equipment if they would like. All activities are free. The excitement goes from 6 to 9 p.m. The streets will
More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane’s largest block party and celebration of outdoor events, Spokane Summer Parkways, will shut down 4 miles of streets on the South Hill Thursday evening. The event includes a variety of family friendly activities, such as yoga,dancing, jump rope, hula hoops and and more. People are allowed to bring their own equipment if they would like. All activities are free. The excitement goes from 6 to 9 p.m. The streets will
More >>Punk rockers D.O.A. search for longtime backdrop stolen in Spokane
Punk rockers D.O.A. search for longtime backdrop stolen in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - Legendary punk rock band D.O.A. is asking for the Spokane community to keep an eye out after the band's van was broken into during a show at The Pin over the weekend. D.O.A. was founded in 1977 in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is considered one of the founders of the hardcore punk subgenre of music, along with other mainstays like Bad Brains and Black Flag.
More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - Legendary punk rock band D.O.A. is asking for the Spokane community to keep an eye out after the band's van was broken into during a show at The Pin over the weekend. D.O.A. was founded in 1977 in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is considered one of the founders of the hardcore punk subgenre of music, along with other mainstays like Bad Brains and Black Flag.
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