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 >>
Friday, July 25 2014 5:45 AM EDT2014-07-25 09:45:06 GMT
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. - The Washington State Department of Health believes some local water systems are at risk after severe storms moved through the area on Wednesday and they have issued some boil-water advisories. More >>
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. - The Washington State Department of Health believes some local water systems are at risk after severe storms moved through the area on Wednesday and they have issued some boil-water advisories. In Spokane and Pend Oreille counties, several water systems are under boil-water advisories:·More >>
Friday, July 25 2014 4:12 AM EDT2014-07-25 08:12:58 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - As of 9:30pm Thursday, there were still more than 20,000 customers without power in the Inland Northwest.More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. - As of 9:30pm Thursday, there were still more than 20,000 customers without power in the Inland Northwest. In a press release sent out Thursday night, Avista said they have 68% of the nearly 40,000 customers who lost power during Wednesday's severe thunderstorm have power again. There were still more than 12,000 customers without power, however. Avista said rein...More >>
Friday, July 25 2014 12:19 AM EDT2014-07-25 04:19:06 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - A storm seemed to leave just as fast as it arrived Wednesday in Spokane. High winds blew over trees and utility lines, causing widespread power outages and some severe property damage. INSIDE>>>| Power Outages | PHOTOS |More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. - A storm seemed to leave just as fast as it arrived Wednesday in Spokane. High winds blew over trees and utility lines, causing widespread power outages and some severe property damage. INSIDE>>>| Power Outages | PHOTOS |More >>
Thursday, July 24 2014 9:57 PM EDT2014-07-25 01:57:53 GMT
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - "The Coeur d'Alene Tribe has a long history of working on social rights issues in the area," says Coeur d'Alene Tribe Public Relations Director, Heather Keen. More >>
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - "The Coeur d'Alene Tribe has a long history of working on social rights issues in the area," says Coeur d'Alene Tribe Public Relations Director, Heather Keen. On Monday the tribe, along with Coeur d'Alene Casino management made the decision to cancel the Ted Nugent concert set to kick off at the casino this August, saying the rock star is known to make racially biased comments.More >>
Thursday, July 24 2014 8:55 PM EDT2014-07-25 00:55:14 GMT
KHQ.COM - Cabinet Mountain Water District in Boundary County, Idaho is asking all customers to curb their water usage because of the power outage. In the event that power is not able to be restored, there could be a water shortage. Again, this is only for Cabinet Mountain Water District users in Boundary County, Idaho.More >>
KHQ.COM - Cabinet Mountain Water District in Boundary County, Idaho is asking all customers to curb their water usage because of the power outage. In the event that power is not able to be restored, there could be a water shortage. Again, this is only for Cabinet Mountain Water District users in Boundary County, Idaho.More >>
Thursday, July 24 2014 8:41 PM EDT2014-07-25 00:41:07 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - If you've lived long enough you know that life is not easy, nor is it fair. It's even harder when you don't have a support system to help you through those times.More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. - If you've lived long enough you know that life is not easy, nor is it fair. It's even harder when you don't have a support system to help you through those times. In this week's 'Keeping Vigil' KHQ's Stephanie Vigil introduces you to Hearth Homes, a sanctuary for women who have experienced extreme hardships in life with nowhere to turn. More >>
Thursday, July 24 2014 5:36 PM EDT2014-07-24 21:36:36 GMT
PEND OREILLE COUNTY, Wash. - At this time, Pend Oreille PUD has approximately 4,000 customers without power, primarily in the southern portion of the county. Line repair estimates available at this time include the following areas: Gregg’s Addition and Conklin Meadows, Deeter and McCloud Creek Roads and South County. >>>MORE INFO>>>More >>
PEND OREILLE COUNTY, Wash. - At this time, Pend Oreille PUD has approximately 4,000 customers without power, primarily in the southern portion of the county. Line repair estimates available at this time include the following areas: Gregg’s Addition and Conklin Meadows, Deeter and McCloud Creek Roads and South County. >>>MORE INFO>>> More >>
Thursday, July 24 2014 3:49 PM EDT2014-07-24 19:49:45 GMT
RIVERSIDE, Wash. - Many families were still at the Red Cross Shelter set up at Riverside High School in Riverside Thursday morning.A storm on Wednesday afternoon destroyed or damaged 44 homes and knocked down close to 100 trees in Riverside Village Mobile Home Park.Many residents said the storm looked like a tornado as it swept through their neighborhood.More >>
RIVERSIDE, Wash. - Many families were still at the Red Cross Shelter set up at Riverside High School in Riverside Thursday morning.A storm on Wednesday afternoon destroyed or damaged 44 homes and knocked down close to 100 trees in Riverside Village Mobile Home Park.Many residents said the storm looked like a tornado as it swept through their neighborhood. More >>
Thursday, July 24 2014 3:45 PM EDT2014-07-24 19:45:02 GMT
UPDATE: Officials say the massive wildfire that has destroyed about 150 homes in north-central Washington is now more than half contained.The rain and hail that fell on Wednesday, wasn't enough to extinguish the nearly 400-square-mile Carlton Complex of fires, but it gave crews a chance to dig lines along the south and east parts. The fire is 52% contained.More >>
UPDATE: Officials say the massive wildfire that has destroyed about 150 homes in north-central Washington is now more than half contained.The rain and hail that fell on Wednesday, wasn't enough to extinguish the nearly 400-square-mile Carlton Complex of fires, but it gave crews a chance to dig lines along the south and east parts. The fire is 52% contained. More >>
