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Anti-LGBTQ+ Vandals Wage War on Washington's Safe Spaces

A local youth support group, an independent bookstore, and a candidate for political office have been targeted.

Police Spokane Beating Not Hate Crime

A man who was badly beaten outside of a Spokane, Wash., gay bar was not the victim of a hate crime, say police.

Spokane recalls embattled gay mayor

Spokane embattled mayor James E. West must leave office this month, based on returns of a special election sparked by allegations he used a city computer to woo men over the Internet

Spokane mayor struggles against public opinion

More than six in 10 people said they would vote to oust Spokane, Wash., mayor James West if a special recall election were held today, a newspaper and television station report.

Arrests Made in Brutal Attack on Spokane Trans Woman

Two men have been charged in last week's assault on Jacina Carla Scamahorn, as police remain under investigation for allegedly mistreating the victim.

Spokane mayor tries to block release of computer files

Lawyers for Spokane, Wash., mayor James West are asking a judge to block the release of contents of West's work computer, in part because they would be "highly offensive to a reasonable person."

Spokane Cops Under Investigation for Response to Trans Woman's Assault

Jacina Carla Scamahorn is demanding an apology from Spokane police officers who she says were disrespectful while responding to an assault that has left her recovering from head injuries.