Alexandra (Alex) Duggan
@alexdugganreports.bsky.social
Police & crime reporter at The Spokesman-Review, covering both Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho — formerly both TV & print in Boise, ID. Reach me on Signal: aduggan.58
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Trying not to stress / frustration cry so I’m just drinking local wine instead. Makes more sense.
November 13, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Trying not to stress / frustration cry so I’m just drinking local wine instead. Makes more sense.
NEW: Spokane City Council & Spokane police scrap request for “sound cannons” that are notoriously controversial after public outcry about their effects on people.
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Police request for 'sound cannon' scrapped as City Council balks
Spokane Police and the City Council have agreed after public outcry to scrap the purchase of two portable high-range speakers, informally known as “sound cannons” for their piercing noises that can ca...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
NEW: Spokane City Council & Spokane police scrap request for “sound cannons” that are notoriously controversial after public outcry about their effects on people.
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Just think about all the different positions the admin has taken on this since Monday
“We will comply. We will not comply. We will partially comply. We’ll pay half. We’ll pay slightly more than half. We’ll do it but not bc a judge told us to. We are appealing! We withdraw the appeal. We’re paying”
“We will comply. We will not comply. We will partially comply. We’ll pay half. We’ll pay slightly more than half. We’ll do it but not bc a judge told us to. We are appealing! We withdraw the appeal. We’re paying”
JUST IN: USDA informs states they will comply with court order and release SNAP funds as court battle drags out. Funds could be available as soon as today.
November 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Just think about all the different positions the admin has taken on this since Monday
“We will comply. We will not comply. We will partially comply. We’ll pay half. We’ll pay slightly more than half. We’ll do it but not bc a judge told us to. We are appealing! We withdraw the appeal. We’re paying”
“We will comply. We will not comply. We will partially comply. We’ll pay half. We’ll pay slightly more than half. We’ll do it but not bc a judge told us to. We are appealing! We withdraw the appeal. We’re paying”
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Breaking: A federal appeals court just denied a last-minute bid by the Trump admin to temporarily halt some SNAP funding during the shutdown.
November 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Breaking: A federal appeals court just denied a last-minute bid by the Trump admin to temporarily halt some SNAP funding during the shutdown.
One of the most interesting parts about this is the AG is arguing this was a private event which would restrict free speech.
All of my reporting indicates that it was not.
It was — by all accounts — a public event.
Here’s that story: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
All of my reporting indicates that it was not.
It was — by all accounts — a public event.
Here’s that story: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
November 7, 2025 at 11:36 PM
One of the most interesting parts about this is the AG is arguing this was a private event which would restrict free speech.
All of my reporting indicates that it was not.
It was — by all accounts — a public event.
Here’s that story: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
All of my reporting indicates that it was not.
It was — by all accounts — a public event.
Here’s that story: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Remember Teresa Borrenpohl, the Coeur d’Alene woman dragged out of a Republican town hall by her arms?
Idaho AG Raul Labrador has cleared Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris of any wrongdoing in the matter.
Norris is seen putting hands on Borrenpohl before directing her removal in multiple videos.
Idaho AG Raul Labrador has cleared Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris of any wrongdoing in the matter.
Norris is seen putting hands on Borrenpohl before directing her removal in multiple videos.
November 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Remember Teresa Borrenpohl, the Coeur d’Alene woman dragged out of a Republican town hall by her arms?
Idaho AG Raul Labrador has cleared Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris of any wrongdoing in the matter.
Norris is seen putting hands on Borrenpohl before directing her removal in multiple videos.
Idaho AG Raul Labrador has cleared Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris of any wrongdoing in the matter.
Norris is seen putting hands on Borrenpohl before directing her removal in multiple videos.
A federal jury tonight found Martin Diaz, the Spokane man fighting deportation, “not guilty” of assaulting a Border Patrol agent when they tackled him outside of his home earlier this year.
He has been in the U.S. since he was 2 years old.
Link to prior coverage: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
He has been in the U.S. since he was 2 years old.
Link to prior coverage: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Spokane man fighting deportation arraigned on assault charge on agent
A Spokane man arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents on April 29 appeared in court Thursday after a grand jury found probable cause to charge him with assault on a federal officer stemming from his arr...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:12 AM
A federal jury tonight found Martin Diaz, the Spokane man fighting deportation, “not guilty” of assaulting a Border Patrol agent when they tackled him outside of his home earlier this year.
He has been in the U.S. since he was 2 years old.
Link to prior coverage: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
He has been in the U.S. since he was 2 years old.
Link to prior coverage: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
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The Caldwell Police Department has been the only one of 10 agencies at a recent federal raid in Wilder, Idaho, to confirm that its officers zip-tied children during the Oct. 19 operation at a horse racing venue.
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Some children were zip-tied during raid in Wilder. Will agencies own up to it?
The FBI first said reports that children were zip-tied were “completely false.” The agency qualified that by saying no “young” kids were.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The Caldwell Police Department has been the only one of 10 agencies at a recent federal raid in Wilder, Idaho, to confirm that its officers zip-tied children during the Oct. 19 operation at a horse racing venue.
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
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SCOOP: Idaho’s health department quietly declined the entirety of its annual $1.5 million federal Title X funding in April, leaving patients statewide without any access to the family planning program.
One Idaho health district no longer offers contraception at all.
From me:
One Idaho health district no longer offers contraception at all.
From me:
While some states fight to restore Title X family planning funding, Idaho chooses to forfeit it
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare quietly declined the entirety of its annual $1.5 million federal Title X funding, leaving patients statewide without free and low-cost contraception and repr...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
SCOOP: Idaho’s health department quietly declined the entirety of its annual $1.5 million federal Title X funding in April, leaving patients statewide without any access to the family planning program.
One Idaho health district no longer offers contraception at all.
From me:
One Idaho health district no longer offers contraception at all.
From me:
NEW: Spokane’s police chief issued a release to all media this morning following our story that broke Friday.
“This conduct is unacceptable and does not reflect the values or professionalism of the Spokane Police Department.”
ICYMI, here’s the link to that: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
“This conduct is unacceptable and does not reflect the values or professionalism of the Spokane Police Department.”
ICYMI, here’s the link to that: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
November 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
NEW: Spokane’s police chief issued a release to all media this morning following our story that broke Friday.
“This conduct is unacceptable and does not reflect the values or professionalism of the Spokane Police Department.”
ICYMI, here’s the link to that: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
“This conduct is unacceptable and does not reflect the values or professionalism of the Spokane Police Department.”
ICYMI, here’s the link to that: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
I always wonder what work I could be doing in Boise if I had stayed there. Then I remember how bad of a spot I was in. I was overeating, under eating, barely sleeping, angry all the time, hated my life and wanted everything to just end. All it took was a reporter asking if I wanted a job in Spokane+
November 3, 2025 at 5:13 AM
I always wonder what work I could be doing in Boise if I had stayed there. Then I remember how bad of a spot I was in. I was overeating, under eating, barely sleeping, angry all the time, hated my life and wanted everything to just end. All it took was a reporter asking if I wanted a job in Spokane+
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British police said 10 people have been hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, following a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train Saturday evening, and that counter-terrorism police are supporting the investigation. n.pr/49yyTqb
10 people hospitalized after UK train stabbing attack, 9 with life-threatening injuries
British police said 10 people have been hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, following a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train Saturday evening, and that counter-terrorism police are supporting the investigation.
n.pr
November 2, 2025 at 6:54 AM
British police said 10 people have been hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, following a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train Saturday evening, and that counter-terrorism police are supporting the investigation. n.pr/49yyTqb
OK, palate cleanser from the other story, y’all. I wrote this story a ways back about an SPD officer who has worked very hard trying to get people into treatment through kindness & compassion.
Here’s that: www.spokesman.com/stories/2024...
Here’s that: www.spokesman.com/stories/2024...
People remember the officers who treat them with compassion. Spokane Police Sgt. Richie Plunkett is one of them
When Spokane Police Sgt. Arthur “Richie” Plunkett is attempting to coax someone off the Monroe Street Bridge just before they plan to jump, he might start out with a joke.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:51 AM
OK, palate cleanser from the other story, y’all. I wrote this story a ways back about an SPD officer who has worked very hard trying to get people into treatment through kindness & compassion.
Here’s that: www.spokesman.com/stories/2024...
Here’s that: www.spokesman.com/stories/2024...
BREAKING: Two Spokane Police officers resigned this year amid an investigation into allegations they were seducing victims of domestic violence, hundreds of documents show.
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MORE: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Two Spokane Police officers resign amid investigation for on-duty sexual acts with domestic violence victims
Two Spokane police officers have resigned within the past year amid internal affairs investigations into allegations that they had used their badge to seduce women who were victims of domestic violenc...
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November 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
BREAKING: Two Spokane Police officers resigned this year amid an investigation into allegations they were seducing victims of domestic violence, hundreds of documents show.
MORE: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
MORE: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Keep an eye out for a story from me today 👀
October 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Keep an eye out for a story from me today 👀
From me: Spokane mayor declares citywide emergency in response to federal shutdown & more unhoused people seeking shelter in the coming months www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Spokane mayor declares emergency following federal shutdown, increased need for homeless resources from new ordinance
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown declared a city emergency Wednesday to speed up the process for local residents and homeless people to access more resources following colder weather, a change in city law and...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
From me: Spokane mayor declares citywide emergency in response to federal shutdown & more unhoused people seeking shelter in the coming months www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
I’ve been in an Eminem phase lately… please send thoughts and prayers because idk what’s happening
October 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I’ve been in an Eminem phase lately… please send thoughts and prayers because idk what’s happening
Turned on music from 2012 and it transported me back to being a teenager frolicking around the gardens of the Idaho Penitently after hours, because that’s like, what teenagers in Boise did or something.
October 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Turned on music from 2012 and it transported me back to being a teenager frolicking around the gardens of the Idaho Penitently after hours, because that’s like, what teenagers in Boise did or something.
A North Idaho sheriff’s deputy is facing a criminal charge after accusations that he beat a jail inmate so badly he ended up in the hospital.
Court documents state the deputy kicked, punched and slammed the man’s head and threw his limp body against a wall. www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Court documents state the deputy kicked, punched and slammed the man’s head and threw his limp body against a wall. www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
North Idaho deputy facing charge after accusations of beating, throwing a jail inmate 'like a rag doll'
A former Boundary County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing a criminal charge after being accused of beating and throwing a jail inmate around “like a rag doll” two years ago.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:56 AM
A North Idaho sheriff’s deputy is facing a criminal charge after accusations that he beat a jail inmate so badly he ended up in the hospital.
Court documents state the deputy kicked, punched and slammed the man’s head and threw his limp body against a wall. www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Court documents state the deputy kicked, punched and slammed the man’s head and threw his limp body against a wall. www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Good morning. I am fascinated with Spokane Police’s evolving “dialogue policing” unit, where members focus on connections and conversations to prevent any type of escalation at mass protests.
All things considered, it appears to be working.
Here’s more from me: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
All things considered, it appears to be working.
Here’s more from me: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Spokane police officers at the 'No Kings' protest were different. Here's why their strategy may be working
They don’t look like the other police officers.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Good morning. I am fascinated with Spokane Police’s evolving “dialogue policing” unit, where members focus on connections and conversations to prevent any type of escalation at mass protests.
All things considered, it appears to be working.
Here’s more from me: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
All things considered, it appears to be working.
Here’s more from me: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Boise friends!
What’s a good after-work drink spot downtown these days? I am not keeping up with the new bars and the old stuff and whatever. Help!
What’s a good after-work drink spot downtown these days? I am not keeping up with the new bars and the old stuff and whatever. Help!
October 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Boise friends!
What’s a good after-work drink spot downtown these days? I am not keeping up with the new bars and the old stuff and whatever. Help!
What’s a good after-work drink spot downtown these days? I am not keeping up with the new bars and the old stuff and whatever. Help!
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Trump posts AI video showing him literally dumping shit on America
October 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Trump posts AI video showing him literally dumping shit on America