Become the characters you read about... archaeologists, explorers, forensic scientists. You may be surprised to know all that's going on behind the doors at Spokane County's Libraries.

There are always activities for children, including summer reading clubs. But, did you know that our libraries have tons of things for adults, too? This summer you have the opportunity to learn, first hand about a variety of topics: from how to attract birds to your garden, to emergency preparedness and the Oregon Trail journey to a music and juggling show.

Check out the activities going on in your library.. by clicking here.

In last two weeks Eastern Washington and North Idaho have seen over five ATV accidents including one death in the LC Valley last week. While ATV riding is fun, it's important to learn proper technique to remain safe.

“We think it takes special skills to ride an ATV,” says Dale Stevens, a licensed ATV safety instructor with the ATV Safety Institute. ASI is a non-profit sponsored by the all the major ATV manufacturers. Instructors like Stevens teach regular safety classes to educate riders on proper technique, safety skills and the responsibilities that come with owning and riding ATVs.

After taking his course many riders tell Stevens that they didn't know what a work out riding is and that they expected it to be easier. Stevens says that a lot of people expect ATVs to be like riding a couch on wheels but it that it takes a lot of physical effort and knowledge of how ATVs operate to remain safe while riding.

The Spokane Police Department has forwarded on the results of their investigation into the deadly shooting in late March of a car thief by Gail Gerlach to the Spokane County Prosecutor's Office.

Gerlach shot and killed Brendon Kaluza-Graham as he attempted to steal Gerlach's SUV from in front of his home on March 25. Gerlach's SUV had been sitting in front of his home when Kaluza-Graham got in, pulled away from Gerlach's home and began driving away. Gerlach fired a single shot at the SUV as it pulled away, hitting Kaluza-Graham in the back of the head.

The SUV crashed into a garage a few blocks away and Kaluza-Graham was declared dead on the scene by medical personnel.

While investigating Gerlach's use of deadly force against Kaluza-Graham, they have looked at whether or not a threat still existed when he fired his pistol at his SUV as it was being driven away.