Man on Lime scooter killed in hit and run, state board bans flavored vapes, and other headlines

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Fatal Lime scooter incident
Someone driving an SUV hit and killed a man riding a Lime scooter last night in Spokane before the SUV drove away. (KXLY)

Coming to a city near you
Washington State University unveiled a mobile medical unit that leaders hope will bring health care to rural and underserved areas. (Spokesman-Review)

Girl goes missing
Police are searching for a 17-year-old girl who went to Spokane Community College and didn't come back, leaving only a note in the car saying she had left with her boyfriend. (Spokesman-Review)

Losing flavor
The Washington State Board of Health dismissed angry protesters and decided to ban flavored vape products. (Seattle Times)

Trump's lawyer indicted
Two associates of Rudy Giuliani were indicted for allegedly buying political influence on behalf of the Ukrainian and a Russian businessman. (Politico)  

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Wilson Criscione

Wilson Criscione is the Inlander’s news editor. Aside from writing and editing investigative news stories, he enjoys hiking, watching basketball and spending time with his wife and cat.