As part of Target Zero Task Force, a traffic safety program that strives to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington by 2030, Click it or Ticket recently showed successful results. The goal was to pursue unbuckled and distracted drivers.

More than 130 police and sheriff agencies statewide worked the extra patrols, funded by a grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.

Between May 20th and June 2nd, extra law enforcement patrolled Spokane, Whitman, Pend Oreille and Ferry County roads looking for unbuckled drivers and passengers, and motorists using their cell phones or other electronic devices.

During these patrols, 297 seatbelt infractions were written, in addition to 101 cell phone/texting or usage of other electronic device tickets.

Other tickets issued during extra patrols included

Getting to Los Angeles just got quicker and easier. Spokane International Airport will accept the first passengers to embark on a nonstop flight from GEG to LAX on Tuesday. They're doing it in style.

Passengers will be given a celebrity welcome, complete with chair massage and breakfast. Paparrazi will be on hand, capturing the headlines and taking photos of the travelers against a backdrop of the golden California sand and surf. Each person also can participate in a raffle for California-themed prizes.

A Coeur d'Alene man is recovering from being knocked unconscious and robbed while walking the Centennial Trail. Kootenai County Sheriff's deputies say the attack happened Friday night around 10:45 near Atlas road.

The man is ok, but the suspect is still on the run.

While these are isolated incidents, police say it's easy to be on the lookout. When you're running or walking, look for places someone could potentially hide, to ensure your safety.

Jennifer Martin walks along the trail everyday at lunch.

"People are generally pretty nice, it's kind of fun to walk by and have people say 'hi' to you," Martin said.

She's usually alone when she walks, so Jennifer keeps her head on a swivel. She turns down her iPod so she can hear her surroundings, and always looks people passing by in the eye.

"They know you know you're looking at them it's a power stance kind of, body language," Martin said.

Spokane Police say you don't need to be paranoid, but aware. If you can, walk with a friend.

"You're also an easy target if you're by yourself. I recommend pairs or more," Lt. Rex Olson said.