Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Union releases deal’s terms

  November 22, 2009 in City on Page B1 City Hall’s largest union will give up half of its promised 2010 pay raise to prevent layoffs, if the Spokane City Council signs off on a new agreement. Officials last … 5

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  Spokane’s police ombudsman ready to listen, earn trust

  September 7, 2009 in City on Page A5 Spokane’s first police ombudsman, Tim Burns, started work late last month, nearly a year after the City Council created the position amid public outcry over police conduct. Burns, 55, moved … 5

• Spokane hires first police ombudsman

  June 29, 2009 in City After years of debate, Spokane on Monday hired its first independent police ombudsman. 2

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  Protest outdraws ombudsman forum

  May 30, 2009 in City on Page A7 The warmest day of the year appeared to be enough to keep crowds from a Friday meet and greet with the three finalists vying to be Spokane’s first police ombudsman. … 6

• Few show up to meet ombudsman candidates

  May 29, 2009 in City The warmest day of year appeared to be enough to keep crowds from a Friday meet and greet with the three finalists vying to be Spokane’s first police ombudsman. Fewer … 9