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City OKs street closures for Catholic Charities affordable housing project

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 18, 2020

Catholic Charities'jb plans for an affordable housing complex in northeast Spokane won a critical green light from the city on Monday. 

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City Council calls for equity in criminal justice reform

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 17, 2020

To the extent that it has power over the criminal justice system, the Spokane City Council called Monday for it to be applied equitably.

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Union, 911 dispatch center clash over change in fire dispatch

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 17, 2020

The union representing city of Spokane fire dispatchers is once again at odds with leaders of the county’s new 911 dispatch center.

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City of Spokane dishes out $2.9 million in coronavirus aid

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 17, 2020

The city of Spokane poured $2.9 million of coronavirus relief funds into local nonprofits and businesses on Monday.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Spokane City Council mulls endorsement of racial equity in criminal justice system

Mon., Aug. 17, 2020

Although nonbinding, the resolution would lay out the city’s template for criminal justice reform, prioritizing efforts that reduce crime while emphasizing opportunities for diversion from jail and rehabilitation for defendants.

News >  Local Government

In Spokane’s latest fight over fluoride, advocates are making their case to leaders, not voters

Sun., Aug. 16, 2020

After decades of failure at the ballot box, proponents of adding fluoride to the city of Spokane’s water supply are taking a different approach.

News >  WA Government

Wary of violating pandemic limits, Spokane City Council members will stop gathering for meetings

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 17, 2020

As workplaces throughout the country wrestle with when and how employees should return to work, the Spokane City Council has faced the same questions.

News >  WA Government

$2.9 million eyed for COVID relief in Spokane, including money for small businesses and rental assistance

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 2, 2020

The city of Spokane could allocate small businesses and rental assistance programs more than $1 million each from its pool of federal coronavirus aid.

News >  Washington

Heat watch issued for early next week

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 14, 2020

Mild temperatures will give way to excessive heat in the coming days, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a warning on Friday.

‘There will be too much to do’: Spokane City Council hires new manager of equity

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 13, 2020

Alex Gibilisco is ready for his new role as equity manager for the Spokane City Council.

News >  Spokane

Despite pandemic, downtown library renovation on track

Wed., Aug. 12, 2020

Despite disruptions to the construction industry caused by the pandemic and the building’s temporary use as an emergency shelter for the homeless, the project is still on schedule for completion in spring 2022.

News >  Washington

‘You can only watch so much TV’: a dispatch from isolation

Tue., Aug. 11, 2020

Jamie Reynolds, who has been homeless since November, finally had secured housing. But before she could move in, she needed to test negative for coronavirus. While waiting for her test results, she stayed at the Spokane Regional Health District's new isolation center at the My Place Hotel in Spokane Valley.

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Dollars for Double-deckers: STA receives $3 million for new buses on Cheney Line

Tue., Aug. 11, 2020

Double-decker buses will soon boomerang between Spokane and Cheney.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Man suspected of crashing stolen car, fleeing on foot, stealing a second car

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 7, 2020

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man Wednesday accused of leading them on a chase through and around Deer Park in a stolen vehicle.

News >  Local Government

City relaxes restrictions in outdoor dining, but few apply

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 7, 2020

It just became a little bit easier to get a table at Perry Street Brewing.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

‘Setting the context for the conversation’: Spokane City Council, mayor agree on approach to police reform

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 6, 2020

The Spokane City Council and Mayor Nadine Woodward pledged Thursday to embark on a community-centered conversation on police reform.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Not home, but still healthy: Precautious Spokane-area first responders stem spread of COVID-19

Wed., Aug. 5, 2020

Fire departments across Spokane County adopted aggressive masking and quarantine strategies early in the coronavirus pandemic. Now, as cases continue to spike among the general public, first responders are crediting those policies for keeping their crews safe, even as they encounter dangerous situations. 

News >  WA Government

Incumbents McMorris Rodgers and Newhouse advance in Congressional races

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 4, 2020

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers is headed toward a matchup against Democrat Dave Wilson in the November election. 

News >  WA Government

Incumbent Graham, McGarry will square off in District 6

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 4, 2020

Democrat Tom McGarry appears poised to challenge incumbent Republican State Rep. Jenny Graham for a seat representing District 6 in the state House of Representatives.

Spokane City Council proposal would condemn ‘Killology” police training

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 3, 2020

The Spokane City Council may join the chorus of opposition to the controversial “Killology” police training session tentatively scheduled for later this year.

News >  Spokane

Hungry goats eyed for use in fire prevention at Hangman Park

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 3, 2020

Goats will soon shuffle into Spokane’s Hangman Park, but this is no petting zoo.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Spokane mulls limits on neck restraints

Sun., Aug. 2, 2020

Spokane City Council President Breean Beggs proposes prohibiting the police use of neck restraints that restrict blood flow to a person’s brain, unless it is justified as a use of deadly force. 

News >  Local Government

Pro bono ad campaign aims to make masks and social distance the new social norm in Spokane

Sun., Aug. 2, 2020

New public service campaign from Greater Spokane Inc., and created by the marketing firm Desautel Hege, urges Spokane area residents to "Spread Kindness, Not COVID-19."

News >  Local Government

Lime scales back scooters in Spokane due to COVID-19

UPDATED: Fri., July 31, 2020

Lime is responding to new public health restrictions by reducing the number of scooters on Spokane city streets and implementing changes meant to diminish crowding and encourage mask use.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Police arrest suspect in Spokane Valley stabbing

UPDATED: Fri., July 31, 2020

Police have arrested a suspect in a Thursday morning stabbing in Spokane Valley that left a man seriously wounded.