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News >  Spokane

From an arena to college dorms, Spokane lays out options for isolation

UPDATED: Fri., May 22, 2020

Spokane officials outlined a broad plan for isolation of COVID-19 patients this week with options that could include hotels, college dormitories, and sports arenas.

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Spokane County cleared to move to Phase 2 of reopening

UPDATED: Fri., May 22, 2020

Spokane County is cleared to move to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start reopening plan.

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Spokane City Council weighs, defers rate increase for ambulance service

UPDATED: Thu., May 21, 2020

The Spokane City Council continued to ask questions at a proposed 28% rate increase for American Medical Response, the city’s medical transportation provider.

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Spokane clears path for sidewalk eateries; more action to help restaurants reopen expected

UPDATED: Thu., May 21, 2020

On Thursday, the Spokane City Council took swift action aimed at reducing the lag time between filing an application and receiving city permission to operate on a sidewalk, street or parking lot.

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Spokane ends free parking but will be lax about enforcement until June

Wed., May 20, 2020

Shake out those quarters – or better yet, open up a mobile app – because parking in downtown Spokane is no longer free as of Tuesday.

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Commission will consider if Spokane City Council members deserve pay raises

UPDATED: Wed., May 20, 2020

Spokane’s Salary Review Commission reviews the council and mayor’s salaries every two years. Many, including Council President Breean Beggs, believe they’re due for a raise, and offered blunt assessments of their roles as city council members.

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Spokane City Council backs push to reopen economy, enter Phase 2

UPDATED: Tue., May 19, 2020

The Spokane City Council threw its weight behind the push to reopen the region’s economy on Monday.

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Spokane planning looser rules so restaurants can expand seating into streets, sidewalks

UPDATED: Mon., May 18, 2020

Spokane eateries could soon face fewer hurdles to receive the city’s OK to set up tables in their parking lots, on the sidewalk and even on the street.

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‘Nobody had an answer’: When Spokane found itself buried in volcanic ash 40 years ago, it struggled to respond

Sun., May 17, 2020

As ash from the eruption of Mount St. Helens 290 miles away darkened the sky above Spokane and began to fall onto the streets, businesses and homes below, nobody knew how dangerous it was. Not even the people in government tasked with coordinating a response.

News >  Business

Demand for business loans from city-nonprofit partnership less than expected as uncertainty clouds future

UPDATED: Fri., May 15, 2020

When the city of Spokane and Craft3 teamed up on a new small business loan program, they assumed the phone would ring off the hook. They’re still waiting.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Divers recover body of 41-year-old man who fell into Moses Lake

UPDATED: Fri., May 15, 2020

The body of a man who fell into Moses Lake was recovered by divers on Thursday.

News >  Spokane

Fairgrounds isolation facility to stay open two extra weeks while alternatives arranged

UPDATED: Thu., May 14, 2020

The isolation facility at the county fairgrounds will continue to operate through the end of May.

News >  Spokane

Plans unveiled for homeless shelters in Spokane Arena, county office building

UPDATED: Thu., May 14, 2020

Spokane city officials detailed plans on Thursday to open temporary homeless shelters at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena and a county-owned office building.

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Spokane Arena slated to become homeless shelter pending City Council approval

UPDATED: Wed., May 13, 2020

The Spokane Arena is slated to become Spokane’s next homeless shelter on Saturday when the Guardians Foundation vacates the downtown Spokane Public Library and Cannon Street shelters, according to Guardians CEO Mike Shaw.

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A G&T to go? State OKs cocktails for the road, so long as they stay in the trunk

UPDATED: Tue., May 12, 2020

Soldiering on through the economic uncertainty of the stay-home order, Spokane restaurants are shaking, stirring, and slinging cocktails to go after the state liquor board eased restrictions last week.

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Spokane City Council considers limiting shelter reductions

UPDATED: Mon., May 11, 2020

After the brief closure of the Cannon Street warming center led to a tent city near downtown Spokane last month, the Spokane City Council will consider a new law that would prohibit the reduction of city-funded shelter beds unless officials prove they’re no longer needed.

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Lime eyeing limited rollout of scooters in Spokane

UPDATED: Mon., May 11, 2020

Pending approval from public health officials, the city of Spokane wants to add itself to the list of 10 cities currently served by the rideshare company’s temporary “Lime Aid” program.

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Spokane City Council considers backing county push for ease on restrictions

UPDATED: Tue., May 12, 2020

Identify, contain and prevent future coronavirus infections.

News >  Spokane

Spokane County Health Board, health officer ask state to consider sooner reopening for Spokane

UPDATED: Tue., May 12, 2020

The Spokane Board of Health is asking state officials to allow the county to move to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan, with Health Officer Dr. Bob Lutz’ approval.

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Spokane officials aim to replace barely used virus isolation facility with ‘menu’ of less costly options

Sun., May 10, 2020

Spokane officials are assessing plans for isolation facilities as they prepare for the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The cost of an ambulance ride in Spokane could soon go up more than 20%

Sun., May 10, 2020

The city’s ambulance service, American Medical Response, could soon be allowed to charge nearly 20% more to Spokane patients.

News >  Spokane

Spokane City Council considers backing Inslee’s phased plan without rejecting sooner reopening

UPDATED: Fri., May 8, 2020

The Spokane City Council is considering a resolution that would “strongly endorse” Gov. Jay Inslee’s four-phase plan for reopening the state.

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Avista delays conversion of Upriver Drive stretch into park until 2021

UPDATED: Fri., May 8, 2020

Avista still plans to convert a small section of Upriver Drive into a riverside neighborhood park, but its construction has been delayed until 2021.

News >  Spokane

State officials say Woodward misinterpreted Inslee’s position on reopening Spokane County

UPDATED: Wed., May 6, 2020

Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward excoriated Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday for insisting that Spokane go at least three weeks without a new COVID-19 case before it jumps ahead in the state’s reopening plan – but there was a fundamental misunderstanding between state and local officials.

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Psychiatric nurses stay connected to patients, despite isolation orders

Wed., May 6, 2020

Advanced practice psychiatric nurses, accustomed to treating patients face-to-face, have quickly adapted their practices to continue counseling and prescribing medication to patients with a broad array of mental health needs that are only exacerbated by the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.