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News >  Spokane

New tool offers public a way to analyze police use of force

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 5, 2019

An interactive use-of-force dashboard was launched on Tuesday on the Office of Police Ombudsman’s website.

News >  Spokane

Spokane City Councilwoman Kate Burke dreams big on child care, explores problem of declining access

Mon., Sept. 2, 2019

Councilwoman Kate Burke wants to provide free access to early childhood care in Spokane.

News >  Spokane

Hillyard’s water contamination may lead to locks on fire hydrants

Mon., Sept. 2, 2019

The city plans to consider installing locks on its fire hydrants and building fill stations after a hydroseeding company’s backflow into the city’s water system disrupted service for residents in Hillyard earlier this year.

News >  Spokane

Developers offer mixed views on video’s proposed ‘cure’ for Spokane

Sat., Aug. 31, 2019

Local developers offer their perspectives on the issues raised in “Curing Spokane,” a video released Thursday that discusses downtown crime, public safety and homelessness.

News >  Spokane

Local developer releases video suggesting cure for downtown Spokane crime

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 29, 2019

Spokane isn’t dying, but it needs curing. That’s the argument made in “Curing Spokane,” a 17-minute video released on Thursday and produced by Spokane developer Larry Stone.

News >  Spokane

Condon expresses doubts whether city’s efforts to handle homelessness are working

Tue., Aug. 27, 2019

As he prepares to leave office, does Mayor David Condon think that the city’s efforts to address homelessness have been adequate?

News >  Local Government

Spokane City Council sets new rules for employee, equipment loans

Mon., Aug. 26, 2019

The Spokane City Council adopted an ordinance establishing a policy for sharing city employees.

News >  Spokane

Police Guild watches its watchdog, escalates protest against investigation into violent arrest

Sun., Aug. 25, 2019

In an escalation of its protest against an investigation into a violent February arrest, the Spokane Police Guild has filed a public records request for the communications of numerous city officials.

News >  Spokane

Browne’s Addition takes historic vote, elects to become historic district

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 23, 2019

Browne’s Addition voters have approved a historic designation for their neighborhood.

News >  Spokane

Spokane’s downtown, Shadle libraries to close for renovations; downtown work to take nearly 2 years

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 21, 2019

The undertaking aims to bring the libraries’ design up to the demands of 21st century library patrons, who are increasingly utilizing the system for far more than just checking out books.

News >  Spokane

‘The lack of affordable housing is actually costing us’: Cantwell promotes affordable housing bill in Spokane

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 20, 2019

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell came to Spokane on Tuesday to champion federal legislation that, if passed, aims to spur the development of 9,700 new units of affordable housing in Washington state and thousands more across the country over the next decade by expanding existing tax incentives for affordable housing development.

News >  Spokane

Time running out on Browne’s Addition historic preservation vote

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 20, 2019

Residents are running out of time to voice opinion on making the neighborhood an historic district. Apparently just 20 more votes needed to keep this ball rolling.

News >  Spokane

Spokane moves closer to transferring land near Gonzaga Prep for affordable housing projects

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 20, 2019

The City Council approved a letter of intent on Monday that is the first step in transferring city-owned land for the development of an affordable housing project spearheaded by Catholic Charities.

News >  Spokane

Proposal to rename East Central Community Center after MLK creates debate

Sun., Aug. 18, 2019

The effort to rename the East Central Community Center after a civil rights icon has met pushback from those who believe the name should continue to reflect the neighborhood it serves.

News >  Spokane

Catholic Charities, city to consider land deal to spur affordable housing project near Gonzaga Prep

Fri., Aug. 16, 2019

The city of Spokane will consider selling five parcels of city-owned property to facilitate the development of 96 units of affordable housing under a partnership between Gonzaga University, Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington and other local nonprofits.

News >  Spokane

Salvation Army objects to Stuckart’s concerns about group’s treatment of LGBT community

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 15, 2019

In response to concerns Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart expressed Wednesday about discrimination against the LGBT community at a new city-funded shelter, the Salvation Army said it doesn’t discriminate based on gender or sexuality and accused the mayoral candidate of pandering to his base.

News >  Spokane

Spokane officials pick operator for new homeless shelter, but location, funding questions remain

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 16, 2019

The city announced a service provider for its proposed homeless shelter on East Sprague.

News >  Spokane

Commission renews Spokane Police Ombudsman Bart Logue’s contract

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 13, 2019

With glowing praise, the Office of the Police Ombudsman Commission unanimously voted on Tuesday to renew Bart Logue’s contract to serve as the civilian watchdog of the Spokane Police Department for three more years.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Commission to decide if Spokane Police Ombudsman Bart Logue keeps job

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 13, 2019

The Police Ombudsman Commission will meet in executive session on Tuesday to discuss a possible contract extension for Police Ombudsman Bart Logue.

News >  Spokane

Spokane City Council expands tax incentive zone for housing developers

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 12, 2019

The Spokane City Council voted 5-1 to expand the multifamily tax exemption zone, which council president Ben Stuckart calls the city’s best tool to promote development.

News >  Spokane

Seattle’s politics and problems play role in Spokane mayoral election

UPDATED: Sun., Aug. 11, 2019

Though voters in Seattle appeared last week to dismiss the notion that their city is “dying,” the November general election is shaping up to test if Spokane feels sick.

News >  Spokane

Realtors’ investment in Spokane elections pays dividends

Thu., Aug. 8, 2019

Advocating for change at every level of city government, the Association of Washington Realtors threw their support behind political novices at an unprecedented level in the months leading up to the primary. And it paid off.

News >  Spokane

Spokane City Council president race narrows to contest between two very different candidates

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 7, 2019

The picture that emerged on Tuesday night remained essentially unchanged after more votes were counted Wednesday in the primary election for Spokane City Council president, setting up a contest between a sitting council member campaigning on his record and a newcomer who believes a reorientation is needed.

News >  Spokane

Beggs and Wendle in lead for Spokane City Council president; Fagan lags

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 7, 2019

Breean Beggs and Cindy Wendle earned the most votes for Spokane City Council president in early returns posted Tuesday night.

News >  Spokane

Nadine Woodward bests Ben Stuckart as both advance to November election for Spokane mayor

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 7, 2019

Political newcomer Nadine Woodward bested Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart in the primary race for Spokane’s mayor Tuesday night, with both vowing a tough general election campaign ahead.