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Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty on September 27. The gesture aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive for state and U.S. flags at state agency facilities. The City of Spokane expresses its condolences to Bass's family, friends, and colleagues.
The Spokane City Council is hosting a community food drive from October 15 to December 15 to benefit the Zilch and Bite2Go programs, which combat food insecurity among local children. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized the importance of this initiative for community health and student retention. Residents can donate non-perishable food items or monetary contributions at City Hall.
The Spokane City Council is organizing a community food drive from October 15 to December 15 to support local programs Zilch and Bite2Go, which address food insecurity among children and families. Council Members Paul Dillon and Michael Cathcart emphasize the importance of this initiative, highlighting that 1 in 5 children in the region face hunger daily. Residents can donate non-perishable food items or monetary contributions at City Hall.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed on duty on September 27. The gesture coincides with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive for state and U.S. flags to also be lowered. Flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training event aimed at enhancing law enforcement communication skills. The program, which included community activist perspectives and de-escalation techniques, attracted multiple agencies from the Spokane area. Officers participated in training scenarios to solidify their understanding before earning certification.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags to half-staff at all City facilities following the death of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty on September 27. The gesture aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive for state and U.S. flags to be lowered in her memory. Spokane expresses its heartfelt condolences to Bass's family, friends, and colleagues.
The Spokane City Council and City Employees will conduct a food drive from October 15 to December 15 to support Zilch and Bite2Go programs, which combat food insecurity among local children. Council Members emphasize the importance of community involvement, urging residents to donate non-perishable food items or monetary contributions.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to half-staff following Governor Bob Ferguson's directive in memory of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty on September 27. The City of Spokane expressed condolences to Bass's family, friends, and colleagues. Flags will remain lowered until the end of the business day.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training program aimed at enhancing communication skills for law enforcement. This evidence-based course included training scenarios, de-escalation techniques, and discussions with community activists. Multiple agencies from the Spokane area participated in the training.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong training event for Dialogue Policing, designed to enhance communication skills for law enforcement during large gatherings. The program included insights from community activists and focused on de-escalation techniques and crowd psychology. Attending officers participated in training scenarios to solidify their understanding before certification.