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A false report of an active shooter caused panic at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration. Officers quickly determined there was no threat after investigating an initial altercation involving a male who was not armed. The chaotic situation was exacerbated by an announcement over the speaker system advising attendees to take cover.
Mayor Lisa Brown proposed a legislative package to promote affordable housing development in Spokane, aiming to create over 22,000 new units by 2046. The package includes initiatives like the Housing Equity and Attainable Residences Trust Fund and a permit fee deferral program to ease financial burdens on developers.
A false report of an active shooter caused chaos at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration, leading to a temporary evacuation. Officers, who found no evidence of a shooting, sent a reverse 911 message to assure the public of their safety. The event resumed without further incidents.
A false report of a shooting caused chaos at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration. Officers quickly determined there was no active threat after investigating an initial altercation. A reverse 911 alert reassured the public, allowing festivities to resume.
Mayor Lisa Brown introduced a legislative package to enhance affordable housing development in Spokane, aligning with the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. The proposal aims to remove barriers to building affordable housing and establish the Housing Equity and Attainable Residences Trust Fund.
A false report of an active shooter briefly disrupted the 4th of July celebration in Riverfront Park. Officers quickly determined that no shots were fired and no victims were present, allowing the event to continue after the chaos subsided. A reverse 911 text informed the public that there was no ongoing threat.
Mayor Lisa Brown proposed a legislative package to enhance affordable housing development in Spokane, aiming for 22,359 new units by 2046. The package includes measures like establishing the HEART Fund, deferring permit fees for income-restricted units, and updating the development code to streamline processes. These initiatives aim to alleviate housing cost burdens and improve homeownership rates.
Mayor Lisa Brown proposed a legislative package to enhance affordable housing in Spokane, aiming for 22,359 new units by 2046. The package includes the establishment of the Housing Equity and Attainable Residences Trust (HEART) Fund and a permit fee deferral program to alleviate financial burdens on developers.
A false report of an active shooter caused chaos at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration, prompting police to investigate. No shots were fired, and officers confirmed there was no threat to public safety. The situation escalated when a speaker announcement urged attendees to take cover, leading to mass panic.
A false report of a shooting caused panic during the July 4th celebration at Riverfront Park. Officers found no evidence of a shooting after responding to the scene, and a reverse 911 alert confirmed public safety was not at risk.