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A false report of an active shooter caused panic during the July 4th celebration at Riverfront Park, but no shots were fired. Officers quickly responded and established that there was no threat to public safety. The event resumed after a reverse 911 alert reassured attendees.
Mayor Lisa Brown proposed a legislative package to promote affordable housing development in Spokane, aligning with the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. The initiatives include establishing a new Housing Equity and Attainable Residences Trust Fund, deferring permit fees for income-restricted units, and updating the city’s development code.
A false report of an active shooter caused chaos during the July 4th celebration at Riverfront Park in Spokane. Officers investigated an altercation near the clocktower but found no evidence of any shooting after misinformation spread through the crowd. Authorities assured public safety before allowing the event to continue.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed new legislation on July 7, 2025, aimed at accelerating affordable housing development in the city. The initiative aligns with the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan, which targets the creation of 22,359 new housing units by 2046. Key elements include reducing barriers to construction and expanding funding through the HEART Fund.
A false report of a shooting caused chaos at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration. Although an altercation occurred, no shots were fired, and the police determined there was no active threat. The incident led to confusion as attendees fled the area following an announcement to take cover.
A false report of a shooting during the July 4th celebration at Riverfront Park caused chaos as attendees fled the area. Police confirmed no shots were fired and no victims came forward, prompting a reverse 911 alert to assure public safety. The celebration resumed without further incident.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed new legislation to boost affordable housing development in the city, aligning with the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. The initiative aims to reduce barriers to building affordable housing and create additional housing units to address the local housing crisis.
A false report of an active shooter caused chaos at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration. Officers quickly determined no shots were fired and no victims came forward, allowing the event to resume after confirming public safety.
Mayor Lisa Brown proposed a legislative package to boost affordable housing in Spokane, aiming to create 22,359 new units by 2046. The plan includes a new HEART Fund, a permit fee deferral program for developers, and updates to the development code to streamline processes. These measures intend to alleviate housing costs and enhance homeownership opportunities.
Mayor Lisa Brown proposed a legislative package to enhance affordable housing development in Spokane, aiming to create 22,359 new units by 2046. Key initiatives include establishing the HEART Fund and a permit fee deferral program for developers of income-restricted units. These measures seek to reduce barriers and improve housing access across the city.