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Spokane allocated $7.5 million to support nine affordable housing projects, enhancing local rental and homeownership options. Funding sources include HEART Funds and HOME-ARP TBRA Funds, targeting various income levels. Mayor Brown emphasized the importance of these investments for community stability and opportunity.
Spokane Police Department announces temporary road closures for Sergeant Ken Salas’ memorial service on August 20. Key closures include Southbound Division at Sharp and Washington from Boone to Spokane Falls Boulevard, affecting local traffic from 9 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m.
The Spokane Police Department announces road closures and traffic revisions for the memorial service of Sergeant Ken Salas on August 20. Key closures include southbound traffic on Division at Sharp and Washington from Boone to Spokane Falls Boulevard, effective from 9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Spokane County Sergeant Kenneth Salas, who died while assisting with a traffic hazard on Interstate 90. Flags will remain at half-staff through Wednesday, coinciding with a memorial service at the Spokane Convention Center.
A stabbing incident in downtown Spokane resulted in one fatality and one injury, as reported by Spokane Police. The attack occurred on the evening of August 8, 2025, prompting an immediate police response.
One person died and another was injured in a stabbing incident in downtown Spokane on August 8, 2025. Spokane Police responded to the scene shortly after 8 p.m. to gather preliminary information about the incident.
Spokane's housing equity issues are examined through the perspectives of local community organizations and the impact of historical injustices. This exploration highlights the ongoing challenges related to housing access and equity in the region.
A stabbing incident in downtown Spokane resulted in one fatality and another injury early Friday morning. Spokane Police responded promptly to the scene to investigate the situation further.
Flags at Spokane City facilities will be lowered in honor of a Spokane County sergeant who was killed in the line of duty. Mayor Brown issued this order to commemorate the fallen deputy. The gesture reflects the community's respect and mourning for its law enforcement personnel.
Mayor Brown has ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered in honor of a Spokane County sergeant who was killed in the line of duty. The announcement was made at 3:56 p.m. on August 9, 2025.