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Spokane allocates $7.5 million to support nine local affordable housing projects, enhancing rental and homeownership options. Funding sources include HEART Funds and HOME Affordable Housing Development Funds, targeting vulnerable populations and low-income households. Mayor Brown emphasizes the investment's role in fostering stability and opportunity.
The Spokane Police Department announces temporary road closures in preparation for Sergeant Ken Salas’ memorial service on August 20. Key closures include southbound traffic on Division at Sharp and Washington from Boone to Spokane Falls Boulevard, with diversions in place starting at 9 a.m. Community members should plan ahead for travel near these affected areas.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at Spokane City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Sergeant Kenneth Salas, who died while assisting with a traffic hazard on Interstate 90. The city invites residents to participate in this tribute, which will last through Wednesday. A memorial service is scheduled for August 20 at the Spokane Convention Center.
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.
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.
The Spokane Police Department announces temporary road closures in preparation for Sergeant Ken Salas’ memorial service on August 20. Key closures include southbound traffic on Division at Sharp and Washington from Boone to Spokane Falls Boulevard. Community members are advised to plan ahead for travel around these areas.
Spokane has allocated $7.5 million to support nine local affordable housing projects, including new construction and rehabilitation initiatives. The funding aims to increase affordable rental and homeownership options, particularly for low-income households. Mayor Brown emphasized the importance of these investments for community stability and opportunity.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to half-staff in honor of Spokane County Sergeant Kenneth Salas, who died while assisting with a traffic hazard. Flags will remain lowered through Wednesday, coinciding with a memorial service for Salas at the Spokane Convention Center.
Mayor Brown ordered flags lowered at City facilities in Spokane to honor a county sergeant killed in the line of duty. This act of remembrance reflects the community's respect for law enforcement. The announcement was made on August 9, 2025.