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Traffic will be impacted starting Monday, July 21, due to various improvement projects on South Freya St. and South Lincoln St. Motorists should plan for detours and expect delays as construction is set to last through late October for Freya and throughout the summer for Lincoln.
Traffic will be impacted starting July 21 due to construction projects on South Freya St. and South Lincoln St. Motorists should expect detours and delays as crews replace water mains and rehabilitate swale plantings.
Spokane County reported a decrease in homelessness for the second consecutive year, according to the annual snapshot count released on July 14, 2025. This trend highlights ongoing efforts to address homelessness in the region.
Spokane County's annual snapshot count reveals a decline in homelessness for the second consecutive year. The report highlights ongoing efforts to address the homelessness crisis in the region.
Traffic will be impacted starting July 21 due to improvement projects on South Freya St. and South Lincoln St. Motorists should expect closures, detours, and delays throughout the summer as crews replace water mains and rehabilitate plantings.
Traffic will be impacted by construction projects starting July 21 in Spokane. South Freya Street will close for a water main replacement, while South Lincoln Street will undergo swale plant rehabilitation throughout the summer. Motorists should plan for detours and delays.
Spokane River flows have fallen below 1,000 cubic feet per second, prompting the city to issue Level 2 drought response notifications. Residents are encouraged to adhere to suggested watering rules to conserve water resources.
Spokane police arrested Ian S. Richart, 28, on July 18, 2025, following an overnight standoff linked to a felony assault. Richart, armed and barricaded in an attic, briefly held a resident at gunpoint before being taken into custody. Allie J. Alderson, 27, was also arrested for attempting to elude police.
Traffic will be impacted starting July 21 due to construction projects on South Freya St. and South Lincoln St. Motorists should expect detours and delays while crews replace water mains and rehabilitate swale plantings.
Traffic will be impacted starting July 21 due to two construction projects in Spokane. South Freya St. will close between 13th Ave. and 21st Ave. for water main replacement, while South Lincoln St. will see swale rehabilitation from 19th Ave. to 29th Ave.