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Spokane Mayor announced new legislative proposals aimed at enhancing affordable housing development as part of the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. The initiatives seek to address the city's ongoing housing challenges. A false report of a shooting briefly disrupted activities at Riverfront Park during the Fourth of July celebration.
Spokane's Mayor announced new legislative proposals aimed at increasing affordable housing development, guided by the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. The proposals were revealed on July 7, 2025, during a news release that emphasizes the city's commitment to tackling housing issues.
Spokane's Mayor unveiled new legislative proposals to stimulate affordable housing development, guided by the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. In a related incident, a false report of a shooting caused temporary disruptions at Riverfront Park during the Fourth of July celebrations.
Spokane Police arrested Chad Horne in Liberty Lake on July 9, 2025, for 2nd Degree Arson. Horne, who was wanted for multiple arson incidents, was last seen near a Wal-Mart in Spokane Valley. Police urge anyone with information to call 911.
A false report of an active shooter led to 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 continue safely. A reverse 911 alert reassured the public there was no danger.
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.
Mayor Lisa Brown unveiled a legislative package to boost affordable housing development in Spokane. The proposals aim to reduce construction barriers, establish a permit fee deferral program, and modernize the city's development code to facilitate the creation of 22,359 new housing units by 2046.
Mayor Lisa Brown unveiled a legislative package to enhance affordable housing development in Spokane, aligning with the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. The proposals aim to reduce barriers for developers and establish the Housing Equity and Attainable Residences Trust Fund.
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.
A false report of an active shooter caused chaos during the 4th of July celebration at Riverfront Park in Spokane. Police confirmed no shots were fired, and no victims came forward following an initial altercation. The situation escalated when a loudspeaker announcement advised attendees to take cover, prompting a mass evacuation.