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A false report of an active shooter disrupted the 4th of July celebration at Riverfront Park shortly after 10 PM. Officers quickly assessed the situation and found no evidence of gunfire or a victim, leading to a chaotic scene as attendees fled. Authorities reassured the public through a reverse 911 text that there was no ongoing threat.
Mayor Lisa Brown proposed a legislative package to boost affordable housing development in Spokane, targeting the creation of 22,359 new units by 2046. Key initiatives include establishing the Housing Equity and Attainable Residences Trust Fund and a permit fee deferral program for income-restricted units.
Mayor Lisa Brown proposed a legislative package to enhance affordable housing development in Spokane, aiming to create 22,359 new units by 2046. Key measures include establishing a permit fee deferral program and renaming the HEART Fund to better align with housing equity goals.
A false report of a shooting caused panic at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration. Officers quickly determined that no shots were fired and no victims were present, allowing the event to continue after a reverse 911 alert confirmed public safety.
A false report of an active shooter caused chaos at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration, leading to a temporary evacuation. Officers, who found no evidence of a shooting, sent a reverse 911 message to assure the public of their safety. The event resumed without further incidents.
Mayor Lisa Brown proposed 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 create new housing units, including establishing the Housing Equity and Attainable Residences Trust (HEART) Fund.
A false report of an active shooter caused chaos at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration. Although an altercation was reported near the clocktower, no shots were fired, and police found no evidence of a shooting. A reverse 911 alert later confirmed there was no threat, allowing the celebration to continue.
Mayor Lisa Brown proposed a legislative package to enhance affordable housing development in Spokane. The initiative aims to remove barriers for developers and includes measures such as the HEART Fund and a permit fee deferral program to stimulate the construction of income-restricted housing.
A false report of an active shooter caused chaos at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration. Officers found no evidence of a shooting and later confirmed public safety was not at risk. The event resumed after a reverse 911 alert reassured attendees.
Mayor Lisa Brown proposed a legislative package to enhance affordable housing development in Spokane, targeting the creation of 22,359 new units by 2046. The initiative includes measures like establishing the Housing Equity and Attainable Residences Trust Fund and a permit fee deferral program for developers. These changes aim to reduce barriers and increase housing availability for low-to-moderate income residents.