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A false report of an active shooter caused chaos at Riverfront Park on July 4th, leading to a temporary disruption of the celebration. Police confirmed no shots were fired and no victims came forward, allowing the event to resume safely. A reverse 911 message was sent to inform the public of the situation's resolution.
Mayor Lisa Brown proposed a legislative package to enhance affordable housing in Spokane, aiming for 22,359 new units by 2046. The package includes the establishment of the Housing Equity and Attainable Residences Trust (HEART) Fund and a permit fee deferral program to alleviate financial burdens on developers.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed new legislation on July 7, 2025, aimed at accelerating affordable housing development in the city. The initiative aligns with the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan, which targets the creation of 22,359 new housing units by 2046. Key elements include reducing barriers to construction and expanding funding through the HEART Fund.
A false report of a shooting caused chaos at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration. Although an altercation occurred, no shots were fired, and the police determined there was no active threat. The incident led to confusion as attendees fled the area following an announcement to take cover.
The City of Spokane announced two pedestrian and bike improvement projects scheduled to commence next week. Additionally, flags will be lowered in honor of former Secretary of State Ralph Munro on the day of his interment.
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 confirmed there was no threat to public safety. A reverse 911 alert reassured the public, allowing the celebration to resume.
A false report of a shooting caused panic during the July 4th celebration at Riverfront Park. Officers investigated an initial altercation but found no evidence of a gun or victims, and an announcement for cover added to the chaos. After confirming public safety, officials issued a reverse 911 alert to reassure attendees.
A false report of a shooting during the July 4th celebration at Riverfront Park caused chaos as attendees fled the area. Police confirmed no shots were fired and no victims came forward, prompting a reverse 911 alert to assure public safety. The celebration resumed without further incident.
Mayor Lisa Brown proposed a legislative package to enhance affordable housing development in Spokane, aiming for 22,359 new units by 2046. Key proposals include establishing the Housing Equity and Attainable Residences Trust Fund and a permit fee deferral program for developers of income-restricted units.
A false report of an active shooter caused chaos at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration, prompting police to investigate. No shots were fired, and officers confirmed there was no threat to public safety. The situation escalated when a speaker announcement urged attendees to take cover, leading to mass panic.