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False report of a shooting causes temporary delay at Riverfront Park during 4th of July celebration

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.

False report of a shooting causes temporary delay at Riverfront Park during 4th of July celebration

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.

False report of a shooting causes temporary delay at Riverfront Park during 4th of July celebration

A false report of an active shooter caused chaos during the July 4th celebration at Riverfront Park in Spokane. Officers investigated an altercation near the clocktower but found no evidence of any shooting after misinformation spread through the crowd. Authorities assured public safety before allowing the event to continue.

False report of a shooting causes temporary delay at Riverfront Park during 4th of July celebration

A chaotic scene erupted at Riverfront Park on July 4th when rumors of an active shooter spread following an altercation near the clocktower. Officers quickly responded and found no evidence of a shooting or any victims, allowing the celebration to continue after confirming public safety.

Mayor Brown Announces Proposals to Jumpstart New Affordable Housing Development

Mayor Lisa Brown proposed a legislative package to promote affordable housing development in Spokane, aligning with the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. The initiatives include establishing a new Housing Equity and Attainable Residences Trust Fund, deferring permit fees for income-restricted units, and updating the city’s development code.

False report of a shooting causes temporary delay at Riverfront Park during 4th of July celebration

A false report of an active shooter caused chaos during the July 4th celebration at Riverfront Park in Spokane. Officers quickly responded to an altercation near the clocktower, but no shots were fired and no victims came forward. After ensuring public safety, a reverse 911 message informed attendees that there was no danger, allowing the celebration to resume.

Mayor Brown Announces Proposals to Jumpstart New Affordable Housing Development

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.

Mayor Brown Announces Proposals to Jumpstart New Affordable Housing Development

Mayor Lisa Brown proposed new legislation to enhance affordable housing development in Spokane, targeting 22,359 new housing units by 2046. The initiative aims to reduce barriers for developers and rename the HEART Fund to promote housing equity. Key measures include permit fee deferrals and updates to the development code.

False report of a shooting causes temporary delay at Riverfront Park during 4th of July celebration

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.

Mayor Announces Proposals to Jumpstart Affordable Housing Development

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed new legislative measures to promote affordable housing development, aligning with the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. The initiatives aim to reduce construction barriers and create essential housing units.

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