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Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease

Spokane County reports a decrease in homelessness for the second consecutive year, as evidenced by its annual snapshot count. The findings reflect ongoing efforts to address housing instability in the region.

Videos for Friday, July 18, 2025

The City of Spokane released a video titled "Spotlight on Equity: A conversation with KJ January," which focuses on conversations about equity in the region. The video is scheduled for 2 p.m. on July 18, 2025, and lasts for 27 minutes and 51 seconds. This initiative aims to engage the community in discussions about equity issues affecting Spokane.

Projects will impact traffic starting July 21

Various improvement projects begin July 21 in Spokane, impacting traffic and local businesses. South Freya St. will close for water main replacement, while South Lincoln St. will see intermittent work on swale plantings throughout the summer. Motorists should plan for detours and delays.

Projects will impact traffic starting July 21

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.

Projects will impact traffic starting July 21

Traffic will be affected starting July 21 due to improvement projects on South Freya St. and South Lincoln St. Motorists should plan for detours and expect delays as construction progresses through late October.

Projects will impact traffic starting July 21

Construction projects will disrupt traffic on South Freya St. and South Lincoln St. starting July 21. Motorists should expect detours and delays as crews replace water mains and rehabilitate swale plantings, with completion anticipated by late October.

Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease

Spokane County reported a decline in homelessness for the second consecutive year, according to the annual snapshot count. This positive trend indicates ongoing efforts to address homelessness in the region.

Projects will impact traffic starting July 21

Various improvement projects will begin in Spokane on July 21, impacting traffic. South Freya St. will close for water main replacement, while South Lincoln St. will see intermittent work on swale plantings throughout summer. Motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes.

Projects will impact traffic starting July 21

Construction projects on South Freya St. and South Lincoln St. will disrupt traffic starting July 21. Motorists should expect road closures, detours, and delays as crews replace water mains and rehabilitate plantings. Local access will be maintained for residents throughout the summer.

Projects will impact traffic starting July 21

Traffic disruptions will occur starting July 21 as two construction projects begin in Spokane. South Freya Street will close for water main replacement, while South Lincoln Street will undergo plant rehabilitation. Motorists should plan for delays and detours during this necessary work.

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