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Spokane County reports a decline in homelessness for the second consecutive year, as indicated by its annual snapshot count. This trend reflects ongoing efforts to address homelessness in the region.
Spokane Mayor announced new legislative proposals aimed at jumpstarting affordable housing development, guided by the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. The proposals were shared during a news release on July 7, 2025. A separate report also noted a false shooting alarm that caused a temporary delay at Riverfront Park.
Federal agents detained several community leaders in Spokane for their involvement in a June 11 protest at an ICE facility. Spokane's Mayor Lisa Brown condemned the action, asserting it undermines the justice system and instills fear in the community. She called for legal pathways for immigrants and refugees.
Spokane Mayor announced new legislative proposals aimed at boosting affordable housing development, guided by the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. The initiatives come in response to the city's ongoing housing crisis, aiming to provide more accessible living options for residents.
Federal agents detained several community leaders in Spokane for their involvement in a June 11 demonstration at an ICE facility. Mayor Lisa Brown condemned the detainment as politically motivated and a violation of constitutional rights, urging the federal government to create legal pathways for immigrants.
Spokane County reported a decrease in homelessness for the second consecutive year, according to the latest annual snapshot count. This trend indicates progress in addressing homelessness in the region.
Spokane County’s annual snapshot count reveals a second consecutive year of decline in homelessness. The report highlights ongoing efforts in addressing the homelessness crisis within the region.
Spokane police arrested Johnathon L. Stapleton, 28, for 1st Degree Arson after he allegedly set a fire outside the Downtown Police Precinct on July 14, 2025. Officers found visible smoke and a burning bin of combustible materials in the alley, prompting a fire department response. The incident caused damage to the building and led to Stapleton's arrest shortly after 9 AM.
Federal agents detained several community leaders in Spokane for their involvement in a June 11 demonstration at an ICE facility. Mayor Lisa Brown condemned the action as politically motivated and accused the Trump Administration of undermining the Constitution. She urged Congress to provide legal pathways for immigrants seeking safety and the American dream.
Federal agents detained several community leaders in Spokane for their involvement in a June 11 demonstration at an ICE facility. Mayor Lisa Brown condemned the detainment as a politically motivated abuse of the justice system and called on the Trump Administration to create legal pathways for immigrants.