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A false report of an active shooter caused panic during the July 4th celebration at Riverfront Park, but no shots were fired. Officers quickly responded and established that there was no threat to public safety. The event resumed after a reverse 911 alert reassured attendees.
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.
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.
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 no victims came forward, allowing the event to resume after confirming public safety.
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.
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 Lisa Brown introduced new proposals to boost affordable housing development in Spokane, aligning with the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. The initiatives aim to reduce barriers for developers and create over 22,000 new housing units by 2046.
An altercation in Riverfront Park on July 4th sparked false rumors of an active shooter, causing chaos among attendees. Officers found no evidence of a shooting or any victims, and a reverse 911 alert later confirmed public safety. The celebration resumed without further incidents.
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.