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Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff following Governor Bob Ferguson's directive in memory of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty. The flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business. The City of Spokane expresses its condolences to Bass's family, friends, and colleagues.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty on September 27. Brown expressed the community's heartbreak and extended sympathies to Bass's family, friends, and colleagues. Flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business.
Spokane City Council and city employees will conduct a community food drive from October 15 to December 15 to benefit Zilch and Bite2Go programs, addressing local food insecurity. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized the importance of this initiative for community health and student retention, highlighting that one in five children in the region face hunger. Residents can donate non-perishable food items or contribute financially at City Hall.
The Spokane City Council and City Employees will host a community food drive from October 15 to December 15 to support the Zilch and Bite2Go programs, which address food insecurity for local children and families. Council Members Paul Dillon and Michael Cathcart emphasize the importance of this initiative for community health and student retention.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training event aimed at enhancing communication skills for law enforcement. The comprehensive course included participation from various local agencies and focused on de-escalation techniques and understanding community perspectives. Officers engaged in scenarios to apply their training before achieving certification.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty on September 27. The City of Spokane expresses condolences to Bass's family, friends, and colleagues. Flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training program to enhance communication skills among law enforcement. The course, developed by the Columbus Police Department, emphasizes community interaction and de-escalation techniques during large gatherings. Officers participated in training scenarios to complete certification requirements.
The Spokane City Council will host a food drive and fundraiser from October 15 to December 15 to support the Zilch and Bite2Go programs, which combat food insecurity among local children. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized the importance of addressing food needs for community stability and student retention. Donations of non-perishable food and monetary contributions are encouraged.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty on September 27. The City of Spokane expresses condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. Flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business.
The Spokane City Council and City Employees will conduct a community food drive from October 15 to December 15 to support Zilch and Bite2Go programs, which address food insecurity among local children. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized the importance of this initiative for community health and student retention. Donations of non-perishable food and monetary contributions can be made at City Hall.