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Spokane City Council and City Employees will host a community food drive from October 15 to December 15 to support Zilch and Bite2Go programs, which combat food insecurity. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized the importance of addressing hunger for the well-being of children and the community. Donations of non-perishable food and monetary support are encouraged.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in memory of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed on duty on September 27. The decision aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive for state and U.S. flags to be similarly lowered. Flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business.
The Spokane City Council and city employees will host a food drive and fundraiser from October 15 to December 15 to support Zilch and Bite2Go programs, which address food insecurity in the community. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized the importance of this initiative for student retention and community health, as one in five children in the region struggle with hunger.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training event aimed at enhancing communication skills for law enforcement. The program, developed by the Columbus Police Department, emphasized community engagement, de-escalation techniques, and included sessions with local activists and media. Officers completed training scenarios to solidify their understanding of the material.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty on September 27. The gesture coincides with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive for state and U.S. flags to be similarly lowered. Mayor Brown expressed the community's grief and offered condolences to Bass's family and colleagues.
The Spokane City Council is organizing a community food drive from October 15 to December 15 to support local programs Zilch and Bite2Go, which address food insecurity among children and families. Council Members Paul Dillon and Michael Cathcart emphasize the importance of this initiative, highlighting that 1 in 5 children in the region face hunger daily. Residents can donate non-perishable food items or monetary contributions at City Hall.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training program to enhance communication skills for law enforcement. The course, developed by the Columbus Police Department, includes sessions on community perspectives, de-escalation techniques, and crowd psychology. Attending officers participated in scenarios to solidify their learning before certification.
The Spokane City Council is hosting a community food drive from October 15 to December 15 to benefit the Zilch and Bite2Go programs, which combat food insecurity among local children. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized the importance of this initiative for community health and student retention. Residents can donate non-perishable food items or monetary contributions at City Hall.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, who was killed in the line of duty on September 27. The gesture aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive for state and U.S. flags at state agency facilities. The City of Spokane expresses its condolences to Bass's family, friends, and colleagues.
Gonzaga University and the Spokane Police Department co-hosted a weeklong Dialogue Policing training event starting October 6. The program, developed by the Columbus Police Department, aims to enhance communication skills for law enforcement during large gatherings. Officers participated in training scenarios focused on de-escalation techniques and community engagement.