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Spokane City Council members will introduce a new ordinance titled “Safe and Accessible Spaces,” targeting obstruction and unauthorized camping. This initiative aims to address local concerns regarding public spaces and homelessness.
Spokane City Council members will introduce a new ordinance called “Safe and Accessible Spaces” aimed at addressing obstruction and unauthorized camping. The ordinance seeks to create safe areas for individuals experiencing homelessness while ensuring public spaces remain accessible.
Spokane City Council members will introduce the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance at the Public Safety and Community Health Committee meeting on Monday. The legislation aims to empower police to enforce camping and obstruction laws while providing services to those in need. Council members emphasize the need for a balanced approach to address public safety and support vulnerable populations.
Spokane City Council members will introduce the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance on Monday, aimed at regulating camping and obstruction of public property. The ordinance grants police discretion to offer services to individuals willing to accept help while enforcing penalties for repeat offenders.
Spokane City Council members will introduce a new ordinance called “Safe and Accessible Spaces” to address obstruction and unauthorized camping. The initiative aims to improve local public spaces while ensuring the safety and accessibility of these areas.
Spokane City Council members will introduce the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance at Monday's Public Safety and Community Health Committee meeting. The legislation allows police discretion to offer services or cite violators, addressing public camping and obstruction of public property. Council members emphasize the need for a balanced approach to assist vulnerable populations while ensuring community safety.
Spokane City Council members will introduce a new ordinance titled “Safe and Accessible Spaces” aimed at addressing obstruction and unauthorized camping. This initiative is part of the city's efforts to manage public spaces effectively.
Spokane City Council members will introduce the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance to address public camping and obstruction at Monday's Public Safety and Community Health Committee meeting. The legislation grants police discretion to offer services to willing suspects or cite repeat offenders, aiming to balance enforcement with support for vulnerable populations.
A vehicle and pedestrian collided at Hamilton and Indiana, sending one individual to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The area will be temporarily closed as authorities respond to the incident.
A vehicle/pedestrian collision in Spokane on October 22, 2025, sent one person to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver remained cooperative with investigators, and the area around Hamilton and Indiana will be temporarily closed for further investigation.