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Spokane County Democrats voice support for Vice President Kamala Harris presidential campaign
SPOKANE, Wash. - Vice President Kamala Harris has already received support from more than half the Democratic delegates she needs to become the official Democratic presidential nominee, according to the Associated Press.
Mapping error that sent drivers miles away from Spokane county home corrected
DEER PARK, Wash. – A man is frustrated over a mapping error that has some going miles away to the wrong address. He says it can be an issue with everyone from crews coming to do repairs on his home to deliveries. “Hopefully the driver will call and say...
Spokane construction updates for multiple projects
SPOKANE, Washington- Summer commutes continue to be difficult for Spokane drivers. This week, many new closures started for existing projects, in addition to new ones. Thor St. will continue to only have one lane open at 3rd Ave. The eastbound I-90 Exit 283B Thor/Freya off-ramp remains closed. Garland Ave. Garland...
Spokane City Council declines resolution supporting enforcing homeless camping law
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council on Monday declined an opportunity to call on the police department to commit to enforcing a voter-approved law banning camping in much of the city. The city council deferred Councilmember Jonathan Bingle’s resolution indefinitely, meaning it might not see the light of day again, despite so many taking issue over the lack of enforcement regarding Proposition 1. Last November, 75% of those...
Malden Volunteer Fire Department Moves Into New Fire House 4 Years After Devastating Firestorm
Malden’s new fire house is now operational nearly four years after the old fire station and most of the community was destroyed by a firestorm in North Whitman County. According to a Facebook post the Malden Volunteer Fire Department moved into their new fire house over the weekend. The old facility and most of Malden and nearby Pine City were destroyed in the Labor Day 2020 Firestorm.
Today's Headlines: July 23, 2024
Voters in the city of Spokane will decide whether to increase the city sales tax by a tenth of a percent to pay for public safety. The city council voted 5-2 last night to put the measure on the November ballot. Rather than the previously proposed — and then scrapped...
Spokane sets up process to recognize, take action on neighborhood resolutions
(The Center Square) – The City of Spokane is taking steps to unify its communities and create a more cohesive local government that responds to input from each neighborhood. Members of the Spokane City Council discussed setting up a process for receiving resolutions from its various boards and commissions during Monday’s Finance and Administration Committee meeting. The officials regularly receive resolutions and requests but lack an internal process to respond. ...
Spokane organization opens new legal clinic to help Latinos
Latinos en Spokane created a capital campaign in 2023 to develop a legal clinic to help low-income people. They produced a film named “The Immigrant Resident” to raise money and within a year, they had enough to open and operate the free clinic they named Poder Legal. The...
Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners. The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period when increasing rates, then codifying a […]
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