Fairchild Air Force Base
GOVERNMENT
Spokane reminds folks to stay away from fireworks
SPOKANE, Wash. — Independence Day is coming up, which means firework-related injuries will be on the rise once again. However, Spokane has been keeping their numbers low for years. Spokane initiated the fireworks ban 32 years ago. Before the ban, Spokane firefighters say they responded to an average of...
Spokane business community considers recalling mayoral election over homelessness
(The Center Square) – A group of Spokane business owners are considering a petition to oust the mayor and recall the election that put her into power if she fails to enforce an ordinance that effectively bans homelessness. Proposition 1 is Spokane’s voter-approved ordinance that prohibits camping within 1,000-feet of a park, daycare or school, whether private or public; however, the ban was never fully enforced due to concerns from law enforcement about the fallout from Martin v. Boise, a 2018 federal court ruling that...
Spokane Mayor responds to Supreme Court ruling giving cities flexibility in homeless policy
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown released a statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors. The ruling comes after homelessness in the United States grew 12% last year. According to AP News, more than 650,000 people are estimated to be homeless in the United States.
Small brush fire in Medical Lake extinguished by firefighters
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. – A small brush fire was extinguished by Spokane County Fire District #3 Friday. According to the fire district, the fire burnt less than an acre of grass before being extinguished. It was likely caused by sparks from a piece of farm equipment.
Spokane County burn ban to start July 2
SPOKANE, Spokane County — Fire marshals from Spokane Valley, City of Spokane, Cheney, Airway Heights, Deer Park and Spokane County have all enacted a burn restriction for Tuesday, July 2. This is due to high temperatures in the forecast leading to higher fire danger. According to fire officials, unauthorized...
It's not just the Pride flag near Riverfront — Spokane is using traffic ticket money to paint unique street murals across the city
A program to fund street art in Spokane keeps getting attention for all the wrong reasons. In 2022, the Spokane City Council passed a three-year pilot program called Asphalt Art, which set aside nearly $1 million to pay for colorful crosswalks and street murals across the city. The large Pride...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.