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NEWS BRIEFS: Spokane gets a new police chief
Last Thursday, Mayor Lisa Brown announced that, after nearly five months of searching, she has appointed Kevin Hall as Spokane's next police chief. Hall previously spent 32 years working in Tucson, Arizona, and most recently worked as assistant police chief. Hall was one of four finalists selected for the job as part of a nationwide search process. "From public feedback to department personnel, it was clear our community wants a leader who demonstrates character, integrity and accountability, brings best practices to the department, and is dedicated to the safety of everyone in our community. Chief Hall is that leader," Brown said in a news release last week. During a community forum last month, Hall said he is an advocate for community-based policing, increased behavioral health services, transparency and a "customer service" approach to law enforcement. "Even now as an assistant chief in a very large city, my business cards have my cellphone on them," Hall said. "I want people to call me." Spokane's former police chief Craig Meidl served in the role for seven years and announced plans to retire shortly after Brown was elected mayor in November last year. (NATE SANFORD)
Fatal Collision in Eastern Washington Claims Infant's Life
SPOKANE - A fatal traffic collision occurred on State Route 395, approximately 1.5 miles east of Valley, at 10:41 AM on July 15, 2024. The incident involved two vehicles traveling northbound. Vehicle two, a 2011 Subaru Outback, stopped to make a left turn onto Bakie Road and was struck from...
The Salvation Army offering heat aid in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash., – The Salvation Army offers a year round program to provide those in need with food and water, as well as a free ride to their Trent Resources and Assistance Center (TRAC). The Street Level Program offers 24/7 year-round food and water service to those in need....
Heavy traffic due to crash on I-90
SPOKANE, Wash. - A two-car crash on I-90 is causing delays and a traffic backup on Wednesday morning. Update: July 17 at 7:30 a.m. - The roadway is fully open, and traffic flow has been restored to normal. The crash on the westbound side at the Latah Creek bridge is...
House fire in Five Mile neighborhood draws several fire crews
SPOKANE, Wash. - A house fire in Spokane's Five Mile neighborhood resulted in a heavily damaged garage Thursday evening. The fire on the 8000 block of North Marjorie Street began at around 5 p.m. and drew about ten fire engines. The Spokane Fire Department is still investigating the cause of...
Are SRHD’s opioid treatment services better off privatized?
RANGE is partnering with community advocates to raise awareness and encourage dialogue about a potential change. in the way opioid treatment services are administered in Spokane County. Our partners have been hosting a series of conversations with various stakeholders and the RANGE team is pitching in as well, starting with this-here explainer!
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I found a quilted heart on a small, deciduous tree in the heart of a large park that is mostly full of giant ponderosa pines. It was a hot afternoon and I had just picked my son up from the public swimming pool where he’d been at camp that day. We both thought it was very cute. What a fun and unexpected discovery! Now it sits by me at work in my home office.
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