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Spokane Fire Department plan for fire academy training in 2025
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Fire Department canceled their fire academy training for 2024 due to the $50 million city deficit. "The fire academy is an expensive proposition," Spokane Fire Chief Julie O'Berg said. O'Berg said the training costs $750,000. "The last two and a half years, the department...
Spokane County cites behavioral health care in ballot battle over competing city measure
(The Center Square) – Several Spokane County officials pleaded for taxpayers’ support on Wednesday regarding an upcoming renewal that could impact inmates’ access to behavioral health services if it fails. The county has relied on its Juvenile Detention Facilities and Jails Sales Tax to fund Detention Services for about 30 years. Voters will have another chance to keep the streak alive in November, but some officials are worried another proposal could act as a hurdle. ...
Gonzaga University receives Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
SPOKANE, Wash. — Gonzaga University announced on Thursday that it was named a recipient of the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. The award is distributed by the Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. Gonzaga is recognized among 113 other...
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