Spokane City Council just greenlit the purchase of 18 new police vehicles and initiated crucial upgrades for the upriver hydroelectric dam, all in a swift 7-0 vote!

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Spokane is taking a bold step towards safer communities with the launch of the Spokane United 9 1 1 network, promising to streamline emergency communications like never before.

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Spokane's City Council is urged to set clear priorities for the expanded use of HEART funds, which now support the rehabilitation and maintenance of affordable housing units.

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Spokane's SUN 911 is revolutionizing emergency responses by embedding crisis clinicians directly into the dispatch system to ensure the right help reaches those in need.

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Spokane is revolutionizing emergency response with the launch of the Spokane United 911 network (SUN 911) and a new system for nonemergency calls starting October 27!

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Spokane's Transportation Commission just voted to double the car-tab fee to $40, promising vital funding for street repairs and improvements!

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Despite a drop in overall crashes, Spokane is seeing a troubling rise in fatal and serious injury incidents, particularly among pedestrians and motorcyclists.

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Spokane is gearing up for a monumental $1.5 billion six-year Capital Improvement Program, but not all projects are funded—what's in store for our city?

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Spokane is considering 47 innovative traffic-calming projects with a proposed $3.5 million budget, aiming to enhance safety and equity for all residents.

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Spokane is taking proactive steps to protect its community from wildfires by exploring a federal grant to model evacuation scenarios and enhance infrastructure.

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Spokane Falls Boulevard is set for a transformation with a one-way configuration and a unique removable bike lane to accommodate events—find out how this decision was shaped by community voices!

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A new pilot program in Spokane aims to treat fatal crashes as public health emergencies by deploying eye-catching traffic calming measures at crash sites for two weeks.

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Spokane’s groundbreaking public-safety funding plan aims to embed mental health clinicians in the 911 system, promising a transformative approach to crisis response and community safety.

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Spokane is launching a new rapid-response traffic safety program aimed at reducing speeds and increasing awareness following tragic fatal crashes.

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A recent report highlights chaos as 1,800 people exited an event near a Spokane stadium, exposing serious flaws in police coordination and mutual aid identification.

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A new report reveals serious gaps in accountability for less-lethal force used at events, calling for a comprehensive munitions log and better care for those affected.

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A recent report reveals that SPD's shift from legal caution to a local public-safety mission during protests raised concerns about their perceived support for federal immigration enforcement.

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The Spokane ombudsman has unveiled a groundbreaking report on the contentious June 11 protest, revealing 30 arrests and 26 key recommendations to enhance police response and public trust.

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Spokane City Council unanimously approves a grant to enhance police training for spotting impaired drivers, aiming to make the roads safer for everyone.

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Spokane City Council is taking urgent action to amend the mid-biennial budget to address extensive wildfire damage at the North Side landfill.

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