Julie O’Berg retires as Spokane’s first female fire department head
SPOKANE, Wash. – Julie O’Berg, the first woman to lead the Spokane Fire Department, has officially retired. Her farewell took place during a city council meeting. O’Berg had initially planned to retire last year, but Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown persuaded her to stay for an additional year. Before her time in Spokane,...
Cannon Street Bridge Center opens as day shelter for homeless services
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Cannon Street Bridge Shelter has reopened its doors as a day center operated by Jewel’s Helping Hands. The facility now offers showers, meals and laundry services, along with case management for those in need. Julie Garcia emphasized the importance of the center, describing it...
Spokane Homeless Services Shift After Closure of TRAC Shelter
SPOKANE, Wash. – The closure of the Trent Resource and Assistance Center (TRAC) in October of last year has left Spokane grappling with a shortage of beds for its homeless population. The removal of hundreds of beds has put pressure on the city to find alternative solutions. Dawn Kinder,...
Spokane prepares for co-living as state law deadline approaches
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane is gearing up for the integration of co-living spaces as a requirement of state law. Former Governor Jay Inslee signed the co-living law in Washington a year and a half ago. By December, cities must comply with the new regulations. “Okay, so what co-living is,...
Fairchild Air Force Base loses mental health program affecting 300 service members
SPOKANE, Wash. — More than 300 service members at Fairchild Air Force Base will now have a harder time accessing mental health and social services after the shutdown of a program that embedded mental health professionals directly into daily training.
More to Every Story: SREC leaders warn of slower emergency response as City of...
SPOKANE, Wash. — Leaders with Spokane Regional Emergency Communications (SREC) are pushing for answers from the City of Spokane, claiming there are risks of delays and potential failures in emergency response as the city works to form its own dispatch system. “I was fearful for the first time in...
Spokane leaders announce next phase of H.O.M.E. Starts Here initiative
SPOKANE, Wash. — Mayor Lisa Brown, Councilmember Zack Zappone and Police Chief Kevin Hall will announce the updated approach during Monday's Public Safety meeting and a Tuesday press conference.
Spokane to amend new camping ban after police chief calls it unenforceable
(The Center Square) – Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall confirmed Monday that changes are on the way after officers didn’t issue any citations or service referrals as a result of the new citywide camping ban. The Spokane City Council passed the law in June after the state invalidated a voter-approved measure in April...
Suspect accused of setting man on fire in downtown Spokane arrested, charged with assault...
SPOKANE, Wash. — The suspect accused of setting a man on fire in downtown Spokane in September has been arrested, according to court documents. Court records show that an officer with the Spokane Police Department was flagged down by a man, identified as David Karn, who told the officer that a man he knew as Dupree...
Want To Eat In A Train Car? 11 Restaurants Where You Can
These unique train car restaurants offer history, nostalgia, and dining like nowhere else, whether you want classic diner fare or a fine dining experience.
