Spokane WA

SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane City Council is considering an ordinance that would define non-public spaces to limit law enforcement access, particularly targeting events where immigrants might feel at risk of being approached by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The ordinance is seen as a protective measure...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Public Schools (SPS) Summer Meal Program starts Monday, June 23. SPS offers free summer meals on weekdays for children 18 and younger. There are over 40 locations across Spokane where children can get their lunches. The days and times of each location are different, so...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Setup crews worked throughout Riverfront Park on Monday as organizers prepare for Spokane's annual Hoopfest tournament, with both participants and officials expressing excitement for this year's event.

SPOKANE, Wash. — On Monday, Spokane City Councilmembers Paul Dillon and Lili Navarrete announced a new "public dollars for public benefit ordinance" that aims to create a community workforce agreement to support local laborers. The community workforce agreement would support long-term labor stability and focus on...

(The Center Square) – Approaching its self-imposed deadline, the Spokane City Council drafted a list of budget priorities on Monday as the dais grapples with another deficit ahead of next year. The Spokane Municipal Code requires officials to place a draft of the priorities on an agenda for the Finance &...

Spokane, Washington – Sweltering sun and a chance for sprinkles could mark a summer shift for Spokane as Tuesday’s high reaches 85°F by afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday, June 24 will start mostly sunny with calm winds and temperatures climbing into the mid-80s by 4 p.m. A slight chance of...

(The Center Square) – The city of Spokane is scrambling to hire certified housing counselors as federal cuts upend a program that prevented over 700 home foreclosures in the area last year. Federal funding typically pays for the counseling services provided by individuals certified by the U.S. Department of Housing...

SPOKANE, Wash. – Hoopfest is a major event for downtown Spokane, drawing large crowds and boosting local businesses. Mark Starr, owner of David’s Pizza, highlighted the unique impact of Hoopfest compared to other weekends. “You have to prepare for it. Yes, it’s going to be busy, but it’s...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Spokane Valley Mayor Pam Haley announced Monday that she is taking a short medical leave to focus on her recovery from an undisclosed health issue.

SPOKANE, Wash. — As you and your friends and family start planning your Fourth of July celebrations, make sure your fun is safe and legal!