More to every story: Washington bill could restrict Spokane's ability to enforce public camping ban

A bill proposed by state legislators would require cities to prove “adequate” available shelter space before enforcing public ...

Spokane mayor appoints director for new emergency communications center

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown announced Thursday that Stephen Williams will serve as the director for the city's new emergency communications dispatch center.

Spokane approves $1M DOJ grant amid concerns Trump could claw back funds later

The Spokane City Council accepted a $1 million federal grant on Thursday after deferring it on earlier this week over ...
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City of Spokane pushing for statewide ban on studded tires

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Are studded tires more trouble than they're worth? Spokane believes so and wants to see them banned statewide. Citing costly road damage and unnecessary use, the city is now pushing ...
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Spokane considers kratom ban as first Washington city to restrict supplement sales

SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane is taking its first steps to ban the sale of kratom. Spokane's Public Safety Committee discussed making it illegal to sell kratom in Spokane. If passed, it would ...

Spokane proposes 'glide path' to stop $8M in climate fees from hitting taxpayers

Facing $8 million in fees set to begin next year, the city of Spokane is asking the state for more time to comply with ...

Spokane mayor, AGO say no notice yet from Trump on sanctuary-state funding cuts

Uncertainty looms over Spokane after President Donald Trump said earlier this week that his administration would cut funding ...
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‘A huge opportunity for Spokane’: City to host cross-country regional competition for the first time

Spokane is hosting the Nike Cross Regionals Northwest cross country championship this year for the first time. The event brings together high school and middle school runners from Alaska, Hawaii, ...
KHQ

Study reveals over half of unhoused moved to Spokane after losing housing

SPOKANE, Wash. – A recent report by Marbut Consulting has shed light on Spokane's housing crisis, revealing that over half of the city's unhoused population moved to Spokane after losing their housing ...
KHQ

Spokane business owner files tort claim against city and Catholic Charities

SPOKANE, Wash. – Urbanna Natural Spa, Salon & Wine business owner Linda Biel has filed a tort claim against Catholic Charities and the City of Spokane. Biel, who leases the shop on Division Street, ...
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Traffic Alert: Water main break forcing detours near South Washington Street and West 7th Avenue

SPOKANE, Wash — Crews with the City of Spokane are working to repair a water main break on South Washington Street. The City of Spokane said the water main break is affecting South Washington Street ...
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Lynden P. Smithson

A candidate for Spokane Municipal Court Judge No. 2, City of Spokane in the 2025 Washington General Election, Nov. 4 Education: Graduated from Bellarmine Prep School in Tacoma in 1990. Graduated from ...