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Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of four soldiers who died in a helicopter crash on September 17, 2025. Governor Bob Ferguson directed that state and U.S. flags also be lowered in remembrance of Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Cully, Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Kraus, Sergeant Donavon Scott, and Sergeant Jadalyn Good. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of four soldiers killed in a helicopter crash on September 17, 2025. This action aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive to honor Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Cully, Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Kraus, Sergeant Donavon Scott, and Sergeant Jadalyn Good. Residents are encouraged to participate in this recognition by lowering flags at their homes and businesses.
Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in memory of four soldiers killed in a helicopter crash on September 17, 2025. The directive aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson's order and encourages residents to honor the fallen servicemen. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset.
New street outreach teams in Spokane closed 96 encampments in their first 12 days of operation. Most individuals accepted connections to behavioral health or housing services, signaling early success in addressing homelessness. Mayor Brown emphasized the importance of coordination among service providers for lasting change.
New street outreach teams in Spokane closed 96 encampments within their first ten days of operation. This initiative aims to address homelessness effectively and improve community safety.
Spokane launched new street outreach teams that cleared 96 encampments within their first 12 days, connecting many individuals with behavioral health and housing services. Mayor Brown emphasized the importance of these teams in facilitating sustainable change through better coordination among service providers.
Spokane Valley officials and project partners celebrated the start of construction on the Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project on October 16, 2025. The $48 million project will improve public safety and traffic flow by separating train and vehicle traffic, with completion expected by spring 2027.
The City of Spokane, in collaboration with Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington, launched new street outreach teams that cleared 96 encampments in their first 12 days. Most individuals at these sites accepted offers for behavioral health or housing services. Mayor Brown emphasized the importance of coordination among various service providers for sustained impact.
Spokane's new street outreach teams closed 96 encampments within their first 12 days of operation. The majority of individuals engaged with the teams accepted connections to behavioral health or housing services. Mayor Brown emphasized the importance of coordination among service providers for sustained success.
Spokane City Council considers removing job protections for full-time staff due to a $13 million budget deficit. The council previously enacted these protections to make hiring easier but firing more difficult. The decision comes amidst calls for citywide staff cuts.