City officials respond to outgoing NHHS Director's allegations of racist treatment
City and local leaders are responding to allegations that NHHS Director Cupid Alexander was mistreated by City Administrator Johnnie Perkins because of his race.
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Spokane Councilwoman Kate Burke will not seek re-election
Spokane Councilwoman Kate Burke announced Wednesday night that she will not seek re-election.
Spokane City Council votes to limit 'mosquito' alarms
The ordinance now heads to Mayor Nadine Woodward.
City Council pushes mosquito alarm vote to March
The Spokane City Council announced Monday that the vote on banning mosquito alarms has been deferred to March 16.
City Council to vote on 'mosquito alarm' ban Monday
Spokane City Council will vote on an ordinance banning mosquito alarms on Monday.
Spokane City Council defers vote on 'mosquito alarm' ban to February
The Spokane City Council deferred the vote on the banning of high-pitch alarms, or "mosquito alarms" at Monday night's meeting.
Spokane City Council approves $250K for shelter expansion, improvements
Months of frustration surrounding Spokane's homeless crisis may have come to an end Monday night, as the Spokane City Council voted to set aside a combined $250,000 to cover improvements to two local warming centers.
Dozens descend on Spokane City Hall for gun violence vigil
The shock of last weekend's shootings in El Paso and Dayton still has not worn off in Spokane, where dozens of people came together Sunday outside City Hall to remember the victims and demand action.
Spokane vigil set to take place for victims of gun violence
On Sunday, a vigil will take place in Spokane to honor the lives lost by acts of gun violence across the country.
Ordinance allowing people loiter in City Hall deferred, again
An ordinance that would allow people to linger inside the Spokane City Hall lobby during business hours was deferred once again on Monday. A union representing city workers still has concerns over what the new rules could mean for the safety of city workers on the 1st floor.
Border Patrol, Spokane city council member respond to viral Twitter thread
The Spokane Intermodal Center is now at the center of a controversy that's gaining national attention, after a comedian's tweets about Spokane went viral Sunday.
Police begin Camp Hope clean up at City Hall
A large police presence began cleaning up Camp Hope, a homeless encampment, at Spokane City Hall Sunday morning.
City Council to vote on homeless hanging out at Spokane City Hall
Spokane's City Council is scheduled to vote Monday, November 12th, on a policy that would allow Spokane's homeless to use City Hall for shelter without being asked to leave.
Seniors displaced by retirement home closure meet with Councilwoman Burke
The seniors who once had a clear picture of their future at The Academy Retirement Community are now adjusting to an uncomfortable uncertainty. Dozens of residents who call The Academy home are being forced out and have just one month to find new places to live.
Spokane parents, childcare providers encouraged to attend early learning town hall
Spokane City Council Member Kate Burke wants to hear from parents with young children, as well as local child care professionals, about the issues they face when it comes to child care in the Spokane community.
Bikers advocate for cyclist safety in townhall meeting
Spokane City Councilwoman Kate Burke invited cyclists from all over the city to a town hall meeting Wednesday, to have an open dialogue with city planners and officials on how to make the Lilac City more cycle friendly.
City Councilwoman Burke releases 2019 budget priorities
City Councilwoman Kate Burke released her 2019 key budget priorities Tuesday.
Spokane City Council addresses RV dwelling
Spokane city leaders are trying to figure out how to help people living in recreational vehicles across the city.
City councilwoman criticized for not saying Pledge of Allegiance
Spokane City Councilwoman Kate Burke was criticized this week for not reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Spokane City Councilwoman speaks out about violence against women
Following the Inlander's recent article detailing community leader and NAACP president Phil Tyler's history of domestic violence allegations, Spokane City Councilwoman Kate Burke is speaking out about violence against women, calling on men to help be a part of the solution.
