Spokane City Council establishes new process for siting city facilities
SPOKANE, Wash. — The former East Central Library now turned police precinct was at the center of controversy last year when Spokane…
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Spokane councilmembers, mayor ask for community feedback on rental housing
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane City Councilmembers and the Mayor want community feedback on rental housing in the area. Councilmembers Micahel Cathcart, Karen Stratton and Mayor Nadine Woodward are hosting a town hall listening session on Tuesday to discuss community rental…
Spokane officials provide update on Camp Hope developments
SPOKANE, Wash. — City officials provided an update on the status of Camp Hope, along with recent developments at the homeless encampment. Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward, Spokane County…
Spokane's mayor speaks on federal judge ruling preventing Camp Hope clearing
SPOKANE, Wash. — On Monday, a federal judge signed a temporary restraining order to prevent Camp Hope from being cleared. According to the restraining order, the City of Spokane, Spokane County, Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich and Spokane Police Chief…
Spokane participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
SPOKANE, Wash. — October 29 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. People can anonymously get rid of any unused medications at a secure drop-off site with…
Spokane Mayor hosting telephone town hall
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward will be hosting a town hall meeting to discuss community priorities, public safety and more. “Public safety is always a topic of conversation when I visit neighborhoods and businesses,” Woodward said. “We continue…
Rasir Bolton honored at Kraziness in the Kennel for his work in the community
SPOKANE, Wash — Gonzaga guard Rasir Bolton was honored by the City of Spokane for the work he's done in the local…
Spokane City Council delays vote on ordinance establishing criteria for siting essential facilities
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane City Council has delayed voting on an ordinance that would determine the process and criteria for siting essential City facilities. The…
Nadine Woodward announces run for second term as mayor
SPOKANE, Wash.--Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward announced her run for re-election. Woodward won the election in 2019 and had issues such as homelessness and crime at the top of her to-do list for the city. When asked about working with the…
Mayor proposes camping compromise, local businesses expect little change
Mayor Nadine Woodward proposed revisions to ordinances protecting public land, property and sidewalks, saying she's striking a compromise between different versions proposed by the Spokane City Council.
Spokane Mayor announces new East Central police space
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Police officers will soon occupy the former East Central Library, Mayor Nadine Woodward announced Thursday. Officers originally worked out at a small space on the lower South Hill, but will now use the building across from…
Mayor Woodward vetoes water restriction ordinance
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward has vetoed an ordinance that restricts when people can water their lawns. The Spokane City Council passed the measure in a 5-2 vote last month. It prohibits people from outdoor watering between 9…
City flags to be lowered to honor the victims of Texas elementary school shooting
Nineteen children and two teachers will killed in a shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday
Woodward, Cathcart propose police, behavioral health partnership in East Central
The proposal would be used as a police location as well as a place for on-site behavioral health resources.
Spokane City Council could soon act on plans to build new Municipal Justice Center
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane City Council could soon act on a plan to build a new Municipal Justice Center. Council President Breean Beggs and Councilwoman Lori Kinnear are putting forward a resolution to urge Mayor Nadine Woodward and her…
'It's gone too far,' Spokane city leaders propose plans to curb rising shootings
SPOKANE, Wash -- There have been six shootings since the start of April, according to the Spokane Police Department. "We heard 'pop, pop, pop', the speed of…
'Housing, not fences': Protesters urge Spokane mayor to take down Browne St viaduct fences
Protesters gathered in downtown Spokane Saturday, urging Mayor Nadine Woodward to take down the fences, add more shelters and have a plan for extreme weather events.
City of Spokane dedicates $4 million for street maintenance in commercial areas
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward proposed, and the City Council approved a $4 million package for street maintenance work. The projects are expected to aid the economy and support commercial areas around the community. As part of the…
'We stand in solidarity': City of Spokane shares stance on crisis in Ukraine
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As the war in Ukraine wages on, the City of Spokane reminded the community where it stands. The city tweeted a proclamation about the current crisis in Ukraine. In it, city leaders called Putin's actions "unprovoked and…
'It's not solving the bigger issue': Downtown business more nervous with fences under Browne Street viaduct
SPOKANE, Wash --Fencing now surrounds both sides of the sidewalks under the Browne Street underpass. According to the city, it's a solution to make sure public health and public…
Spokane leaders, students raise Pan-African flag above City Hall to celebrate Black History Month
SPOKANE, Wash.-- A few of Spokane's leaders and students from Lewis and Clark High School held a small Black History Month celebration. On Monday, Mayor Nadine Woodward and Councilmember Betsy Wilkerson welcomed students to raise the Pan-African flag. Mayor Woodward…
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward supports bill limiting mandated statewide emergencies
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward released a letter in support of House Bill 1772, a bill that would limit the length and use of State of Emergency proclamations. Woodward said Washington has been under a statewide emergency for…
'I'm disappointed': Mayor Nadine Woodward responds to city council's move to censure council member who refuses to mask up
On Monday, the Spokane City Council not only voted to censure Bingle but also approved a resolution urging Woodward to enforce the mask rule and not let Bingle inside city hall without one on.
Spokane Mayor Woodward appoints new HR Director
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Mayor Nadine Woodward announced her selection of Kris Smith as the new City Human Resources Department Director. Smith is a West Point graduate with more than 20 years of human resources experience. She has had senior leadership…
