SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1258 into law on Thursday, which could pave the way for the City of Spokane to create a new 911 dispatch system. The bill aims ...

Forbes' new collection of the 25 top retirement locations in the United States includes two Washington state cities. Spokane in eastern Washington and Pasco in southeastern Washington were ...

Eastern Washington city officials and state lawmakers expressed concern about a potential pause in an already delayed project. On March 11, after attending a city action day in Olympia ...

The Washington Department of Health is investigating ... month that has prompted heartbreak and outrage from lawmakers, Spokane city councilmembers and behavioral health advocates statewide.

The City Council of Spokane, Washington, has passed an ordinance enhancing protections for LGBTQ+ people, with a focus on protecting trans folks. Council members voted 5-2 to implement the ...

27, 2025 at Spokane Arena in Spokane WA. Spokane Chiefs left wing Sam Oremba (55) fights for the puck against Portland Winterhawks center Kyle Chyzowski (19) during the Western Conference finals ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Longtime Spokane volunteer Larry Barringer has been recognized for his community service by the Serve Washington organization, receiving the Washington State Volunteer Service ...

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SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that a Spokane ballot initiative banning homeless camping near schools, parks, and childcare centers is invalid. Filed Thursday ...

The Washington State Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s ruling that held Spokane’s so-called “Hansen Initiative” exceeded the scope of the local initiative power. The initiative ...

In a high-stakes battle over homelessness policy, the Washington Supreme Court, in a 6-2 decision, ruled Thursday that Spokane voters cannot use the ballot box to rewrite the city’s rules on ...