Spokane City Council defends DOJ grant acceptance amid community concerns

23 January 2026, 9:30 am

Spokane City Council members defended their decision to accept a $1 million federal grant for police hiring during a press conference Thursday, addressing concerns from immigrant communities ...... Read More »

Spokane police arrest man on animal cruelty charge after puppy tossed from truck

23 January 2026, 9:04 am

A man is in custody after Spokane police say a puppy was thrown from a moving truck during a domestic disturbance.... Read More »

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

22 January 2026, 11:57 am

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

SPR News Today: The US faces an unusually active flu season. But in Spokane, it's not too bad.

21 January 2026, 2:30 am

Plus, the Spokane County Sheriff's office sticks up for Flock cameras, and the debate over wolf management comes back to the Washington legislature.... Read More »

Spokane council accepts federal police funds but claims continued defiance of Trump

15 January 2026, 2:33 pm

The Spokane City Council voted 5-2 in a Thursday special session to accept $1 million in federal funds to hire police, while maintaining that the city will not assist immigration detention efforts or ...... Read More »

Washington law enforcement leaders push back against new sheriff bill

15 January 2026, 11:25 am

A proposed bill aiming to strengthen and standardize qualifications for sheriffs and police chiefs in Washington is facing unified opposition from current law enforcement leaders.... Read More »

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

15 January 2026, 10:09 am

The Spokane City Council accepted a $1 million federal grant on Thursday after deferring it on earlier this week over concerns it would tie them to President Donald Trump's immigration agenda. The ...... Read More »

Spokane City Council hesitates to accept federal police funding, wary of strings

13 January 2026, 6:59 pm

The Spokane City Council is hesitating to accept $1 million in federal funds to hire eight new police officers amid concerns it could force compliance with federal immigration detention efforts and ...... Read More »

Washington coalition pushes for police accountability with legislative session

11 January 2026, 1:15 pm

With the 2026 legislative session beginning Monday, the Washington Coalition of Police Accountability (WCPA) is advocating for change by introducing seven bills concerning law enforcement. Three of ...... Read More »

Washington lawmakers to debate new sheriff, police chief requirements

11 January 2026, 12:10 pm

Washington state legislators return to Olympia Monday as the legislative session begins. They will discuss Senate Bill 5974, which would create new requirements for sheriffs and police ...... Read More »

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