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 »

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