Winter Quarter Part 2
Public Camping: Banned
On October 27th, just eight days before Election Day, Spokane City Council unanimously passed the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance, giving Spokane Police officers discretion to offer services or citations to suspects found camping on or obstructing public property. During an interview, Spokane Chief of Police Kevin Hall discussed how the new ordinance changes officers’ standard procedures and, primarily, their discretion to issue disciplinary measures to violators. “With the previous ordinance, we had zero treatment engagements,”said Hall. “Since this ordinance came into effect…It’s been 10 days, we’ve had 34 successful engagements. I think that’s because they realize the expectations have changed.” While community members debate the policy’s effectiveness, Hall argues that enforcement must be measured against its human impact. “Most…
Cultivating Plant Community
Hands-on learning meets beauty at Spokane Community College’s plant shop:…
A Tribute to the Native Collective
The Spokane Tribe community has been struggling to cope with…
From Degree to Studio
Jenn Marquis’s “kodak,” a term photographers use to describe their…
Resources provided by Community Colleges Of Spokane in response to COVID-19
In compliance with the governor, the Community Colleges of Spokane…
Local Tabletop Gaming: Warhammer
[caption id="attachment_3692" align="aligncenter" width="1176"] Christian Silver, pictured above, performs movement…
Auntie’s Bookstore: A Spokane Icon
Every city has things that make it special. Spokane is…
Don’t quit, be fit
Staying healthy for your New Year’s resolution is easier than you think. Spokane Falls offers many different fitness classes to help students reach their […]