Block Yard bouldering gym, a community built through Spokane’s youth.
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
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A Tribute to the Native Collective
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The Spokane Falls Community College Drama department put on a…
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Associated Student Government Hiring
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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 […]
Where does anthropology go? A glimpse through the process of Spokane’s overlooked nonprofits.
While Spokane’s major charities often dominate the spotlight, a network of smaller, overlooked nonprofits continue to do the work that keeps communities afloat. If anthropology […]
Picking up the Pieces
Following the recently passed “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance, Spokane’s Code Enforcement has formed a network of new outreach teams and protocols. Circulating and organizing […]