Business owners in downtown continue to adapt to the presence of homeless individuals in the area, balancing compassion with maintaining a safe and welcoming environment […]
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…
Guide for transferring students
The end of another academic year is approaching, and like…
Club Spotlight: The Alliance
All are welcomed. Three simple words that have stood as…
Magnuson & Lodge
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Spotlight: Spokane’s South Hill Perry District
Eat, drink, shop, play. A hip, up-and-coming residential area located on Spokane’s South Hill is alive with a row of unique businesses, serving a diverse […]
Giving Back Through Cuisine
It’s a cold winter in Spokane, making it the perfect time for chefs like Michelle Ho to bring warm food to everyone’s bellies. Ho is […]
Prohibition by Another Name
Stalwart opposition from the community came Feb. 3 as Spokane’s City Council voted to limit the sale of drug paraphernalia and single-serve alcohol downtown. The […]