On today’s program:
— Some relief is coming this weekend for travelers on Highway 2 west of Washington’s Stevens Pass.
— New money could be coming to Spokane’s Community Oriented Policing program.
— Owen Henderson reports there are changes coming for Washington communities that pair police officers with mental health professionals on emergency calls.
— Monica Carrillo-Casas reports a New Year’s Day celebration in Spokane will raise awareness of the challenges faced by Haitian-Americans.
— We’ll talk with the head of the Washington State Hospital Association about the potential changes that could be coming because of an infusion of federal money for rural health.
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SPR News Today is a production of Spokane Public Radio.
Reporting today was contributed by Eliza Billingham, Owen Henderson, Monica Carrillo-Casas and Doug Nadvornick.
Today's show is hosted and produced by Doug Nadvornick.
