Spokane

City leaders will need to come up with nearly $84,000 to cover the costs of winter shelters, and anticipate other weather emergencies that may happen this year.

Brown's transition strategy is built on five committees, each focused on a realm of civic interest: public safety, housing and homelessness, the regional economy, support for families and neighborhoods, and sustainability.

Former state lawmaker Lisa Brown will take office as the city’s mayor in January.

Craig Meidl's departure will cap a nearly thirty-year tenure in city law enforcement.

At its height this summer, Washington’s largest homeless encampment had an estimated population of more than 600. Since October, the population of Camp Hope has shrunk to fewer than 200.

In the wake of a temporary restraining order, Spokane city and county law enforcement say they’ll limit their activity at the state’s largest homeless encampment to only public safety calls.

Next years budget adds new police officer and firefighter positions, as well as preserves money for affordable housing.

The Washington Supreme Court ruled the city's open bargaining rules violates the Washington State Constitution. They said allowing local governments to set bargaining terms could lead to a patchwork of labor regulations across the state.

The proposal was widely supported by restaurant owners, but opposed by business leaders and delivery companies.

Local business leaders, and those in the restaurant industry are divided over a city of Spokane proposal to cap food delivery fees.