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Part of High Bridge Park set to be leased to American Indian Community Center for $1 a year. Plus, Spokane city committee discussing $100k in direct support to immigrant communities and local governments will meet to hear a contamination cleanup update from the airport:
Part of High Bridge Park set to be leased to American Indian Community Center for $1 a year. Plus, Spokane city committee discussing $100k in direct support to immigrant communities and local governments will meet to hear a contamination cleanup update from the airport:
Part of High Bridge Park set to be leased to American Indian Community Center for $1 a year – RANGE Media
Plus, Spokane city committee discussing $100k in direct support to immigrant communities and local governments will meet to hear a contamination cleanup update from the airport.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
CIVICS:
Part of High Bridge Park set to be leased to American Indian Community Center for $1 a year. Plus, Spokane city committee discussing $100k in direct support to immigrant communities and local governments will meet to hear a contamination cleanup update from the airport:
Part of High Bridge Park set to be leased to American Indian Community Center for $1 a year. Plus, Spokane city committee discussing $100k in direct support to immigrant communities and local governments will meet to hear a contamination cleanup update from the airport:
Spokane City Council approves eviction prevention program as Washington’s eviction filings soar to a historic high for the second year in a row:
‘This city is turning into an eviction mill.’ – RANGE Media
Spokane City Council approves eviction prevention program as Washington’s eviction filings soar to a historic high for the second year in a row.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Spokane City Council approves eviction prevention program as Washington’s eviction filings soar to a historic high for the second year in a row:
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February 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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As the cancellation of protected status for Haitian immigrants loomed, Christians mobilized for those who call Spokane home. The Trump admin's order to terminate their status was stopped by a federal judge Feb. 2. Here are photos from a prayer service for the immigrants.
Spokane rallies around Haitian community – RANGE Media
Photo essay: Just ahead of the scheduled end of protected status for Haitian immigrants — which was paused by a federal judge — Christians gathered at First Presbyterian to organize for their safety.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:34 AM
As the cancellation of protected status for Haitian immigrants loomed, Christians mobilized for those who call Spokane home. The Trump admin's order to terminate their status was stopped by a federal judge Feb. 2. Here are photos from a prayer service for the immigrants.
RANGE has yet to hear from SPD about why the men were at the event or if they will be disciplined, but it’s unequivocally clear they were violating a policy put in place more than six months ago.
Masked SPD officers removed from healthcare workers vigil – RANGE Media
At a demonstration last week to honor Alex Pretti, protesters thought two men were ICE officers. They called the local cops, and the pair turned out to be Spokane police.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:31 AM
RANGE has yet to hear from SPD about why the men were at the event or if they will be disciplined, but it’s unequivocally clear they were violating a policy put in place more than six months ago.
After being held for more than 7 months at the ICE detention center in Tacoma, Spokane resident Joswar Torres has been released on parole and is coming home to Spokane. Courts ruled on January 29 that Torres had been unlawfully detained, in violation of the Due Process clause of the 5th Amendment.
Joswar Torres, one of the Spokane immigrants detained on June 11, has been released on parole – RANGE Media
Torres was wrongfully detained in violation of his Fifth Amendment rights, a district court ruled Thursday.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:23 AM
After being held for more than 7 months at the ICE detention center in Tacoma, Spokane resident Joswar Torres has been released on parole and is coming home to Spokane. Courts ruled on January 29 that Torres had been unlawfully detained, in violation of the Due Process clause of the 5th Amendment.
CIVICS: Spokane could pass an eviction prevention ordinance this week! Plus, the council will also discuss banning ICE from using all city property, and SPD Chief Hall will talk immigration and homelessness enforcement:
Spokane could pass an eviction prevention ordinance – RANGE Media
The council will also discuss banning ICE from using all city property, and SPD Chief Hall will talk immigration and homelessness enforcement.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
CIVICS: Spokane could pass an eviction prevention ordinance this week! Plus, the council will also discuss banning ICE from using all city property, and SPD Chief Hall will talk immigration and homelessness enforcement:
While it’s still unclear why this letter was re-issued on Jan. 5, it’s likely sparked by increasing national unrest caused by ICE activities. The last time postal workers received a similar letter was during the COVID-19 pandemic and unrest after the murder of George Floyd.
USPS workers given curfew exemption letter not issued since COVID – RANGE Media
As rumors swirling online stoke fear about the re-issuance of the Essential Services letter, USPS leaves Spokane and national postal workers in the dark.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:36 AM
While it’s still unclear why this letter was re-issued on Jan. 5, it’s likely sparked by increasing national unrest caused by ICE activities. The last time postal workers received a similar letter was during the COVID-19 pandemic and unrest after the murder of George Floyd.
Police reform advocates win legislative concession in Olympia: As part of its lobbying efforts, The Washington Coalition for Police Accountability convinced a lawmaker to alter a bill the organization believes would weaken law enforcement accountability.
Police reform advocates win legislative concession in Olympia – RANGE Media
As part of its lobbying efforts, The Washington Coalition for Police Accountability convinced a lawmaker to alter a bill the organization believes would weaken law enforcement accountability.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Police reform advocates win legislative concession in Olympia: As part of its lobbying efforts, The Washington Coalition for Police Accountability convinced a lawmaker to alter a bill the organization believes would weaken law enforcement accountability.
CIVICS: Mondays no more? Council to discuss meeting Tuesdays instead. Plus, positive momentum on permanent housing for homeless folks, abstinence-focused sex ed at CVSD and new resources for West Plains PFAS contamination:
Mondays no more? Council to discuss meeting Tuesdays, instead. – RANGE Media
CIVICS: Plus, positive momentum on permanent housing for homeless folks, abstinence sex ed and new resources for West Plains PFAS contamination.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:06 PM
CIVICS: Mondays no more? Council to discuss meeting Tuesdays instead. Plus, positive momentum on permanent housing for homeless folks, abstinence-focused sex ed at CVSD and new resources for West Plains PFAS contamination:
After a Spokane activist requested photos of a van used to transport detained immigrants to holding facilities, he got a call from the lawyer of GEO Group, which operates the van. Spokane County had given GEO Group a heads up about the request.
County tips off ICE contractor to records request – RANGE Media
GEO Transit, which carts immigrants from Spokane to Tacoma for deportation, had its lawyer call the requester to make sure ‘you’re not gonna hurt my peeps.’
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January 24, 2026 at 1:57 AM
After a Spokane activist requested photos of a van used to transport detained immigrants to holding facilities, he got a call from the lawyer of GEO Group, which operates the van. Spokane County had given GEO Group a heads up about the request.
2025 saw some big wins for active transportation infrastructure in Spokane, but we also got some delays. For 2026, expect more traffic calming, connections between beloved trails and maybe even the completion of the Children of the Sun bridge? (🤞) Read more here:
What’s coming in Spokane’s bike and active transportation infrastructure in 2026 – RANGE Media
A connection between Fish Lake Trail and the Centennial Trail, greenways and more.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:45 PM
2025 saw some big wins for active transportation infrastructure in Spokane, but we also got some delays. For 2026, expect more traffic calming, connections between beloved trails and maybe even the completion of the Children of the Sun bridge? (🤞) Read more here:
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Students at Central Valley High School walked out of class today to protest recent actions by ICE under the Trump Administration.
This precinct voted 54% favor of Donald Trump in the 2024 general election. A nearby precinct in the school district voted 61% in favor of Trump in the last election.
This precinct voted 54% favor of Donald Trump in the 2024 general election. A nearby precinct in the school district voted 61% in favor of Trump in the last election.
January 20, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Students at Central Valley High School walked out of class today to protest recent actions by ICE under the Trump Administration.
This precinct voted 54% favor of Donald Trump in the 2024 general election. A nearby precinct in the school district voted 61% in favor of Trump in the last election.
This precinct voted 54% favor of Donald Trump in the 2024 general election. A nearby precinct in the school district voted 61% in favor of Trump in the last election.
57 years ago Martin Luther King Jr. called for a multiracial struggle to spur a “radical revolution of values.” Today, it’s clear why: the fight for justice requires an army bigger than just those directly oppressed. It will take race traitors and class traitors. It will take all of us.
January 20, 2026 at 12:15 AM
57 years ago Martin Luther King Jr. called for a multiracial struggle to spur a “radical revolution of values.” Today, it’s clear why: the fight for justice requires an army bigger than just those directly oppressed. It will take race traitors and class traitors. It will take all of us.
Students at 6 Spokane schools walked out of class to protest ICE agents’ mistreatment of immigrants and the killing of Renee Nicole Good by a Minneapolis ICE agent. While covering the LCHS event, Pascal felt hope and was reminded of the importance of student-led organizing.
COLUMN: Why student-led organizing gives me hope – RANGE Media
Hundreds of students across Spokane walked out in protest of ICE and the federal government on Tuesday.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Students at 6 Spokane schools walked out of class to protest ICE agents’ mistreatment of immigrants and the killing of Renee Nicole Good by a Minneapolis ICE agent. While covering the LCHS event, Pascal felt hope and was reminded of the importance of student-led organizing.
In a special session yesterday, Spokane City Council voted to accept a million dollar police grant from the Department of Justice. Out of 39 conditions, 1 requires police to give federal law enforcement information on immigrants and violates the Keep Washington Working Act.
City accepts DOJ police grant, saying police won’t comply with Trump – RANGE Media
In 5-2 vote, council bucks dissenting public commenters, who worry the grant conditions will endanger immigrants or expose Spokane to retribution from the federal government.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM
In a special session yesterday, Spokane City Council voted to accept a million dollar police grant from the Department of Justice. Out of 39 conditions, 1 requires police to give federal law enforcement information on immigrants and violates the Keep Washington Working Act.
Rep. Hunter Abell covers WA's 7th District, which spans across Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry, and parts of Spokane and Grant counties. Abell gave RANGE his priorities for this legislative session, including private cemeteries and making English the official state language.
East WA rep wants private cemeteries, English as state language – RANGE Media
Republican Hunter Abell shares what’s coming up in the state legislative session and what he’s working on for his region.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Rep. Hunter Abell covers WA's 7th District, which spans across Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry, and parts of Spokane and Grant counties. Abell gave RANGE his priorities for this legislative session, including private cemeteries and making English the official state language.
Meeting info for the special session where council will discuss whether or not to accept the $1 million community policing grant from the Department of Justice that comes with some pretty Trump-ian conditions like banning DEI and requiring immigrant data handover:
January 14, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Meeting info for the special session where council will discuss whether or not to accept the $1 million community policing grant from the Department of Justice that comes with some pretty Trump-ian conditions like banning DEI and requiring immigrant data handover:
We are posted up outside LC High School here in Spokane, where hundreds of students have walked out of their class in protest of ICE. LC is one of six schools across the Spokane participating in the walkout, which was organized at a lunch table last Thursday.
January 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
We are posted up outside LC High School here in Spokane, where hundreds of students have walked out of their class in protest of ICE. LC is one of six schools across the Spokane participating in the walkout, which was organized at a lunch table last Thursday.
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Big news for annoying city government people (complimentary): I’m going to be live posting tonight’s council meeting from the @rangemedia.co account! It’s the first one of the year and there’s some big decisions on the table.
January 12, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Big news for annoying city government people (complimentary): I’m going to be live posting tonight’s council meeting from the @rangemedia.co account! It’s the first one of the year and there’s some big decisions on the table.
Idaho's 2026 legislative session starts today, so we're republishing a guide from Idaho Ed News on the subject! They created a guide that focuses on education, including key dates, relevant committees, and ways you can get involved in the process. Read more below:
It begins today: Here’s a guide to the 2026 Idaho legislative session – RANGE Media
Idaho's session this year is primed for drama: The state faces a revenue shortfall that could approach an estimated $1 billion, and lawmakers will have to figure out how to fill the gap — during an election year. All 105 legislative seats are up for grabs.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Idaho's 2026 legislative session starts today, so we're republishing a guide from Idaho Ed News on the subject! They created a guide that focuses on education, including key dates, relevant committees, and ways you can get involved in the process. Read more below:
CIVICS: Community action, new members and big items tonight at Spokane City Council's first meeting of the year. Plus, Spokane Falls Boulevard redesign and Spokane County takes accountability for PFAS.
Community action, new members and big items tonight at Spokane City Council – RANGE Media
People hold candles at a protest for Renee Good, who was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis last week. (Photo by Sandra
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January 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
CIVICS: Community action, new members and big items tonight at Spokane City Council's first meeting of the year. Plus, Spokane Falls Boulevard redesign and Spokane County takes accountability for PFAS.
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The Minneapolis school system will offer families the option of remote learning for a month amid federal immigration enforcement in the city, the district said.
Moriarty asks public to send her office possible ICE shooting evidence; says ICE agent does not have complete immunity
Here’s the latest Friday around the killing of Renee Macklin Good in Minneapolis Wednesday by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
www.mprnews.org
January 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM
The Minneapolis school system will offer families the option of remote learning for a month amid federal immigration enforcement in the city, the district said.
Info on a few local events that we found after the publication of our story yesterday:
January 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Info on a few local events that we found after the publication of our story yesterday:
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On Wednesday, Renee Macklin Good was fatally shot by a federal ICE agent. Becca Good, her wife, shared the following statement with MPR News.
Renee Macklin Good’s wife says she ‘nurtured kindness’
On Wednesday, Renee Macklin Good was fatally shot by a federal ICE agent. Becca Good, her wife, shared the following statement with MPR News.
www.mprnews.org
January 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
On Wednesday, Renee Macklin Good was fatally shot by a federal ICE agent. Becca Good, her wife, shared the following statement with MPR News.