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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:
When you break it down by county data, it’s one eviction filing per 309 people. Read the full story now at the link above!
February 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
When you break it down by county data, it’s one eviction filing per 309 people. Read the full story now at the link above!
Evictions remained high in Spokane County too, with 1,794 filings in 2025 - accounting for about 7.5% of the state’s evictions. Spokane County is 6.99% of the state’s population, making the region overrepresented in eviction filings.
February 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Evictions remained high in Spokane County too, with 1,794 filings in 2025 - accounting for about 7.5% of the state’s evictions. Spokane County is 6.99% of the state’s population, making the region overrepresented in eviction filings.
The debate over the eviction prevention came the same day that the Seattle Times reported eviction levels have hit an all time high in Washington state for the second year in a row. According to data from the state’s Office of Civil Legal Aid, eviction filings in the state are up 47.6% from 2019.
February 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The debate over the eviction prevention came the same day that the Seattle Times reported eviction levels have hit an all time high in Washington state for the second year in a row. According to data from the state’s Office of Civil Legal Aid, eviction filings in the state are up 47.6% from 2019.
Before landlords evict tenants solely for nonpayment of rent, they must now wait for at least 30 days before submitting a demand for payment, giving tenants a chance to engage with the eviction prevention program and access resources that could keep them in their homes.
February 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Before landlords evict tenants solely for nonpayment of rent, they must now wait for at least 30 days before submitting a demand for payment, giving tenants a chance to engage with the eviction prevention program and access resources that could keep them in their homes.
The program requires landlords to notify their tenants of a city-collated list of rental assistance programs and tenant legal defense programs when they sign or renew leases, any time landlords give tenants notice to pay or vacate and whenever they raise the rent.
February 4, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The program requires landlords to notify their tenants of a city-collated list of rental assistance programs and tenant legal defense programs when they sign or renew leases, any time landlords give tenants notice to pay or vacate and whenever they raise the rent.
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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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.
A note from our editor and a column from local scholar Judy Rohrer:
Solidarity is survival – RANGE Media
And white silence is violence. A note from our editor and a column from local scholar Judy Rohrer.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:16 AM
A note from our editor and a column from local scholar Judy Rohrer:
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.
Since council voted to accept it, the $1 million grant will offset costs that are already accounted for in the city budget, Police Chief Kevin Hall told the council. He said in the event the Trump administration demands repayment, he would send the money back.
January 16, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Since council voted to accept it, the $1 million grant will offset costs that are already accounted for in the city budget, Police Chief Kevin Hall told the council. He said in the event the Trump administration demands repayment, he would send the money back.
The other no vote, CM Cathcart, worried about financial liability if the city doesn’t abide by the grant requirements. He also expressed skepticism about the supporters’ assertions that the Trump administration would not hold the city to the executive orders.
January 16, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The other no vote, CM Cathcart, worried about financial liability if the city doesn’t abide by the grant requirements. He also expressed skepticism about the supporters’ assertions that the Trump administration would not hold the city to the executive orders.
Two council members voted against the contract, both from District 1. Freshman Council Member Sarah Dixit worried about potential legal consequences of the city’s refusal to fulfill the conditions. “It makes me nervous to sign up for that,”she said.
January 16, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Two council members voted against the contract, both from District 1. Freshman Council Member Sarah Dixit worried about potential legal consequences of the city’s refusal to fulfill the conditions. “It makes me nervous to sign up for that,”she said.
Council Member Zack Zappone, who voted to accept the grant, noted other grants to fund programs like social services and housing carry similar stipulations. ”The standard is to fight back instead of not accepting any federal funding.”
January 16, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Council Member Zack Zappone, who voted to accept the grant, noted other grants to fund programs like social services and housing carry similar stipulations. ”The standard is to fight back instead of not accepting any federal funding.”