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Behind the scenes of the policing roundtable breakdown
Advocates wanted reform, city leaders wanted to foster relationships. Both sides left frustrated. Here’s how it broke down and…
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Live, Laugh, Log off
Journalists need to care for themselves as they care for others, so RANGE is taking a much needed week off.…
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Due to a miscommunication, Trent shelter was turning people away today
On the coldest day this winter, Trent staff was telling people they could come get warm, then they had to…
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The eye of the housing storm
As officials on all sides of the homelessness debate express optimism about shelter and supportive housing capacity, new data showing…
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Trent shelter can now legally shelter 350 people
The update follows RANGE’s reporting that revealed the shelter was operating above its permitted occupancy.
A temporary permit of…
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Spokane Building Official says Trent shelter is not authorized for more than 250 people
This contradicts listed bed availability of 275 and messaging from city administration that Trent can “flex” even higher to accommodate…
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Spokane’s entire warming shelter plan is the Trent shelter — staff say the shelter is at capacity
When shelters fill, the city’s emergency warming response kicks in. The response, though, relies entirely on availability at Trent,…
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Commission challengers all say county business needs to be more transparent. Incumbents think it’s just fine.
Will our county electeds open themselves up to greater oversight from the people or will this new-look commission continue to…
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Guardians employee confessed fraud a month before her name appeared on Trent shelter contract
Despite the confession, the employee was kept on staff and was even listed as the “financial representative” of record on…
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Passing on the bucks
On his way out the door last month, former Spokane Neighborhood, Housing and Human Services Director John Hall sent 27…
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Matt Shea is training ballot box watchers in Spokane
“We’re going to be training and certifying folks to go do that here in our community. Please show up.…
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The importance of a free press
When they kick you out of the room, you know you’re asking the right questions.
On Thursday, RANGE was…