The Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander community has asked for the removal of a monument they call ‘racist and misleading.’ A mayoral veto and an empty city council seat stand in the way.
We look city-wide at how Spokane voted in the August primary elections, with a special focus on how the neighborhoods most affected by Camp Hope, Catalyst & Trent Shelter voted.
Local municipalities, like Spokane County, often struggle to provide the full range of necessary language access services for community members to access criminal legal help.
Interim City Attorney Lynden Smithson has overstayed his appointment with no replacement in sight — that could have consequences for the Camp Hope lawsuit and beyond.
Will our county electeds open themselves up to greater oversight from the people or will this new-look commission continue to conduct business as usual?
