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Spokane (/ s p oʊ ˈ k æ n / ⓘ spoh-KAN) [8] is the most populous city in eastern Washington and the county seat of Spokane County, Washington, United States.It lies along the Spokane River, adjacent to the Selkirk Mountains, and west of the Rocky Mountain foothills, 92 miles (148 km) south of the Canadian border, 18.5 miles (30 km) west of the Washington–Idaho border, and 279 miles (449 ...
(The Center Square) - The Spokane City Council adopted its 2025 Rules of Procedure on Monday, amending several changes that the conservative minority believed would silence their downtown ...
(The Center Square) – Spokane is slated to adopt its 2025-2026 budget on Monday, closing a roughly $25 million deficit while attempting to prioritize public safety and urban planning. Mayor Lisa ...
(The Center Square) – The city of Spokane announced the opening of more scattered-site homeless facilities on Tuesday, with one official saying it takes the total bed count up to 155 across the ...
Spokane County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, its population was 539,339, making it the fourth-most populous county in Washington. [1] The largest city and county seat is Spokane, [2] the second largest city in the state after Seattle. The county is named after the Spokane people.
From its founding until 1960, Spokane used a commission system. On March 8, 1960, voters overwhelmingly approved the adoption of a city manager system, which gave the role of city manager most powers. [1] [2] In 2001, Spokane switched to the currently used strong mayor form of government, giving more power to the mayor as chief executive.
Dec. 15—Spokane voters will still decide early next year whether the City Council should have less power in drawing council districts in the future, but the measure that will appear on local ...
Spokane Historic Landmarks Commission created. 1990 - Spokane Hoopfest begins. [19] 1995 Community Health Association of Spokane active. [20] Spokane Arena opens. 1996 - City website online (approximate date). [21] [22] 1997 Spokane Preservation Advocates organized. Spokane Valley Mall in business near city. 1999 - Spokane Washington Temple opens.