Tag: mayor lisa brown

A community-wide baby shower, an upcoming Christian concert, Sravasti Abbey nuns teaching a mindfulness series and Hope House changes are some of the news stories that make up this week's roundup.

Spokane's opioid crisis prompts faith-based organizations to adapt their approach. Learn how Adult and Teen Challenge PNW and local churches are responding to Mayor Brown's state of emergency with Christ-centered programs and community outreach initiatives.

Discover how the Spokane Arts non-profit raised $15,000 in just three days to repaint the Pride crosswalk mural.

At a Housing Assembly in Spokane, community leaders urged Mayor Lisa Brown to commit to using the city's 1590 affordable housing levy funds transparently and equitably as originally intended. After years of the funds being diverted, the HEART team successfully advocated to protect the $11 million for its purpose of increasing affordable housing. Speakers highlighted the toll of housing instability on students and detailed harsh realities facing Spokane's homeless population residing in shelters.

On Monday, white supremacist stickers were found around downtown Spokane. These stickers read phrases such as “White Man Zone” and “Make White Children.”