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'Christmas came early:' Spokane, Spokane County unanimously approve 911 transition

Sunnyside Daily Sun 19 Dec 2025
(The Center Square) - Spokane Regional Emergency Communications announced Thursday that it will allow Spokane to remain in the network until 2028 as the city stands up its own 911 dispatch services ....
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Warrant surge in Spokane County nets 15 arrests

The Spokesman-Review 19 Dec 2025
... were arrested in Spokane County over a two-day operation this week ... All 15 of those arrested are now in the Spokane County Jail.
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Spokane County saves money, staff and bolsters services in new jail medical provider agreement

The Spokesman-Review 19 Dec 2025
Ofogh’s plans for Spokane County, and contractual commitments, include a bolstering of addiction treatment services for county inmates – a front-of-mind issue locally after three inmates in ...
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Medical Examiner identifies two men who died in Spokane County Jail

The Spokesman-Review 19 Dec 2025
The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the two men who died while in custody Monday inside the Spokane County Jail ... But that year, the Spokane County Commission voted to take over operations of both facilities.
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Spokane County slated to approve new medical services contract for local jail

Sunnyside Daily Sun 16 Dec 2025
(The Center Square) – With a vote scheduled for Tuesday, Spokane County is preparing to transition to a new medical provider at the downtown jail as the current company faces lawsuits across the country ....
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Two Spokane County Jail inmates die within an hour of each other; overdoses suspected

The Spokesman-Review 16 Dec 2025
Two inmates died while in custody of the Spokane County Jail Monday, according to the county government’s spokesperson. Officials believe both inmates died of drug overdoses, said Pat Bell, director of communications for Spokane County.
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Spokane County golf courses to cost a little extra scratch next year, scratch golfers included

The Spokesman-Review 11 Dec 2025
The Spokane County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to increase charges at golf courses owned and operated by Spokane County, including Liberty Lake, Latah Creek and MeadowWood golf courses.
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Pharmacist in Spokane County suspended due to diversion of controlled substances (Washington State Department of Health)

Public Technologies 09 Dec 2025
). For immediate release. December 9, 2025 (25-147). Contact.. OLYMPIA - The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission suspended the license of Spokane County pharmacist Sandra Lee Symington Bang (PH00021680) pending further legal action ... ### ... Disclaimer.
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Spokane County closes $20M deficit without tax hikes; $17M gap projected in 2027

The Daily Gazette 03 Dec 2025
(The Center Square) – Spokane County closed a $20 million deficit on Monday by cutting 120 jobs and projecting sales tax growth to pick up speed again next year, avoiding any tax hikes in the meantime ... .
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Inmate's estate files wrongful death lawsuit against Spokane County, jail staff

Sunnyside Daily Sun 03 Dec 2025
(The Center Square) – The estate of Spencer Wirth filed a federal lawsuit against Spokane County and others on Monday following his 2023 death under the care of the local jail’s outgoing medical provider ....
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Don Brockett, who served as Spokane County prosecutor for quarter century, dies

The Spokesman-Review 02 Dec 2025
Brockett, a lawyer who served as Spokane County prosecutor for a quarter century and who once had a mother of a suspect pay a hitman to render him a “vegetable,” has died ... Spokane County Superior Court Judge Raymond F.
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Spokane County Commission passes $983 million 2026 budget, prioritizing funding for public safety while cutting more than 100 positions

The Spokesman-Review 02 Dec 2025
Spokane County is cutting 120 jobs in next year’s tight budget, but most of the positions already are empty ... In 2019, Spokane County Commissioners funded 1,993.6 full-time positions ... Spokane ...
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Spokane County donates $100,000 to Second Harvest, challenging other local governments to match

The Spokesman-Review 20 Nov 2025
Spokane County officials want to ensure local residents have food on the table this holiday season, and are challenging other local governments to join them in the effort. The Spokane County Commission ...
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Spokane County Commission votes against property tax increase despite $20 million projected deficit

The Spokesman-Review 19 Nov 2025
With economic uncertainties abound, property owners may be relieved to learn Spokane County leaders won’t collect more for county operations next year. The Spokane County Commission voted ...
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Spokane County taps AI system to route non-emergency dispatch calls to free up 911 space

The Spokesman-Review 19 Nov 2025
Spokane County is seeking the use of an artificial intelligence system that would triage non-emergent Crime Check calls to help dispatchers, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications announced Tuesday.

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