by Gavin Cooley | Apr 24, 2025 | 3 For Thursday
Spokane’s Rapidly Evolving Addiction & Safety Crisis Spokane is no longer just managing a crisis—it is falling deeper into one. Spokane’s addiction, health, and safety crisis numbers are staggering—and accelerating. Here are just a few facts to consider:...
by Gavin Cooley | Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
IN THIS ISSUE: SBA’s response to the Supreme Court’s Prop 1 decision Confronting Spokane’s downtown drug marketplace SBA supports Ban the Address proposed city ordinance SBA Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Prop 1 Official Press...
by Gavin Cooley | Apr 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Spokane’s challenges are more profound than we thought – it’s time to treat the situation like the emergency it is By Gavin Cooley Erick Doxey photo Spokane police on the scene near Second Avenue and Division Street, what we called “the...
by Gavin Cooley | Mar 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Basketball, Riverfront Park, and Spokane’s Spirit Every morning at 5 a.m., a group of us sets out from City Hall for a walk through downtown Spokane. This morning, I showed up 25 minutes late—thanks to somehow setting my alarm for 4:15 p.m.—and ended up...
by Gavin Cooley | Mar 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Call to Action: Oppose HB 1217 to Effectively Address Spokane’s Housing Crisis As citizens and leaders deeply invested in Spokane’s future, it is crucial to address the pressing issue of housing affordability. House Bill 1217 (HB 1217), currently progressing...
