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Spokane police probe several investigations as narcotics proliferate downtown core

Wednesday, December 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – After what started as a month-long effort to tackle crime and vagrancy downtown, Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall said Monday that the CORE plan...

Chicago police vow to have more downtown presence during holiday season

Wednesday, December 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Chicago Ald. Chris Taliaferro is voicing his full support for top Chicago Police Department brass after officials revealed they plan to increase police presence...

Seattle mayor expands downtown public safety emphasis team following crime spike

Monday, November 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has issued an executive order focusing on public safety amid a recent spike in cases of violent crime in residential...

Seattle mayor signs 3-year design review bypass to streamline downtown development

Monday, October 28 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell recently signed legislation that reduces the design process time to bolster housing development in the downtown area. ...

Tacoma authorizes $35,000 for LGBTQ pride-themed crosswalk in downtown

Thursday, October 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The city of Tacoma is spending $35,000 to install an LGBTQ pride-themed crosswalk in the downtown core. ...

Spokane unveils plan to tackle crime downtown after months of pleas from community

Sunday, October 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Spokane announced a new 30-day pilot program on Thursday to address crime downtown following a recent poll that found 77% of respondents consider the...

Spokane days away from intensifying downtown police presence and enforcement

Wednesday, October 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Following continual pleas from the community and some of its elected officials, Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall said on Monday that residents should expect...

Amazons return-to-office mandate could boost downtown Seattles recovery

Tuesday, September 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Amazon workers will be required to return to their offices five days a week starting at the beginning of next year, a decision that...

Vancouver looking into potential performing arts venue in downtown area

Friday, August 30 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The City of Vancouver is exploring a potential performing arts venue to boost the downtown core. ...

King County Sheriff to boost security in high-crime downtown Seattle areas

Monday, August 19 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The King County Sheriff’s Office will collaborate with other entities to boost its security presence in downtown Seattle’s more dangerous areas as part of...