Cristian Garza

1 week ago | krem.com | Cristian Garza

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane’s Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S) may soon return under a new contract with the City of Spokane, but this time, with significantly less funding and stricter accountability measures. After the city chose not to renew its previous contract with C.O.P.S in September 2024—part of an effort to close a $50 million budget deficit—a new two-year agreement has been proposed.

2 weeks ago | krem.com | Cristian Garza

SPOKANE, Wash. — As protests, rallies and demonstrations against various Trump administration actions continue across the nation and in Spokane, the Spokane Police Department is introducing a new tactic, called "dialogue policing," to respond more accurately and appropriately. "One of the things I've been concerned about for years is safety at protests," said Spokane Human Rights Commissioner Anwar Peace.

2 weeks ago | krem.com | Cristian Garza

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University students and faculty are making their voices heard and pushing back against the federal government's potential cuts to academic research, health care and education. A local union advocating for academic student workers organized dozens of people for a demonstration on the steps of Todd Hall at WSU's Pullman campus to voice their concerns over potential state and federal funding loss. "We will fight back," said Bronwyn Valentine, a WSU grad student.

2 weeks ago | krem.com | Cristian Garza

SPOKANE, Wash. — As Pride Month approaches, Spokane Pride is grappling with a significant challenge: a potential loss of funding from several major corporate sponsors. This could result in a shortfall of nearly $50,000, a third of the event’s annual budget. Despite this looming uncertainty, organizers are determined that Spokane Pride will continue as scheduled in June, promising to deliver the vibrant celebration that has become a hallmark of Lilac City.

3 weeks ago | krem.com | Cristian Garza

MOSES LAKE, Wash. — Moses Lake police say two recent drive-by shootings involving several teens are gang-related and connected. The Moses Lake Police Department says officers responded to reports of shots fired at Olympic Drive Northeast near Longview Street Northeast on Saturday, March 29. Arriving officers found multiple casings in the street, along with bullet holes in multiple vehicles and a home. No one was injured in the shooting.