Termites Unite Spokane

@termitesunite.bsky.social

210 Followers 119 Following

We are raising funds to help with the travel costs for incarcerated journalist Kwaneta Harris' children to visit her for the first time in a a decade. Kwaneta is a former nurse, business owner, and expat, now an incarcerated journalist and Haymarket Writing Freedom Fellow, from Detroit. In her writing, she illuminates how the experience of being incarcerated in the largest state prison in Texas is vastly different for women in ways that directly map onto a culture rooted in misogyny. Her stories expose how the intersection of gender, race, and place contribute to state-sanctioned, gender-based violence.
Several courts have ruled that extreme temperatures in prison violate the Eighth Amendment’s provision against “cruel and unusual” punishment. But these rulings have not led to a widespread adoption of air-conditioning or other methods to cool prison facilities or prevent heat-related deaths. Public health researchers at Brown University estimate that just one day of above average summer temperatures is associated with a nearly 4% increase in prison deaths. Suicides spike 23% in the three days following a heat wave. And for every 10 degrees above the average summer temperature, prison deaths increase 5%.
Video begins at 1646:07 and shows Ofc Lesser driving his patrol vehicle. He arrives on scene at 1647:30 and enters the complex via the Cora Ave entrance. He contacts officers at the bottom of the stairs leading to apartment #. After a plan is made to contact Musselman's apartment, Ofc Lesser accompanies a group of officers as they walk up the stairs and into the apartment. Ofc Lesser assists Ofc Valencia in clearing the hallway, closet and bathroom then returns to the kitchen. Ofc Lesser drags Musselman fully into the kitchen, performs a frisk for weapons and assists in providing medical aid, placing a chest seal over the injury to Musselman's left chest (1653:07). He places a second chest seal over the injury to Musselman's left back (1653:23). Ofc Lesser begins performing CPR on Musselman at 1654:16. At 1655:19, Ofc C Lesser passes off chest compressions to Ofc S Lesser. Fire personnel arrive on scene and take over CPR at 1656:14. At 1700:31, Ofc C Lesser began chest compressions, taking over for fire personnel. At 1702:45, Ofc C Lesser stopped compressions, handing off duties to fire personnel again. Medical aid continued to be provided until death was pronounced at 11716 (sic) hours. Ofc Lesser remained in the apartment until medics left, at which point he left the apartment at 1719:05, walking to the base of the stairs and contacting other officers.
A plan is made to make contact with Musselman's apartment and together with numerous other officers, Ofc Valencia moves to the stairwell and begins moving up. At 1651:17, Ofc Valencia vocalizes that he sees a rifle. At 1651:31, Ofc Valencia advises he sees Musselman and continues up the last flight of stairs and into the apartment. An officer is heard announcing "Police, Police, Police! If you're inside, make yourself known!" Ofc Valencia enters the apartment and turns left, clearing a hallway, a closet, and the bathroom. He then returns to the kitchen where officers are seen continuing to ensure the apartment is clear. When the apartment is declared clear, Ofc Valencia says "let's start with the medical stuff." Numerous officers begin providing medical aid to Musselman, who has been pulled into the kitchen to provide more room for treatment. As aid is being provided, Ofc Valencia identifies potential bullet defects in the edge of the counter below the kitchen sink. At 1657:37, Ofc Valencia leaves the apartment and returns to the parking lot. He walks out to Post St where he contacts Sgt Gonsalves. His camera is deactivated at 1659:43. A second video beings at 1715:36 and shows Ofc Valencia walking across the parking lot of the complex. He proceeds up the stairs to apartment # and contacts the resident. The resident shows Ofc Valencia the damage from likely projectiles penetrating into her apartment from apartment #. He requests a corporal for photos. He has a discussion with the resident and looks for a projectile before leaving the apartment and contacting other officers at the bottom of the stairwell leading to Musselman's apartment. He deactivates his camera at 1728:37.
Ofc Valenia beings running across the parking lot towards building "A" with several officers following. He arrives at the stairwell which leads up to apartment #A[neighbor] and starts up the stairs. He pauses on the landing just below the apartment door and asks if other officers have a visual on "him" (Musselman). Ofc Valencia continues up the last set of stairs and stops in front of apartment #[neighbor]. He says, "okay, breaching," and proceeds to deliver four kicks to the door without effect. On the fourth kick. an officer yells out "Police!" while another yells "Spokane Police!" Four more kicks are delivered, also without effect. A muffled female voice can be heard, though the many of the words are unintelligible. Ofc Valencia stops his attempts at breaching the door as an officer yells "Spokane Police." A female opens the door with her hands raised asking "What happened, what happened?" Ofc Valencia enters the apartment and has the female step out the door as another officer asks if there are any children present. The female responds "No, my son's not here." Another female is seen exiting a door, approaching Ofc Valencia and a male is
accompanies Corp Johnson to check on building "B" apartments. After making contact with numerous residents, Ofc Spring returns to the lot and observes a possible defect in a garage in front of building B. As he is returning to the lot in front of building "A," he deactivates his camera (1705:09). A second video begins at 1735:19 and shows Ofc Spring speaking with Sgt Gonsalves. He is standing in the lot near the base of the stairs leading to Musselman's apartment (which is now taped off with red crime scene tape. Ofc Spring contacts the resident of # Anwar Peace, who is trying to return to his apartment. Peace had been allowed to leave his apartment for the laundry room prior to the inner perimeter being established. Ofc Spring tells Peace he cannot return at this point because the perimeter has been established and that the county (SCSO) is now in charge of the scene. Ofc Spring continues to speak with Peace for a few minutes and then escorts him around the building to where his vehicle is parked behind building "A." Peace does NOT return to his apartment through the perimeter. Ofc Spring deactivates his camera at 1743:32. Nothing else of note is captured on body worn camera footage which is not covered in his report.
Video begins at 1642:34. Ofc Spring is seen walking through the lot of the complex towards building "F." He contacts numerous officers where they are in a position of cover behind a vehicle in front of building "F" at the north end of the garages. After contact with Corp Johnson, he and other officers eventually make their way to a location in front of building "C" where they have a view of the landing in front of Musselman's apartment. At 1646:22, numerous shots are heard. Shortly after, numerous officers can be heard yelling for people to stay inside their apartments. An officer is heard asking for officers to accompany him (Ofc A Valencia) to apartment #A. Ofc Spring remains in front of building "C" until 1649:12 when Ofc D Valencia arrives and requests officers accompany him to and (sic) apartment in building "C." Ofc Spring accompanies Ofc Valencia and several others to apartment #C where they are granted access to the apartment. Ofc D Valencia and Ofc Spring eventually enter a bedroom which grants them a view to Musselman's apartment. Officer Spring leaves #C when as other officers are contacting #A and returns to the lot. He makes contact with #A and #A and ensures he is not injured. He then
Photo of Joswar and Cesar. They are young, laughing men sitting next to one another.
On Sun, Mar 21, 2021 at 5:58 PM Beggs, Breean wrote: Chud, Council Members are the best spokespeople for Council Initiatives. We do have staff to support us, but we usually don't deploy them to do public speaking because Council Members lead our efforts and speak for Council. As I have shared with you previously, we strongly support the Mayor's and her 2,000 staff members' efforts in addressing delivery of human services, economic development and public safety. The Council has funded every request from the Mayor in these areas and have shared the best ideas from Council and Council staff to further support those efforts. When I met with your group, your members provided me two specific ideas-stand up the commercial property owners council to regularly meet with City officials and secure additional funding from the County and City of Spokane Valley to provide additional resources outside of the Downtown. I personally endorsed both ideas and am open to hearing more specific ideas. If your group wants to hear more from me on what I think it will take to improve the situation, I would be happy to return to your group and share my best thinking. Our last meeting by design was me listening rather than speaking but I am happy to coordinate a meeting for folks to listen to me. Best, Breean
However, four days before that post, on Aug. 23, university administrators quietly approved a new policy limiting all protests on campus, without the usual student and faculty feedback process that informs university policy decisions. The policy, which went into effect two days before students were even notified it existed, was created to “prioritize the safety and well-being of all community members, while creating opportunities for civil discourse, founded in our shared mission of being people for and with others,” according to an email from John Sklut, the chair of the university’s Policy Coordinating and Advisory Committee. To the contrary, students and faculty members argue that the policy will prevent them from many forms of protest they have historically used to hold the university accountable, following a nationwide trend of universities moving to limit speech after last year’s campus protests against the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
At 1646:22, numerous shots are heard. What appears to be muzzle flashes from the involved officers are seen just north of Ofc Adkinson's location between the garages and building "C." After Ofc A Valencia's arrival, Ofc Adkinson accompanies him and other officers to apartment #A__, ensuring no injured parties are inside and evacuating the occupants. He then returns to the base of the stairs where a plan to contact apartment #A__ Musselman's apartment, to ensure there is no one inside in need of aid, is put together. Ofc Adkinson accompanies numerous officers to Musselman's apartment. Once the apartment is clear, an officer is seen pulling Musselman into the kitchen to allow room for medical aid to be provided. Ofc Adkinson assists in cutting Musselman's clothing away from his torso and identifying injuries. After leaving the apartment, Ofc Adkinson contacts numerous apartments and gathers the names of the occupants. He deactivates his camera at 1716:37. Nothing else of note is captured on body worn camera footage which is not covered in his report. **Snapshot from Spokane County Sheriff's police-investigating-police report. The snapshot covers 2 partial pages, identifying the author as Melville and reviewer as Andrew E Stockman, case 2024-10183440.
Courageous Conversation Series: Re-imagining Public Safety in our community Wednesday, July 30 5:30pm - 7:30pm Add to Calendar Central nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Mayor Lisa Brown CALL 509-625-6250 Spokane City Council Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Phone: 509.625.6258 Email: bwilkerson@spokanecity.org Michael Cathcart City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6257 Email: mcathcart@spokanecity.org Jonathan Bingle City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6275 Email: jbingle@spokanecity.org Paul Dillon City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.625.6254 Email: pdillon@spokanecity.org Lili Navarrete [now working for the mayor's office] City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.768.6738 Email: lnavarrete@spokanecity.org Kitty Klitzke City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6291 Email: kklitzke@spokanecity.org Zack Zappone City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6256 Email: zzappone@spokanecity.org
At 1651:17, an officer is heard announcing the presence of a rifle. As Ofc Matlock reaches the landing, a rifle is visible leaning against the railing just outside Musselman's apartment. Numerous officers make entry into the apartment. Musselman is seen lying on his back with his upper body in the hallway and his lower body in the kitchen/entryway. After ensuring there is no one else inside the apartment in need of assistance, medical aid is provided to Musselman by other officers until medics arrived and took over. Ofc Matlock leaves the apartment and contacts several apartments, gathering their information and verifying no one inside was hurt during the incident. He deactivates his camera at 1711:09. A second video beings at 1714:17 and shows Ofc Matlock standing at the bottom of the stairs leading to Musselman's apartment. He and Ofc Weber are then showed contacting residents in apartments #C__ and #C__ and pointing out damage to the building's siding to Corp Matt. He deactivates his camera at 1720:39. There is nothing of note seen in the body camera footage not covered in Ofc Matlock's report.
Ofc Matlock: Video begins at 16:40:05 with Ofc Matlock seated in the passenger seat of a patrol vehicle. Upon arriving at the Cora address, he contacts other officers at the south entrance to the complex. After retrieving a ballistic shield from a vehicle, he and other officers enter the complex and move to a location in front of building "F" at the south end of the property. Eventually, Ofc Matlock and the officers with him move north to a location in front of building "C," just south of the garages. Shortly after arriving at this location, Ofc Matlock and the officers with him identify the target apartment and take a position which allowed them a view of the landing in front of Musselman's door. At 1646:22, numerous shots are heard. Immediately after the shots are heard, numerous officers can be heard telling people to go inside. Officer A. Valencia arrives and requests three officers accompany him. Ofc Matlock joins this group, runs across the lot to apartment A Redacted and makes contact with the occupants after several attempts at breaching the door. The four occupants are escorted out of the apartment and found to be unharmed. Officer Matlock leaves the apartment and gathers with numerous other officers at the bottom of the stairwell. A plan is made to enter the target apartment, A Redacted and together, they all travel to that stairwell and up to the third floor.
-Ofc Valencia requests county start their Bearcat as well. -An officer confirms the suspect location is the north end, east side, top floor of building "A." -Ofc Craigen advises he has a visual on the suspect. He advises the suspect is inside his apartment and has not exited since their arrival. -Ofc Craigen advises they are "a little too far for verbals" and adds that he saw the rifle and that it looks suppressed. -Ofc Mitchell advises the rifle is "right by the front door," that the suspect is about five feet inside the door talking to people who are not there. -An officer requests that responding units "kill their sirens." This officer advises the suspect is standing at the front door with his back to them. -An officer advises the suspect had stepped outside his apartment, was "rolling a joint," "talking to nobody" and was "unarmed at this time." -An officer requests a phone number with which contact with the suspect may be attempted. -Ofc Weber announces "233, we have shots fired." Shortly after this traffic, Ofc D Valencia makes an announcement of shots fired and requests a team go to apartment A Redacted to check the welfare of any occupants and have them evacuated. -An officer announces that the suspect is lying in the doorway, the rifle is in front of the front door and there was no movement. -Ofc Valencia confirms no movement and directs officers to check on apartment #A Redacted ("check on [Redacted]") because he was aware there was at least a child and two females who reside there. -Ofc Valencia requests a drone to check the interior of the suspect apartment. -Officers confirm apartment #A Redacted is clear.
Jim Leighty, a police accountability activist and the person who obtained the report this story is based on, said the officers did several things wrong during the response. “Instead of using less-than-lethal or perhaps using something that would be less likely to penetrate a wall, all of them chose to go with an AR 15 platform with .223 rounds,” Leighty said in an interview. The bullets have “jacketed tips that will, when they’re shot, go through a person. They’ll penetrate a wall.”
At 4:42 pm on December 29, 2024, Spokane Police Department (SPD) officers stationed themselves on a hill that gave them a clear view of Joshua Musselman through the open front door of his third-floor apartment. They were there because a neighbor complained he had been shooting a rifle into that same hill, just north of the Northcliff Terrace apartment complex, earlier in the day. As they watched him, Musselman, 29, walked onto the landing to “roll a joint,” according to a newly-released investigation of the killing. Minutes later, at 4:46 pm, the police opened fire from the hill, and Musselman was dying in a hallway just inside the door. The investigative report from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office says Musselman was not armed when the police arrived, despite the neighbor’s complaint.
Email chain between Spokane 4th generation heir Betsy Cowles and local developer Sheldon Jackson dated Thursday, September 9, 2021. 8:04 pm Cowles's email: Subject: Re: Need immediate action The area you describe is good but add the Riverfront Park. Our hope and expectation is when the Podium opens people will flow from north to south through the park. If there are unsafe corridors through the park tipi (sic) the Arena and Podium, that will be a big problem. I understand that with the loss of the limited commission powers the park rangers are having a tougher time. I wonder if they could be deputized by SPD so they could get the LOC powers back? 8:28 pm Sheldon Jackson's emailed reply Johnnie [Perkins] committed to Monday. I will call Garrett Jones and Craig Meidl tomorrow to see if we can get the rangers more teeth. From what I have seen, PFD has good security but we should make sure there are no holes between the Arena/Podium/Stadium and downtown. Do you want to join us from lunch Monday? I told Lynnelle that we would go to her at the historic or grand Davenport. She has not yet responded.
Email chain between Spokane 4th generation heir Betsy Cowles and local developer Sheldon Jackson dated Thursday, September 9, 2021. 8:04 pm Cowles's email: Subject: Re: Need immediate action The area you describe is good but add the Riverfront Park. Our hope and expectation is when the Podium opens people will flow from north to south through the park. If there are unsafe corridors through the park tipi (sic) the Arena and Podium, that will be a big problem. I understand that with the loss of the limited commission powers the park rangers are having a tougher time. I wonder if they could be deputized by SPD so they could get the LOC powers back? 8:28 pm Sheldon Jackson's emailed reply Johnnie [Perkins] committed to Monday. I will call Garrett Jones and Craig Meidl tomorrow to see if we can get the rangers more teeth. From what I have seen, PFD has good security but we should make sure there are no holes between the Arena/Podium/Stadium and downtown. Do you want to join us from lunch Monday? I told Lynnelle that we would go to her at the historic or grand Davenport. She has not yet responded.
However, if SPD officers find that the masked men taking our community members are actually federal agents, SPD is instructed to “not interfere with federal law enforcement efforts.” Instead, they’re directed to: - Maintain public and officer safety with “a level of tactical separation from the federal officers … taking only those actions necessary to preserve the peace and protect lives and property,” - “De-escalate tensions of all involved,” - “Provide clear, respectful communication to bystanders, assuring them of the SPD’s neutral role and compliance with state law surrounding immigration enforcement,” - and collect evidence, documenting all witness statements, getting federal supervisors name and contact if possible and logging the information in the local evidence system.
However, if SPD officers find that the masked men taking our community members are actually federal agents, SPD is instructed to “not interfere with federal law enforcement efforts.” Instead, they’re directed to: - Maintain public and officer safety with “a level of tactical separation from the federal officers … taking only those actions necessary to preserve the peace and protect lives and property,” - “De-escalate tensions of all involved,” - “Provide clear, respectful communication to bystanders, assuring them of the SPD’s neutral role and compliance with state law surrounding immigration enforcement,” - and collect evidence, documenting all witness statements, getting federal supervisors name and contact if possible and logging the information in the local evidence system.
Do: Go to PJALS’ Protesting 101 – A People’s Training tonight from 5:30 to 7 pm. The 90-minute training is free to attend, and will teach people how to “protest safely, effectively and with intention.” The registration link is here, location provided upon registration. “Coming to the training tonight would be fantastic because this is also a time when we need to be thinking about what kinds of risks we’re each willing to take,” Liz Moore from PJALS said. “And particularly for those of us who have white skin to be really engaging in some preparatory thought about what kind of risks we’re willing to take, what kind of discomfort we’re willing to engage in.”
Do: Center immigrant communities in your support and conversations today, not just the protestors who were arrested. “I would really love it if people in the community could remember and focus on what this is about,” Archer told RANGE from holding this morning. “It really feels to me like an attempt to chill and intimidate support of our immigrant community members. I’m being inconvenienced for an afternoon, but some people are losing their whole lives, their homes. I just wanna make sure people remember that, and also remember that right now. The best thing we can do is choose not to let things like this intimidate us from supporting our community.”
The following is a statement from Spokane City Council President Betsy Wilkerson in response to the immigration protests on June 11, 2025: “In response to the recent immigration protests, I feel it is imperative to speak directly to our community. Let me be clear: those who were arrested during these events did not face consequences for exercising their right to protest. The actions taken by the Spokane Police Department (SPD) were aimed at keeping our residents safe, not at supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. We are still gathering information on the events last night, but we are confident that SPD arrests targeted only those individuals who unlawfully obstructed justice or engaged in acts of vandalism. Our right to protest is sacred, but it must be exercised responsibly and with respect for the law and the rights of others. We stand firmly behind the Mayor's decision to implement a curfew, a necessary measure to maintain peace while also respecting the fundamental First Amendment rights of our residents. I recognize that the civil unrest we are experiencing can create deep divisions within our community. However, now is not the time for discord; it is a time to focus on finding a path forward that prioritizes the safety and well-being of our immigrant community. I firmly believe in our motto, "In Spokane, We All Belong." We will continue to support the Keep Washington Working Act, which protects immigrant communities by minimizing the involvement of SPD to the greatest extent possible. Our immigrant community adds immense value, culture, and a strong workforce that contributes to what makes Spokane the place we call home. I would also like to commend Chief Hall for his leadership and the collaboration with regional jurisdictions, demonstrating that working together for the betterment of our community is possible. /cont
An emotion wheel. The center circle states "I feel..." on white background. It's surrounded by 3 layers emotions, each segmented by the inner-most emotions layers, which is composed of 6 base emotions. The inner-most emotions circular layer contains Anger on a red background, Fear on an orange background, Happy on a green background, Surprise on a blue background, Peaceful on a yellow background, and Sad on a purple-grey background. Anger's 2nd layer of emotions include: mad, offended, jealous, irritated, frustrated, annoyed. The 3rd layer includes: hostile, enraged, agitated, furious, hateful, disgusted. Fear's 2nd layer of emotions include: excluded, regret, anxious, worried, nervous, shy. The 3rd layer includes: panic, terrified, frightened, scared, embarrassed, insecure. Happy's 2nd layer of emotions include: content, cheerful, proud, confident, silly, energetic. 3rd layer includes: excited, enthusiastic, eager, hopeful, optimistic, elation. Surprise's 2nd layer of emotions include: startled, confused, shocked, overwhelmed, speechless, curious. The 3rd layer includes: amazed, moved, awe-struck, crushed, stunned, bewildered. Peaceful's 2nd layer of emotions include: calm, loving, affectionate, trusting, released, thoughtful. The 3rd layer includes: caring, thankful, accepted, valued, inspired, passionate.
Snapshot of 2 bluesky comments. First profile pic is someone in a purple sweater and blue pants in a wheelchair holding a red flag with a yellow star in the corner. Critical Renee Theory's comment from 3 months ago, "America First is fascism and colonialism. Stop." Their comment has 3 comments, 0 reposts, 11 likes. Nina Turner's (profile pic of a smiling Black woman wearing a yellow top, glasses, and her hair pulled back) reply, "Hypothetically, what do you think is going to make sense to folks we need to reach out to? 1. "Isn't it odd that they say 'America First,' but Americans can't afford healthcare?" Or 2. "Your ideology is colonialism" Which message will get the result? I'll wait."
An emotion wheel. The center circle states "I feel..." on white background. It's surrounded by 3 layers emotions, each segmented by the inner-most emotions layers, which is composed of 6 base emotions. The inner-most emotions circular layer contains Anger on a red background, Fear on an orange background, Happy on a green background, Surprise on a blue background, Peaceful on a yellow background, and Sad on a purple-grey background. Anger's 2nd layer of emotions include: mad, offended, jealous, irritated, frustrated, annoyed. The 3rd layer includes: hostile, enraged, agitated, furious, hateful, disgusted. Fear's 2nd layer of emotions include: excluded, regret, anxious, worried, nervous, shy. The 3rd layer includes: panic, terrified, frightened, scared, embarrassed, insecure. Happy's 2nd layer of emotions include: content, cheerful, proud, confident, silly, energetic. 3rd layer includes: excited, enthusiastic, eager, hopeful, optimistic, elation. Surprise's 2nd layer of emotions include: startled, confused, shocked, overwhelmed, speechless, curious. The 3rd layer includes: amazed, moved, awe-struck, crushed, stunned, bewildered. Peaceful's 2nd layer of emotions include: calm, loving, affectionate, trusting, released, thoughtful. The 3rd layer includes: caring, thankful, accepted, valued, inspired, passionate.
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/mississippi/mssdce/1:2011cv00165/75196/63/ JUSTIA U.S. Law I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND Granny’s Alliance Holdings, Inc., and Granny’s Alliance, LLC [“hereinafter Plaintiffs”], are foreign corporations organized in the State of Idaho, which conduct substantial business in Harrison County, Mississippi. Compl. [1], ¶ 11 a-b, at p. 3. Defendant Farrow Construction Specialities, Inc., is a corporation organized in the State of Washington, and allegedly conducts substantial business in Harrison County, Mississippi. Compl. [1], ¶ 11 c, at p. 3. Defendants Core 4 Kebawk, LLC,and Core 4 Holding Company, LLC [hereinafter “Core Defendants”], are corporations organized in the State of Nevada. Both also purportedly conduct substantial business in Harrison County, Mississippi. Compl. [1], ¶ 11 f-g, at pp. 3-4
Now comes the claim that you can't expect to literally believe the words that come out of Carlson's mouth. And that assertion is not coming from Carlson's critics. It's being made by a federal judge in the Southern District of New York and by Fox News's own lawyers in defending Carlson against accusations of slander. It worked, by the way. Just read U.S. District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil's opinion, leaning heavily on the arguments of Fox's lawyers: The "'general tenor' of the show should then inform a viewer that [Carlson] is not 'stating actual facts' about the topics he discusses and is instead engaging in 'exaggeration' and 'non-literal commentary.' " She wrote: "Fox persuasively argues, that given Mr. Carlson's reputation, any reasonable viewer 'arrive[s] with an appropriate amount of skepticism' about the statement he makes."
[Screenshot from https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/jun/24/spokane-fire-leadership-criticize-viral-selkirk-th/ linked article.] But [Jake] Schwartz rejected the notion that the pride flag was politically divisive. "The flag...is always about inclusivity, and I would disagree...that that was a political statement," he said. "Pride is pride in our community...I wouldn't call that political. We're not just pushing for queer and gender queer rights, it's for everybody's community. "I would encourage folks to not think about Pride in that way, as political."
An emotion wheel. The center circle states "I feel..." on white background. It's surrounded by 3 layers emotions, each segmented by the inner-most emotions layers, which is composed of 6 base emotions. The inner-most emotions circular layer contains Anger on a red background, Fear on an orange background, Happy on a green background, Surprise on a blue background, Peaceful on a yellow background, and Sad on a purple-grey background. Anger's 2nd layer of emotions include: mad, offended, jealous, irritated, frustrated, annoyed. The 3rd layer includes: hostile, enraged, agitated, furious, hateful, disgusted. Fear's 2nd layer of emotions include: excluded, regret, anxious, worried, nervous, shy. The 3rd layer includes: panic, terrified, frightened, scared, embarrassed, insecure. Happy's 2nd layer of emotions include: content, cheerful, proud, confident, silly, energetic. 3rd layer includes: excited, enthusiastic, eager, hopeful, optimistic, elation. Surprise's 2nd layer of emotions include: startled, confused, shocked, overwhelmed, speechless, curious. The 3rd layer includes: amazed, moved, awe-struck, crushed, stunned, bewildered. Peaceful's 2nd layer of emotions include: calm, loving, affectionate, trusting, released, thoughtful. The 3rd layer includes: caring, thankful, accepted, valued, inspired, passionate.
Mayor Lisa Brown CALL 509-625-6250 Spokane City Council Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Phone: 509.625.6258 Email: bwilkerson@spokanecity.org Michael Cathcart City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6257 Email: mcathcart@spokanecity.org Jonathan Bingle City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6275 Email: jbingle@spokanecity.org Paul Dillon City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.625.6254 Email: pdillon@spokanecity.org Lili Navarrete City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.768.6738 Email: lnavarrete@spokanecity.org Kitty Klitzke City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6291 Email: kklitzke@spokanecity.org Zack Zappone City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6256 Email: zzappone@spokanecity.org
Dwight Schrute from The Office making fun of Nelly by stating "You don't have a plan!" This is funny because Nelly does indeed have a plan, Dwight just underestimated her because she wrote her plan with a funny font.
They said just like you all showed up on Wednesday for them they will show up for people while they are in there with them. Every time they see the news and see what you all did for them on Wednesday makes them loved and they know they have a community waiting for them when they come back home <3 He told my sister to tell you both thank you, thank you for your support, thank you for believing in him, and thank you for showing up for him. He's grateful that you all cross paths and he will forever be thankful and forever have him as family.
2 Emails on a Chain 1st From: Sheldon Jackson Sent: Friday, May 7, 2021 6:01 AM To: then Police Chief Craig Meidl, Chud Wendle, then City Administrator Johnnie Perkins [before he resigned in disgrace due to sexual assault allegations] Subject: Connecting the dots Craig, We now need to deal with "Stop the Sweeps". We need SPD to connect the dots to determine if our vagrants and low barrier housing are contributing to violent crime. Here is a good example, this person is in jail. Where was this person living? We can counter activist actions if we can show cause and effect. https://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/spokane-man-who-set-fire-to-st-charles-parish-indicted-with-arson-charge/293-71731eaf-f351-4d10-9edd-f8-89cde8a8a Sheldon Jackson Selkirk Development 2nd Email From Craig Meidl Sent: Friday, May 7, 2021 10:42 AM To: Officer Ryan Shaw, Sheldon Jackson, Chud Wendle, Johnnie Perkins Subject: FW: Connecting the dots Ryan Based on a prior email you sent, I believe I know the answer. It is challenging to track specific crime types related to people who are homeless because of the software we use, but we are attempting to see if there is a way to do so or find a work-around? I believe what Sheldon is asking is if there is a way to track violent crime associated with homeless in Spokane. Thank you, Craig Meidl Chief of Police
Email From: SPD Officer Christopher Lesser Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2021 7:08 PM To: SPD Downtown Precinct Officers Subject: Self proclaimed advocates taunting DT Officers Just an FYI, there is a group of young adults hanging around downtown advocating for the homeless, trying to bait us into altercation. However, in the last two days, they have interjected themselves, and it went as well as you would expect. In the early evening of 06/19, a female activist was outside of our precinct while Dunsmoor and I were dealing with an intoxicated, disorderly male. The female filming was telling me to quit my job and kill myself. Later that night, a group of three activists found me during bar patrol and continued the same profane language, filming, and middle finger behavior.
email from Chud Wendle, date and recipients unlisted. 4) Stop Start Stop on programs leads to inconsistency and confusing expectations by SPD as well as the general public. Excuses must stop. Yes, COVID is real but that doesn't mean we give up on programs like the 2019 POD program. I'm not sure how Boise or Bellevue are doing it as they also are dealing with COVID but I haven't heard any excuses. 5) Force good neighbor policies with all agencies. Hutton Settlement owns the office building (Garden Court) across the street from the Salvation Army's new shelter at 55 W Mission. And yes, transient activity has increased while I have never heard a thing about the arrival and operation of this shelter from the City of Spokane nor Salvation Army about the shelter opening up or even checking in with us to see how it is going. We need to all be good neighbors. 6) Address the density of the homelessness population. There are too many services, "Havens," and resources downtown attracting the homeless. Why not purchase the closed up motels at the boundaries. Where is the City of Spokane Valley on this I believe a unified voice of property owners could add leverage to the City of Spokane's need to include our other municipalities as well as the County. 7) Why do businesses have to call 311 everytime to clean up the campers, garbage and property damage from the same location? The tenants at 4423 N Division, 4511 N Division, 4603 N Division, Chevron and NTSQ have 311 (Crime Check) on speed dial. Is this a solution or a bandaid. I'm raising a fourth generation of Spokanites and have pride in our community and am hoping they come back to this City after college or the start of their careers. I'm not yelling and screaming at you and/or point fingers but offering to be part of the solution. I have engaged in valuable conversations over the years with C/M Mumm and C/M Kinnear. //Cont next pic
Email From Dave Black Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2021 9:14 AM To: Various members of Spokane Business Owners and Elected City Officials [including then Police Chief Craig Meidl, Officer David Singley, personal email of Officer Tim Schwering, County Commissioner Josh Kerns, then Mayor Nadine Woodward, then Council President Breean Beggs, Councilmember Michael Cathcart, Councilmember Betsy Wilkerson, Larry Stone, Betsy Cowles, Chris Batten of Rencorp Realty, Sheldon Jackson of Selkirk Development, Chud Wendle of Hutton Settlement] Subject: Re: Sit and Lie Ordinance versus ADA We need to have an outreach by police officers, DSP ambassadors, and other private security people (Big Brothers) and have "conversations" with these people about moving to a warmer or different place. We can call it the "family re-unification program", or "Big brother program". We ask them if they want us to locate a family or friend for them to help them and meet them at the bus station where they want to go. This will take some conversations which we should have with them anyway. The Big Brother then takes them to the bus station, buys them a ticket and makes sure they get on. This could also be a train or even a plane. We could raise plenty of money for this effort. Chris Batten and I have talked about this but it has been a political non-starter in meetings as people are 'afraid' to talk about relocation...but I'm sure we could lead the fundraising effort. Darren Watkins talks about a form of this program being used by other areas as one immediate solution to our problem, and maybe even a contributor to our problem. We need to fight fire with fire.
“Any institution that’s so emboldened that they get to have the right to disappear people deserves an American citizenry that is watching it,” morrow said. “It doesn’t sit well with me that there are people in Spokane right now who are afraid to leave their homes and afraid to go to work and afraid to go to school because of the way that ICE is behaving, and feeling as though that may go unregulated or unchecked in a lot of ways feels deeply un-American to me.”
court support - Where to show up this week: June 25, 2025 Courthouse: Courtroom 407 @10:00 AM Annex: Courtroom A @1:30PM Reminders: Be prepared to go through security screenings and cooperate with courthouse security teams. Generally, photography, broadcasting, and audio recordings are not allowed in the courtroom during proceedings. This will likely take time and patience. Let's show up to support our friends and allies. #WeKeepUsSafe
In these frustrating situations, a tactic called DARVO—or deny, attack, reverse victim and offender—may be utilized. It’s a way abusers or others, such as law enforcement or the judicial system, might redirect blame, taking attention off of the perpetrator while accusing a victim of being the actual abusive partner. https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/identifying-abuse/explaining-darvo-deny-attack-reverse-victim-amp-offender
The statements highlighted in 1. blue are the manipulation of what we are told to see as a threat to us, 2. purple are the escalation of those fears, 3. red are the offered solutions to calm those fears, 4. orange are false statements to reassure no rights/laws were actually violated, and 5. yellow are statements from state actors that say “peace,” but really mean order as per Let This Radicalize You chapter 6 by Mariame Kaba and Kelly Hayes.
The statements highlighted in 1. blue are the manipulation of what we are told to see as a threat to us, 2. purple are the escalation of those fears, 3. red are the offered solutions to calm those fears, 4. orange are false statements to reassure no rights/laws were actually violated, and 5. yellow are statements from state actors that say “peace,” but really mean order as per Let This Radicalize You chapter 6 by Mariame Kaba and Kelly Hayes.
The statements highlighted in 1. blue are the manipulation of what we are told to see as a threat to us, 2. purple are the escalation of those fears, 3. red are the offered solutions to calm those fears, 4. orange are false statements to reassure no rights/laws were actually violated, and 5. yellow are statements from state actors that say “peace,” but really mean order as per Let This Radicalize You chapter 6 by Mariame Kaba and Kelly Hayes.
Statement from the White House The White House June 7, 2025 “In recent days, violent mobs have attacked ICE Officers and Federal Law Enforcement Agents carrying out basic deportation operations in Los Angeles, California. These operations are essential to halting and reversing the invasion of illegal criminals into the United States. In the wake of this violence, California’s feckless Democrat leaders have completely abdicated their responsibility to protect their citizens. That is why President Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester. The Trump Administration has a zero tolerance policy for criminal behavior and violence, especially when that violence is aimed at law enforcement officers trying to do their jobs. These criminals will be arrested and swiftly brought to justice. The Commander-in-Chief will ensure the laws of the United States are executed fully and completely.” -Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary "violent mobs" is highlighted in Identified Threat Blue "attacked" in Escalation Purple "carrying out basic deportation operations" in Reassuring Lie Orange "these operations are essential to halting and reversing the invasion at illegal criminals into the US" in Proposed Solution Red "wake of this violence" in Escalating Threat Purple "abdicated their responsibility to protect" in Escalation Purple "deploying 2000 NG to address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester" in Proposed Solution Red (also Escalating Fear) "zero tolerance policy for criminal behavior and violence" in Reassuring Lie Orange "violence" in Escalation Purple "aimed at law enforcement officers trying to do their job" in Proposed Solution Red "will be arrested" in Proposed Solution Red "brought to justice" in Reassuring Lie Orange "laws of the US are executed fully and completely" in Reassuring Lie Orange
The statements highlighted in 1. blue are the manipulation of what we are told to see as a threat to us, 2. purple are the escalation of those fears, 3. red are the offered solutions to calm those fears, 4. orange are false statements to reassure no rights/laws were actually violated, and 5. yellow are statements from state actors that say “peace,” but really mean order as per Let This Radicalize You chapter 6 by Mariame Kaba and Kelly Hayes.
That same day they got detained they met Redacted. He got put on the same block as Joswar. His attorney dropped his Case out of no where and left him with no contacts or even telling his wife where he was at. Joswar called and asked me to call Redacted's wife's work to let her know he was being detained in Tacoma. I was able to get a hold of her and pass on the message to her and I got the phone number and I gave it to Joswar to give to the gentleman. I'm happy to announce they have now communicated and are in communication, all thanks to Joswar and Cesar for helping them out. The wife is going to Latinos [en Spokane] tomorrow and I'm going to help her create an account and deposit money so they can communicate and provide resources for her in Spokane.
From KREM's June 12, 2025 article, "2 Spokane ICE protesters charged with felonies released without bond due to lack of criminal history" written by Reagan Gallo. "Court documents also show that ICE agents told police that the six agents in the office, along with 14 employees and 12 detainees, were 'concerned for their safety and felt that they were being held hostage.'"
Facebook post from [former Spokane City Council President] Ben Stuckart: CESAR and JOSWAR UPDATE César and Joswar are in the Tacoma Detention Facility. They entered the US legally under humanitarian parole and both applied for asylum on time. I was also César's guardian under the State's vulnerable youth guardianship program. Redacted and Redacted and myself have each agreed to sponsor them. We have also posted necessary paperwork so if they need bond we will post whatever money is necessary. Friday they were able to visit with their lawyer from Latinos en Spokane and Redacted Friday night. Redacted from Latinos en Spokane was also able to see them Saturday (and speak to them Sunday). They are sad, scared, and are clear that the conditions have been inhumane. Visiting them in person has been difficult for those involved. Redacted let me know Friday night was her hardest day ever. To see your boys behind jail and crying.....so inhumane. They saw their story on the news and are so grateful that people are standing up for them. They see that they also have a larger purpose and want to get out so they can tell more people their story. The continue to amaze Redacted and I. They have found two individuals in detention already and with the help Redacted put them in touch with family. Other families connected all because of these amazing humans. We are working with their lawyer and federal representatives to get them out ASAP. Because of everyone who SHOWED UP and ACTED we have HOPE. In peace and love and common humanity : FREE THEM NOW.
Mayor Lisa Brown CALL 509-625-6250 Spokane City Council Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Phone: 509.625.6258 Email: bwilkerson@spokanecity.org Michael Cathcart City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6257 Email: mcathcart@spokanecity.org Jonathan Bingle City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6275 Email: jbingle@spokanecity.org Paul Dillon City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.625.6254 Email: pdillon@spokanecity.org Lili Navarrete City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.768.6738 Email: lnavarrete@spokanecity.org Kitty Klitzke City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6291 Email: kklitzke@spokanecity.org Zack Zappone City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6256 Email: zzappone@spokanecity.org
ADVOCATE FOR RANDY & CESAR A note from Becky Rempe, Director of Barton English Language School re: 2 of our neighbors who were detained by ICE last week in Spokane, despite being here legally and following every step along the way: Dear FPC, We at Barton English Language School ask you to write a letter explaining why it is important to you personally that Joswar (Randy) and Cesar be released from ICE Detention and return to the Spokane Community. Just a few weeks ago, Randy was in this very building—his smile filled the Fireside Room. What to say: In your letter you can stress that Joswar and Cesar came to America because they wanted to live in peace, work hard, and contribute positively within a democratic community. They followed the law and during their time in Spokane, they volunteered and contributed to our community. CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE LETTER Please send your letters to the following: 1. Becky Rempe (beckyr@spokanefpc.org) by June 21st and she will submit all these letters to Joswar (Randy) and Cesar's immigration Attorney. 2. To your elected officials: see link below for their information. https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials/
Mayor Lisa Brown CALL 509-625-6250 Spokane City Council Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Phone: 509.625.6258 Email: bwilkerson@spokanecity.org Michael Cathcart City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6257 Email: mcathcart@spokanecity.org Jonathan Bingle City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6275 Email: jbingle@spokanecity.org Paul Dillon City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.625.6254 Email: pdillon@spokanecity.org Lili Navarrete City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.768.6738 Email: lnavarrete@spokanecity.org Kitty Klitzke City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6291 Email: kklitzke@spokanecity.org Zack Zappone City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6256 Email: zzappone@spokanecity.org
They Will Call You Violent If your tactics disrupt the order of things under capitalism, you may well be accused of violence, because "violence" is an elastic term often deployed to vilify people who threaten the status quo. Conditions that the state characterizes as "peaceful" are, in reality, quite violent. Even as people experience the violence of poverty, the torture of imprisonment, the brutality of policing, the denial of health care, and many other violent functions of this system, we are told we are experiencing peace, so long as everyone is cooperating. When state actors refer to "peace," they are really talking about *order*. And when they refer to "peaceful protest," they are talking about *cooperative* protest that obediently stays within the lines drawn by the state. The more uncooperative you are, the more you will be accused of aggression and violence. It is therefore imperative that the state not be the arbiter of what violence means among people seeking justice.
Mayor Lisa Brown CALL 509-625-6250 Spokane City Council Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Phone: 509.625.6258 Email: bwilkerson@spokanecity.org Michael Cathcart City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6257 Email: mcathcart@spokanecity.org Jonathan Bingle City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6275 Email: jbingle@spokanecity.org Paul Dillon City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.625.6254 Email: pdillon@spokanecity.org Lili Navarrete City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.768.6738 Email: lnavarrete@spokanecity.org Kitty Klitzke City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6291 Email: kklitzke@spokanecity.org Zack Zappone City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6256 Email: zzappone@spokanecity.org
Mayor Lisa Brown CALL 509-625-6250 Spokane City Council Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Phone: 509.625.6258 Email: bwilkerson@spokanecity.org Michael Cathcart City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6257 Email: mcathcart@spokanecity.org Jonathan Bingle City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6275 Email: jbingle@spokanecity.org Paul Dillon City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.625.6254 Email: pdillon@spokanecity.org Lili Navarrete City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.768.6738 Email: lnavarrete@spokanecity.org Kitty Klitzke City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6291 Email: kklitzke@spokanecity.org Zack Zappone City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6256 Email: zzappone@spokanecity.org
Mayor Lisa Brown CALL 509-625-6250 Spokane City Council Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Phone: 509.625.6258 Email: bwilkerson@spokanecity.org Michael Cathcart City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6257 Email: mcathcart@spokanecity.org Jonathan Bingle City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6275 Email: jbingle@spokanecity.org Paul Dillon City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.625.6254 Email: pdillon@spokanecity.org Lili Navarrete City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.768.6738 Email: lnavarrete@spokanecity.org Kitty Klitzke City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6291 Email: kklitzke@spokanecity.org Zack Zappone City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6256 Email: zzappone@spokanecity.org
Mayor Lisa Brown CALL 509-625-6250 Spokane City Council Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Phone: 509.625.6258 Email: bwilkerson@spokanecity.org Michael Cathcart City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6257 Email: mcathcart@spokanecity.org Jonathan Bingle City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6275 Email: jbingle@spokanecity.org Paul Dillon City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.625.6254 Email: pdillon@spokanecity.org Lili Navarrete City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.768.6738 Email: lnavarrete@spokanecity.org Kitty Klitzke City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6291 Email: kklitzke@spokanecity.org Zack Zappone City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6256 Email: zzappone@spokanecity.org
Mayor Lisa Brown CALL 509-625-6250 Spokane City Council Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Phone: 509.625.6258 Email: bwilkerson@spokanecity.org Michael Cathcart City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6257 Email: mcathcart@spokanecity.org Jonathan Bingle City Council, District 1 Phone: 509.625.6275 Email: jbingle@spokanecity.org Paul Dillon City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.625.6254 Email: pdillon@spokanecity.org Lili Navarrete City Council, District 2 Phone: 509.768.6738 Email: lnavarrete@spokanecity.org Kitty Klitzke City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6291 Email: kklitzke@spokanecity.org Zack Zappone City Council, District 3 Phone: 509.625.6256 Email: zzappone@spokanecity.org