Spokane evicts homeless camp, Observatory hit with fake reviews and other headlines

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Signs in front of City Hall call for city leaders to "stop criminalizing homelessness.

ON INLANDER.COM

NEWS: After we reported that downtown Spokane bar owners had decided not to play host to Proud Boys, the Observatory started getting hit with fake reviews.

NEWS: Tom Konis is the new Spokane County assessor after a recount confirmed his win.

NEWS: Spokane City Councilman Breean Beggs is throwing his hat in the ring for council president, and if elected would bring a totally different leadership style to the podium that's been held by current Council President Ben Stuckart.

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