SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Regional Emergency Communication (SREC) board announced on Thursday that it is ending discussions with the City of Spokane about the city's emergency services ...

SREC said the city's stance on legislation like HB 1258, which would direct county tax dollars to address the city's financial and public safety challenges, shows a growing divide in priorities.

The Spokane Fire Department will be removed from the communication system, but dispatch calls will still go through SREC for now. A city spokesperson said that would last until they can set up ...