Meta Pays Big, Cameras Down, City Moves | Spokane News

Meta’s on the hook for up to $17.1 billion to protect kids online, with Washington state alone set to receive $237 million—forcing major safety upgrades like age checks and screen time limits. Meanwhile, surveillance fears are mounting as Whitman County shuts down its Flock cameras amid public outcry, and more agencies reconsider automated license plate readers. In Spokane, the City Council eyes a $18.5 million five-story building to house public safety and court services, while residents get their first permits to rebuild after the Complex fires—with help from the city. And for fun? Get free Spokane Chiefs hockey tickets via the library’s Culture Pass—four per year, bookable up to 60 days ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f8be41c91a73351a