Spokane's New Crisis Response Team | Spokane News

Spokane’s Behavioral Response Unit is now rolling 24/7—six days a week, from 9 AM to 9 PM—with expanded staffing and a new model: mental health pros paired with paramedics, not firefighters. Funded by a mental health sales tax, this initiative aims to de-escalate crises, connect people to resources, and free up fire crews for life-or-death emergencies. Meanwhile, Washington state’s new millionaire’s tax—9.9% on incomes over $1 million, set to launch in 2028—is already under fire. A certified petition puts the law to a November vote, with opponents like Let’s Go Washington claiming it unfairly targets families and small businesses. 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/670c360913e822da