# Spokane's New Crisis Response Team | Spokane News

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Podcast: [Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664)
Published: 2026-07-23T09:03:22+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/670c360913e822da

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