Mayor Lisa Brown and the Spokane City Council introduced legislation on Thursday to establish the Spokane Urban Native Advisory Council (SUNAC).
The council will be required to provide guidance on the city’s trust and treaty responsibilities, which impacts how Spokane manages land use and water resources.
Their deaths within the same week mark a significant loss for the cultural and athletic fabric of the Palouse and Spokane regions.
Oregon State University Athletics notes that the Beavers entered the postseason with a formidable 43-12 record, marks their ninth consecutive NCAA appearance.
SUNAC effectively creates a surrogate "voice" for this demographic within city hall.
Spokane leaders introduce SUNAC to advise on tribal relations, while the Pacific Northwest sports community mourns regional icons Bob Hunt and Dick Fry.