Geiger Correctional News Today

SPOKANE, Wash. - Debate continues over a measure on Novembers general election ballot that would raise sales taxes by 0.2% over 30 years, which would help fund a new jail

Credit Screenshot from Spokane County press conference Spokane County jail officials hope they have under control a Covid outbreak that has sickened 79 inmates at the Geiger Correctional Facility. Jail Director Mike Sparber says a few of those have shown minor symptoms, but none have needed hospitalization. Sparber says the county has isolated the Covid-positive inmates in one building and increased the frequency of testing: twice-weekly for inmates and once-a-week for staff. He says inmates an...