Latest News Releases

Yesterday

Salary Review Commission to Hold Public Hearing

11:08 a.m. - Members of the Public invited to testify at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16

May 13

Shelter Audit Points Toward Scattered Site Model

12:19 p.m. - An audit of Spokane’s homeless shelter system points toward moving from a large congregate shelter to a model with smaller, scattered sites.

Three Fires on Mother's Day Keeps Spokane Firefighters Busy

12:16 p.m. - On Mother's Day, three significant fires within the city kept the Spokane Fire Department busy.

May 10

Warm Weather and River Safety Reminder

3:51 p.m. - Follow these tips near the Spokane River to stay safe.

Suspect Arrested for Drive by Shooting

3:38 p.m. - Spokane Police arrested a male suspect in connection with a shooting.

May 9

Council Votes to Remove Community Safety Levy for Ballot

12:35 p.m. - During a Special Legislative Meeting Council deliberated and voted unanimously to remove the Community Safety Levy from the August ballot.

Spokane's Homeless Outreach Team Adopts New Structure

10:35 a.m. - The Homeless Outreach Team has adopted a new structure to improve complaint response, broaden geographical coverage, and better serve community needs.

SPD quickly locates suspect involved in South-Hill shooting

9:59 a.m. - Spokane Police officers responded to a call on 5-8-24 on the report of shooting and found the assailant shortly after.

May 8

Mayor Brown Proposes Extending Timeline for Community Safety Levy

11:22 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown and the Spokane City Council announced Wednesday their intent to extend the timeline for implementing the Community Safety Levy.

SPD Makes Multiple Arrests at North-East Spokane Nuisance Property

10:29 a.m. - Spokane Police conducted several search warrants at a high crime location in the 900 block of East Indiana Avenue.