The City of Spokane Communications and Marketing team ensures clear, accurate, and timely information is shared with the community. This team is responsible for media relations, overseeing the City's social media channels, and creating content to keep residents informed about City services, events, and initiatives.
Communications managers and public information officers should be contacted for media related questions and requests.
Director of Communications and Marketing
General City business, Mayor's initiatives, significant incidents, budget, housing, homelessness, planning, and economic development
Public Information Coordinator
City closures, newsletters, and social media
City Council Director of Communications
City Council initiatives, policies, ordinances or resolutions
Parks and Recreation Communications Manager
City parks including Riverfront, recreation programs, golf, and urban forestry
Public Works Communications Manager
Public Works (streets, water, garbage, wastewater, construction, snow removal)
Spokane Police Department Public Information Officer
Spokane Police Department stories, incidents, and media contact
Spokane Fire Department Public Information Officer
Spokane Fire Department stories, incidents, and media contact
jderuyter@spokanefire.org
509.435.7096
Media Line: 509.625.7110
Spokane Public Library Director of Communications and Marketing
Library events and programming
Parking Kiosk Pilot on Main - Today at 4:01 p.m. - The City of Spokane will be piloting a new parking kiosk, the mkORA, along West Main Avenue. These
Weigh in on the Future Land Use Map for PlanSpokane 2046 - Aug. 7 at 9:28 a.m. - Interactive ways to give feedback on the draft Future Land Use Map and updated Comprehensive Plan Chapters.
A New Approach to Safer Streets: Emergency Streets Pilot Program - Aug. 5 at 1:41 p.m. - Spokane is launching a pilot program designed to brings rapid, temporary traffic calming treatments to the site of a fatal crash within 48–72 hours.
Aug. 21 at 10:16 a.m. - The City of Spokane receives $1 million in Wildfire Housing Assistance that will be given to residents impacted during the Spokane Complex Fires.
Aug. 20 at 4:15 p.m. - A homeowner called police to report a female was on the property, which had been lost in the Old Trails Fire, and it appeared she was stealing items.
Aug. 20 at 2:15 p.m. - SPD’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating an unattended death. At this stage in the investigation, the cause and manner of death is unknown.
Aug. 20 at 12 p.m. - Council Members voted unanimously to approve an Executive Order issued by the Mayor declaring an emergency in response to the Spokane Complex Fires.
July 24 at 9:41 a.m. - Watch 8:00 - Council Connection - The Arc of Spokane. Hosted by Council President Betsy Wilkerson.
July 6 at 10:14 a.m. - Watch 29:19 - A conversation on the history and the future of the American Indian Cultural Center
May 27 at 12:10 p.m. - Watch 18:18 - Council Connection - INW Dyslexia Alliance. Hosted by Council Member Zappone and Council Member Klitzke.
May 7 at 10:53 a.m. - Watch 31:26 - Equity Spotlight
The City of Spokane, home to more than 229,000 people, is located in the heart of the Inland Northwest. Our 2,000 employees strive to deliver efficient and effective services that facilitate economic opportunity and enhance the quality of life for all our residents. For more information, visit www.spokanecity.org and follow us @spokanecity on Facebook, Bluesky, X and Instagram.
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