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Latest Videos

July 24

Council Connection

9:41 a.m. - Watch 8:00 - Council Connection - The Arc of Spokane. Hosted by Council President Betsy Wilkerson.

July 6

Spotlight on Equity - the American Indian Community Center

10:14 a.m. - Watch 29:19 - A conversation on the history and the future of the American Indian Cultural Center

May 27

Council Connection - May 21, 2026

12:10 p.m. - Watch 18:18 - Council Connection - INW Dyslexia Alliance. Hosted by Council Member Zappone and Council Member Klitzke.

May 7

April 15

City Council Changes Monday Meetings to Wednesday

2:08 p.m. - Watch 1:47 - Council Meeting Day Change.

March 6

Neighborhood News You Can Use – March Update

2:51 p.m. - Watch 2:03 - March’s News You Can Use from the Office of Neighborhood Servies.


Latest News Releases and Statements

Yesterday

Spokane Police Respond to Overnight Shooting in Garland District
8:26 a.m. - On August 9th around 1:30 am, Spokane police officers responded to the area of 800 W. Garland Ave for reports of a shooting.

Aug. 9

Extra Garbage Collection for Downgraded Evacuation Zones
5:09 p.m. - Level 3 zones will not receive pickup services.

City offers guidance on safely returning home after fires
1:40 p.m. - As evacuation orders are downgraded, the City of Spokane is offering guidance on how to safely return home.

Aug. 8

City Testing Shows Water Quality is Safe
12:44 p.m. - City of Spokane's Water Department is reporting that it is delivering safe and clean water in the areas impacted by fire.

Aug. 7

City of Spokane Staff on Hand at Disaster Assistance Center
1:45 p.m. - Staff from City of Spokane departments are on hand at the Disaster Assistance Center (DAC), to help residents navigate the road to recovery

Incorrect Info Regarding Downgraded Evacuation Status on Popular App
10:40 a.m. - SPD reminds everyone to use the official source for evacuation level information, which is listed in this release.

Aug. 6

Disaster Assistance Center will open Aug 6 at Shadle Park High School
10:30 a.m. - Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) will open at Shadle Park High School on Aug. 6, from 12-6 p.m. with hours continuing Aug. 7-9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Aug. 4

Construction Impacts for Freya Street Corridor
6:10 p.m. - Railroad overpass works on southbound Freya Street

City Service Adjustments During Fire Response
5:58 p.m. - What you need to know and how Spokane 311 can help.

Wildfire and Insurance Informational Session
1:38 p.m. - Informative session on insurance and navigating the recovery process for those who lost their homes in the fires. This event is open to all residents.



Latest Tweets

@spokanecity - Today at 12:06 p.m. - California Team 7 will host a special meeting about the Old Trails Fire tonight, Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m. at Shadle Park High School. Fire managers and agency representatives will be on hand to share current information and answer questions. More info: https://t.co/9eroFjBxYe https://t.co/1yxiPvduu9

@spokanefire - June 17 at 1:34 p.m. - Forward progress of brush fire at W 7th Ave/S Inland Empire away has been stopped, crews mopping up now. Size approx one acre, under investigation. https://t.co/fB1J0m2fyP

@spokanepd - Nov. 4 at 4:57 p.m. - Enjoy our 2025 video wrap-up of all the new Police Activities League projects we were so lucky to be involved with. Our Spokane youth showed up engaged with great attitudes! We all learned about volunteerism and how important it is within our community! https://t.co/tpq2rBKaQW