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June 10

June News You Can Use

2:30 p.m. - Watch 1:59 - The Office of Neighborhood Services shares news you can use!

May 22

Council Connection - May 20, 2025

3:09 p.m. - Watch 20:45 - With Council Connection Show with Jonathan Bingle and Michael Cathcart

April 30

Spotlight on Equity "The Native Project" with Toni Lodge

1:14 p.m. - Watch 24:14 - Spotlight on Equity "The Native Project" with Toni Lodge

April 3

April News You Can Use

3:04 p.m. - Watch 2:42 - The Office of Neighborhood Services shares news you can use!

March News You Can Use

4:17 p.m. - Watch 1:45 - The Office of Neighborhood Services shares news you can use!

Feb. 24

Equity Spotlight on Immigrant and Refugee Services

10:51 a.m. - Watch 18:55 - This equity spotlight segment focuses on organizations that aid immigrants and refugees, including Manzanita House and Creole Resources.


Latest News Releases and Statements

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SPD Investigates Several Intentionally Set Fires
2 p.m. - The Spokane Police Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is investigating a series of intentionally set fires that happened early this morning.

City of Spokane Announces New Deputy Police Ombuds
10:43 a.m. - The City of Spokane is pleased to announce the hiring of Lissa Mascio as the new Deputy Police Ombuds. Mascio was selected following a national search

July 7

Mayor Announces Proposals to Jumpstart Affordable Housing Development
12:49 p.m. - New legislative proposals guided by H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan

False report of a shooting causes temporary delay at Riverfront Park
9:44 a.m. - False report of a shooting causes temporary delay at Riverfront Park during 4th of July celebration

July 2

Underhill Sport Court Renovation Ribbon Cutting July 3, 10 a.m.
12:55 p.m. - Join us as we cut the ribbon on the renovated sport courts at Underhill Park.

Statement from Council Member Jonathan Bingle
12:22 p.m. - Council Member Jonathan Bingle releases statement regarding Council vote on ordinance C36679 “Obstruction and Unauthorized Camping”

July 1

Water System Project Will Impact Northwest Intersection
4:41 p.m. - A major infrastructure project in northwest Spokane impacting traffic on west Francis Ave./Highway 291 & north Assembly St. beginning Monday, July 7th

Area Fire Marshals and Surrounding Cities Enact Burn Restrictions
10:35 a.m. - Local Fire Marshals have all enacted the Fire Danger Burn Restriction effective at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025.

City of Spokane Announces 2026 Inclement Weather Plan
10:16 a.m. - Community, Housing and Human Services Department now accepting proposals for inclement weather sheltering

Spokane City Council Adopts Engagement and Enforcement Ordinances
9:56 a.m. - Spokane City Council approved two ordinances to address homelessness in Spokane.



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@spokanefire - Today at 1:37 a.m. - Incident: 2025060235 - Brush Fire - Medium Response Location: E Magnesium Rd and N Dakota St

@spokanepd - Yesterday at 4:19 p.m. - All families and children who do not have vehicles in the evacuation area near the holy names. Including daycares and camps are being bussed to West Central community center.

@spokanecity - Yesterday at 1 p.m. - The City of Spokane is pleased to announce the hiring of Lissa Mascio as the new Deputy Police Ombuds. Mascio has a strong legal background, which includes oversight of corrections and law enforcement uses of force. Visit our website to learn more. https://t.co/1WXmkcCbA3 https://t.co/KaSdnKG1sA