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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

Male Poses as 'ServPro' Employee in Fire Affected Neighborhood
4:53 p.m. - A homeowner in the neighborhood near Nine Mile Rd. and Royal Dr. called to report a suspicious male had come to their door and attempted to open it.

Spokane City Council Members Introduce Tenant Protections
3:25 p.m. - Emergency ordinance protecting qualifying, income-eligible tenants who have been financially affected by the fires from eviction for rent nonpayment.

Flags Lowered in Honor of Dolly Parton
12:14 p.m. - Flags at half-staff till Tuesday

SPD Seek Assistance in Locating Missing Vulnerable Adult Female
10:25 a.m. - SPD is seeking help from community members in locating missing 78-year-old Nancy Tankersley. Nancy is considered a vulnerable adult.

Aug. 25

Legislative Session Held to Approve Proposed Community Safety Campus
2 p.m. - During a special legislative session, Spokane City Council voted 6-1 to approve the proposed purchase of a Community Safety Campus.

Aug. 21

City of Spokane Receives $1 Million in Wildfire Housing Assistance
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

Female Arrested After Homeowners Caught Her on Property of Burned Home
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.

SPD Detectives are Investigating a Suspicious Death in West Spokane
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.

City Council Approves Mayor's Orders for Declaration of Emergency
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.

Aug. 19

SPD Arrest Male Suspected of Burglarizing Home in the Evacuation Zone
7:55 a.m. - A resident of Five Mile called in to report their house had been burglarized between August 1st and August 8th, while they were evacuated.



Latest Tweets

@spokanecity - Yesterday at 12:04 p.m. - Homeowners rebuilding after this season’s fire damage should make sure to check out their contractor before making a decision or paying any money. The best way to avoid contractor scams is by using the @lniwa tools and guidance at https://t.co/QtDsKCPFRg.

@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