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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.

Feb. 19

City Council Proposes Change To City Council Meetings

12:14 p.m. - Watch 2:14 - Council meeting day change proposal.


Latest News Releases and Statements

Yesterday

Council Member Zappone Awarded Certificate of Municipal Leadership
3:05 p.m. - Council Member Zack Zappone recently earned an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).

SPD Assists Stevens County Sheriff’s Office Locate a Reckless Vehicle
8:17 a.m. - Spokane Police use drones to assist Stevens County Sheriff’s Office locate a reckless vehicle. Two arrested on multiple charges.

July 21

Mayor Brown, Chief Hall issue statement on June 11 closing report
6 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown and Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall issued a statement in response to the OPO’s closing report on the June 11 protest

Spokane Community Urged to Prepare for Inclement Weather
1:40 p.m. - Resources available across the region to keep community safe during heat, smoke season

SPD Respond to Several Underage Drivers on Electric Motorcycles
12:22 p.m. - Around noon on July 18th, 2026 callers reported 15 to 20 juveniles riding through the Southside Sports Complex on E-Motorcycles.

July 17

Public Service Announcement
2:35 p.m. - SPD and Spokane City Parks and Recreation want to remind everyone of the importance of helping keep our parks safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all.

SPD Seek Community Assistance in Locating Missing 13-year-old
1:56 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing 13-year-old female.

July 15

Flags Lowered for Senator Lindsey Graham
3:18 p.m. - Flags lowered to half-staff

July 14

Meadowglen Park Groundbreaking July 22, 2026
4:31 p.m. - Meadowglen Park Groundbreaking

Officers Respond to a Shooting Near South Haven St and East 1st Ave
4:15 p.m. - On July 14th, at approximately 1:30am, Spokane police officers responded to a reported shooting in the area of 20 S. Haven St.



Latest Tweets

@spokanecity - July 20 at 4 p.m. - Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21, eastbound Francis Ave. will be closed at Addison St. for Street Department repairs. A detour using Addison St., Rowan Ave., and Nevada St. to Francis Ave. will be in place. Westbound Francis Avenue will remain open. #SpokaneStreets

@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