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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

Mayor Brown looks to expand access to cooling resources
6 p.m. - Proposal would direct a portion of HEART funds to expand access to cooling and weatherization resources for most vulnerable

Mayor Launches Data Center Work Group Following Adoption of Moratorium
2:02 p.m. - Work group to assist in evaluating, developing recommendations to balance community priorities and economic opportunity

Spokane City Council Passes Renters' Right to Cooling Ordinance
8:15 a.m. - Council voted 5-2 on ordinance C36877, known as the “Renters’ Right to Cooling,” that makes adequate cooling required in residential rental units.

July 28

Second-Alarm Brush Fire Contained at People's Park
11:30 a.m. - Yesterday, firefighters were dispatched to People's Park for multiple reports of a brush fire producing a significant smoke column

July 27

Final Week for Spokane Falls Boulevard Survey
3:32 p.m. - Community urged to complete survey in preparation for design work.

SPD is Seeking Assistance in Locating Missing Adult Male
1:57 p.m. - Joshua Champion is a 32-year-old male and has not been seen or heard from by family since July 2025, and friends last saw him in April 2026.

July 24

SPD Participates in a Statewide Motorcycle Safety Emphasis
10:35 a.m. - SPD is joining law enforcement agencies in a statewide traffic safety emphasis coordinated by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC).

July 23

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



Latest Tweets

@spokanecity - July 28 at 2:03 p.m. - UPDATE: Westbound Trent Ave. will remain closed at Freya Way until tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, July 28. Crews will be paving tomorrow! #SpokaneStreets https://t.co/aMxX6tdh5z

@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