Latest News Releases

Yesterday

Spring Activities at Riverfront Park 2025

12:24 p.m. - Spring ushers in a variety of activities at Riverfront - from the Spring Market and Easter Egg Hunts, to Sip & Soar and a Mother's Day Special

SPD Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Missing Endangered Female

11:28 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking assistance from community members in locating a missing person.

April 4

City of Spokane Joins Bluesky to Increase Communication with Residents

10:02 a.m. - BlueSky users are encouraged to connect with the City of Spokane and Mayor Lisa Brown.

April 2

Spokane CARES Team Expands

12:52 p.m. - SFD is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its Community Assistance Response Team (CARES) with the addition of a new social worker.

City Celebrates Earth Day Throughout April

10:07 a.m. - Several departments offering resources to learn how to make a difference.

Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Suspect in Downtown Incident

9:31 a.m. - An unknown suspect threw a brick through a window of a business located at 808 W. Sprague Avenue.

April 1

Policy Restricting Paraphernalia Sales Downtown Now in Effect

2:34 p.m. - Under this policy, items like glass pipes and foils can only be sold if naloxone is also provided at no cost at the point of sale.

New Specialized Shelter for Women Opening This Week

10:05 a.m. - A new specialized shelter serving women is opening this week at Knox Presbyterian Church.

March 31

Investigators Asking for Help to ID Witness to Fatal Crash

10:30 a.m. - Spokane Police are asking for help from the public to identify a witness to the fatal collision that happened at Market & Francis on Friday afternoon.

March 25

Council Passes Ordinance Eliminating Building Height Requirements

10:08 a.m. - The City Council approved an interim zoning ordinance to eliminate building height limits in downtown Spokane.