Latest News Releases

March 3

Early morning stabbing sends one to the hospital, suspect in custody

3:58 p.m. - Early morning stabbing sends one to the hospital, suspect in custody

2025 Tourism and Cultural Investment Grant Applications Open

2:48 p.m. - The City’s Tourism and Cultural Investment (TACI) Grant Applications are now open through April 4, 2025.

SPD is Proud to Announce the Return of Neighborhood Resource Officers

12:56 p.m. - Three Spokane Police officers will start their new positions as Neighborhood Resource Officers (NROs) today.

Feb. 28

City Invites Community to Workshops to Create Vision for Next 20 Years

2:07 p.m. - PlanSpokane events invite public feedback for City’s future.

Feb. 26

Greater Alarm Fire Destroys Lithium-Ion Battery Facility in NE Spokane

2:56 p.m. - At 4:07 a.m. on Feb. 25, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications dispatched firefighters to MaxAmps Lithium Batteries.

Spokane Police Chief Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee

11:33 a.m. - Chief Kevin Hall urges Congress to pass the Stop Smuggling Illicit Synthetic Drugs on US Transportation Networks Act

Feb. 21

Mayor Brown Signs Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration

11:02 a.m. - Move would slash research funding, threaten local economy

Feb. 20

Councilman Cathcart Statement Opposing HB 1339

2:06 p.m. - The proposed legislation, known as HB 1339, would move municipal elections alongside state and federal races to even-numbered years.

Together Spokane: Parks, Schools, and Neighborhoods Proposal Announced

1:55 p.m. - Today, leaders shared a historic partnership proposal recommending updates to Spokane's schools, parks and neighborhoods.

Feb. 19

Spokane Police Seeking Public Assistance Locating Missing Adult

1:19 p.m. - SPD is asking for assistance from community members in locating a missing 77-year-old male.