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Latest News Releases

Today

Water System Project Will Impact Northwest Intersection

4:41 p.m. - A major infrastructure project in northwest Spokane impacting traffic on west Francis Ave./Highway 291 & north Assembly St. beginning Monday, July 7th

Area Fire Marshals and Surrounding Cities Enact Burn Restrictions

10:35 a.m. - Local Fire Marshals have all enacted the Fire Danger Burn Restriction effective at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025.

City of Spokane Announces 2026 Inclement Weather Plan

10:16 a.m. - Community, Housing and Human Services Department now accepting proposals for inclement weather sheltering

Spokane City Council Adopts Engagement and Enforcement Ordinances

9:56 a.m. - Spokane City Council approved two ordinances to address homelessness in Spokane.

Yesterday

Flags Lowered for CDA Fire Department and KCFR

11:24 a.m. - Flags will be lowered at City facilities

City Details Fourth of July Activities, Closures

8:30 a.m. - Independence Day celebration planned in Riverfront Park

June 27

Pedestrian and Bike Improvement Projects Begin Next Week

1:20 p.m. - Two projects in north Spokane will benefit pedestrian and bike routes.

Flags Lowered for Former Secretary of State Ralph Munro

12:41 p.m. - Flags Lowered for Former Secretary of State Ralph Munro - Flags will be lowered on the day of interment.

June 26

City Responds to SREC Board's Move to Terminate SFD Contract

2:03 p.m. - The City of Spokane will proceed forward with establishing its own emergency communications system.

June 23

SPD investigating fatal motorcycle collision

8:18 a.m. - SPD investigating fatal collision involving motorcycle in Downtown Spokane after driver flees attempted traffic stop