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Spokane Police Officer involved in shooting Sunday afternoon

8:59 a.m. - Spokane Police Officer involved in shooting Sunday afternoon during arrest of subject wanted on felony warrants

Feb. 6

Two Fire Apparatus Involved in Accidents, No Injuries Reported

3:59 p.m. - At 9:14 this morning, while responding to a fire alarm, Truck 13 was involved in an accident while descending a hill.

City Activates Full-City Plow

9:56 a.m. - Plowing continues on arterials; crews to begin work in residential areas.

Feb. 5

Mayor Signs Executive Order to Reduce Barriers for Community Events

1:04 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown signed an executive order to strengthen community and cultural events in Spokane by reducing costs for both organizers and the City.

3rd suspect from 2022 homicide pleads guilty to 1st Degree Murder

12:54 p.m. - 3rd suspect from 2022 homicide pleads guilty to 1st Degree Murder, sentencing set for February 14th

Feb. 4

Two House Fires Displace Multiple Occupants

4:35 p.m. - Firefighters responded to the 2500 block of North Belt Street after reports of flames coming from the front of a home.

Jan. 31

Spokane Police Seek Community Assistance in Locating 12-year-old

9:26 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing 12-year-old female.

Jan. 30

City Leaders: 911 Excise Tax Revenue Should Be Properly Apportioned

3:04 p.m. - City leaders testify in support of House Bill 1258.

Council Member Dillon Testifies in Support of House Bill 1258

2:52 p.m. - On Thursday, January 30, 2025, in the House Finance Committee, Council Member Paul Dillon, District 2, provided testimony supporting House Bill 1258.

Jan. 29

Spokane Named a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly Community

12:15 p.m. - City of Spokane moves from bronze to silver level