Latest News Releases

Today

Mayor Brown Issues Statement on Supreme Court's TPS Ruling

1:05 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown issued a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Temporary Protected Status ruling.

Yesterday

SPD Seeking Assistance Regarding Motorcycle Collision in North Spokane

9 a.m. - On June 24th, 2026 at approximately 3:45pm, SPD responded to the area of Monroe and Glass on a report of a collision involving a motorcycle.

June 24

'Bike the Bridge' Ahead of Maple Street Reopening

12:07 p.m. - Community invited to experience the bridge on bike and foot before planned reopening

Boiler Inspection Program Transitions to Washington Labor & Industries

11:40 a.m. - Responsibility for the City's Boiler Inspection Program will transition to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries effective July 1.

SPD Seeking Assistance in Locating Vehicle of Interest

9:45 a.m. - SPD is seeking help from the community in locating a vehicle related to a fatal auto/pedestrian collision that took place on June 20th of this year.

June 23

Save the Date - Memorial Sign Dedication

3:11 p.m. - Join us to honor, Traffic Officer Michael F. Tynan

District 2 Council Members to Host Public Safety Town Hall

2:17 p.m. - District 2 Council Members Kate Telis and Paul Dillon will host a town hall community conversation. The event is scheduled for Wed, June 24, 2026.

Vehicle vs Bicycle Collision Sends 7-Year-Old to Hospital

12:53 p.m. - On June 22nd, 2026 at approximately 7:30pm, SPD responded to an apartment complex in the area of 121 E Wedgewood on Spokane’s north side.

Spokane City Council Passes One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers

8:30 a.m. - City Council passed Ordinance C36887, imposing a one-year citywide moratorium on building permit applications for new computer data centers.

June 22

City and Spokane Public Schools Partner to Expand Childcare Access

12:16 p.m. - City of Spokane and Spokane Public Schools are partnering to launch a pilot program aimed at increasing access to affordable, high-quality childcare.