10:02 a.m. - Five transition committees to present guidance on challenges and opportunities related to Spokane’s most important issues
8:18 a.m. - Council Member Paul Dillon champions first two ordinances with focus on community.
3 p.m. - Spokane recognized for innovative approach to middle housing
8:21 a.m. - The shooting suspect was located within 4 minutes, arrested and booked into jail
3:56 p.m. - The SPD Stolen Property Enforcement and Recovery (SPEAR) team completed a vehicle prowling/trafficking stolen property investigation this week.
8:32 a.m. - Today, 1/25/24, in Spokane County Superior Court, a jury found the impaired driver guilty of vehicular homicide.
3:50 p.m. - On Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at 9:45 p.m., SFD received a dispatch about a house fire in the 2600 block of East Desmet Ave.
2:19 p.m. - Spokane Police officers responded to the 2600 block of East Desmet on a report of a structure fire.
2:24 p.m. - Spokane Police officers responded to a call of a man shot at a residence in the 3300 block of E. 55th Ave.
10:25 p.m. - Spokane City Council Appoints Barbara Liliana Navarrete Lorenzo As New City Council Member, District 2, Position 2
10:21 p.m. - Council Passes Resolution Condemning Antisemitism and Islamophobia during Monday night's Legislative Session.
10:56 a.m. - Over the weekend, SFD responded to two working house fires, keeping our firefighters busy in addition to the increased weather-related calls.
2:37 p.m. - Public Works departments team up for 24-hour operations and response.
6:35 p.m. - Man who went on violent crime spree in Downtown Spokane booked into jail
2:50 p.m. - Patrick has been located and is safe. Thank you for your assistance.
4:03 p.m. - Primary and secondary routes will be maintained with residential to follow.
2:58 p.m. - Please consult licensed electricians to ensure the safe use of multiple high-wattage appliances without overloading their electrical systems.
4:17 p.m. - SFD responded to four "working" fires over a three-day period.
3:33 p.m. - Community urged to clear City streets of vehicles and be ready.
1:44 p.m. - The recent election of Betsy Wilkerson to City Council President has created a vacancy on the city council, representing District 2, Position 2.
7:54 a.m. - SPD SPEAR Team has success with holiday package theft operation
7:53 a.m. - Second suspect in a drive-by shooting last May arrested in Idaho
9:37 p.m. - The Cannon Street Shelter is now open for full-time service through January 18.
4:24 p.m. - Spokane Public Library will open four locations on Monday, January 15 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to provide access to a warm indoor space.
10:44 a.m. - Deputy Fire Chief Julie O’Berg appointed to be Interim Chief
10:41 a.m. - Some heavy equipment and vehicles now require detour.
8:52 a.m. - Major Crimes Unit arrests suspect for Murder stemming from seemingly unprovoked 2021 attack.
4:32 p.m. - Warming resources available to those who need them.
4:42 p.m. - SPD seeks assistance in identifying suspect in attempted carjacking
3:38 p.m. - Mayor Brown appoints Matt Boston to fill vacancy
12:56 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown’s Administration is asking the community to prepare and familiarize themselves with resources available to them.
11:32 a.m. - Tuesday, Jan. 9, 3:16 a.m., SFD received a dispatch to the garages behind the Trestle Creek Apartments.
9 a.m. - Garbage and recycling pickup on normal schedule
8:12 a.m. - Spokane Police arrest two following armed burglary, vehicle theft, and multi-agency pursuit
1 p.m. - Council Members Dillon and Zappone will introduce the “Family Friendly Festivals” Ordinance to align the City policy with state requirements.
4:22 p.m. - In light of the impending weather emergency, Mayor Lisa Brown has issued a statement.
12:57 p.m. - Dawn Kinder to return to the City as Director of the Neighborhood, Housing, and Human Services Division
8:12 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown and Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer have mutually agreed on the Chief’s retirement from the Spokane Fire Department.
4:12 p.m. - SPD is constantly evolving to better serve the community - see highlights, with special mention of highlights under Chief Meidl’s tenure at SPD.
8:32 a.m. - SPD arrests suspect in shooting incident, along with related previous violent episodes
9:26 a.m. - The male has been identified, thank you for your help.
