News Releases for May 2024

May 15

Fire Investigators Ask for Assistance in Identifying Arson Suspect

1:54 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department is seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in an arson fire.

Flags Lowered for Peace Officers Memorial Day

9:51 a.m. - Mayor directs flags to fly half-staff

May 14

Salary Review Commission to Hold Public Hearing

11:08 a.m. - Members of the Public invited to testify at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16

May 13

Shelter Audit Points Toward Scattered Site Model

12:19 p.m. - An audit of Spokane’s homeless shelter system points toward moving from a large congregate shelter to a model with smaller, scattered sites.

Three Fires on Mother's Day Keeps Spokane Firefighters Busy

12:16 p.m. - On Mother's Day, three significant fires within the city kept the Spokane Fire Department busy.

May 10

Warm Weather and River Safety Reminder

3:51 p.m. - Follow these tips near the Spokane River to stay safe.

Suspect Arrested for Drive by Shooting

3:38 p.m. - Spokane Police arrested a male suspect in connection with a shooting.

May 9

Council Votes to Remove Community Safety Levy for Ballot

12:35 p.m. - During a Special Legislative Meeting Council deliberated and voted unanimously to remove the Community Safety Levy from the August ballot.

Spokane's Homeless Outreach Team Adopts New Structure

10:35 a.m. - The Homeless Outreach Team has adopted a new structure to improve complaint response, broaden geographical coverage, and better serve community needs.

SPD quickly locates suspect involved in South-Hill shooting

9:59 a.m. - Spokane Police officers responded to a call on 5-8-24 on the report of shooting and found the assailant shortly after.

May 8

Mayor Brown Proposes Extending Timeline for Community Safety Levy

11:22 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown and the Spokane City Council announced Wednesday their intent to extend the timeline for implementing the Community Safety Levy.

SPD Makes Multiple Arrests at North-East Spokane Nuisance Property

10:29 a.m. - Spokane Police conducted several search warrants at a high crime location in the 900 block of East Indiana Avenue.

May 6

SpoCanopy Expo Forest Tree Plantings May 7-11

2:23 p.m. - Over 5 days, nearly 500 new urban trees will be planted to celebrate the SpoCanopy Expo Forest Tree Plantings for Expo’s 50th anniversary

Spokane Police Emphasis to Keep Parks Safe

2:07 p.m. - Spokane Police conduct park emphasis including enforcement of after-hours City Park violations

May 3

Flags Lowered for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

12:52 p.m. - Flags will be at half-staff throughout the weekend.

SPD Emphasis to Keep Parks Safe

12:47 p.m. - Spokane Police conduct park emphasis including enforcement of after-hours City Park violations

May 2

Male Transported to Area Hospital After Crash into Spokane River

11:58 a.m. - One male has been transported to a hospital with life threatening injuries after crashing into the Spokane River.

May 1

SPD Arrests Long Time Conivcted Felon After Brief Standoff

5:26 p.m. - SPD arrests long time conivcted felon for robbery after brief standoff in a North Spokane McDonald’s parking lot

SPD requests public assistance in locating a missing elderly person

4:04 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from the public to locate Terra L. Havens (71).

SPD Arrests Two in Park Shooting

2:06 p.m. - SPD arrests two teenagers for drive-by shooting after shots were fired at busy park

Downtown Parking Meter Swapout to Start

11:10 a.m. - The City is starting the process of swapping out downtown parking meters from dual- to single-space devices in the paid parking area.