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News Releases for June 2024

June 28

Suspect in custody after downtown assault

3:44 p.m. - Suspect in custody after downtown assault

Area Fire Marshals and Surrounding Cities Enact Burn Restrictions

2:50 p.m. - Burn Restriction effective on Tuesday, July 2, 2024

DV suspect arrested on additional charges after damaging patrol car

9:30 a.m. - DV suspect arrested on additional charges after damaging patrol car, assaulting officer while being transported to jail

June 27

SFD reminds community that fireworks are Illegal

2:38 p.m. - Spokane Fire Department Wants Everyone to Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July Holiday. REMINDER: Fireworks Remain Illegal.

City Announces Two Cost-Saving Measures to Address Budget Deficit

11:07 a.m. - City proposes voluntary retirement incentive to eligible police officers, requires Cabinet members to take two furlough days

June 26

Man arrested after attempting to steal ambulance in Downtown Spokane

3:19 p.m. - Man arrested after attempting to steal ambulance in Downtown Spokane

Police arrest suspect in late night shooting in Riverfront Park

2:03 p.m. - Police arrest suspect in late night shooting in Riverfront Park

Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting

1:12 p.m. - Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting that left one person deceased

SPD arrests man who carjacked a vehicle – dragging the owner behind

9:19 a.m. - SPD arrests man who carjacked a vehicle – dragging her behind as he fled from police – hitting a patrol car and other vehicles during a pursuit

Suspect in custody after early morning shooting leaves one dead

9:11 a.m. - Suspect in custody after early morning shooting leaves one dead

Ice cream theft results in an arrest for 1st Degree Robbery

9:09 a.m. - Ice cream theft results in an arrest for 1st Degree Robbery, felony property damage

June 25

Renovated Sport Court to Open at Corbin Park June 26

1:44 p.m. - A newly renovated sport court at Corbin Park will offer two dedicated pickleball courts and one dedicated tennis court

June 24

SPD arrests man who set multiple fires in the downtown area

4:57 p.m. - SPD arrests man who set multiple fires in the downtown area over the weekend, and also charge him in a fire last month

Two Homes Damaged in 2nd Alarm Fire

10:47 a.m. - At 5:55 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department worked on a fire involving two homes.

June 21

Theft of water bottle results in arrest for 1st Degree Robbery

4:54 p.m. - Theft of water bottle results in arrest for 1st Degree Robbery, 2nd Degree Assault

I-90 Westbound Thor-Freya Exit Opens, Eastbound Exit Closes Friday

8:09 a.m. - Crews move intersection rebuild work to the south side of freeway.

June 20

SPD seeking help from the public in identifying person of interest

3:14 p.m. - The SPD is seeking help from community members in an effort to identify a person of interest related to an assault investigation.

Spokane Police Chief Finalists Named

10 a.m. - Candidates to visit Spokane and participate in public interview forum

June 19

Assault call in West Spokane leads to multiple felony warrant arrests

9:03 a.m. - Assault call in West Spokane results in multiple felony warrant arrests

June 17

SPD arrests repeat offender for stealing a car and eluding police

4:37 p.m. - SPD arrests repeat offender for stealing a car and eluding police

SREC, SFD, & AMR Announce Nurse Navigation Program

2:51 p.m. - Beginning tomorrow, residents of Spokane who call 911 will have access to expanded medical services through the new Spokane Nurse Navigation program.

June 13

SPD reminds you to slow down - traffic emphasis underway

4:40 p.m. - SPD reminds you to slow down - traffic emphasis underway

Three House Fires in 24 Hours Keep Spokane Firefighters Busy

3:18 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department has been busy over the past 24 hours, responding to three reported working fires.

June 12

SPD arrests man who assaulted a woman who got out of her car to help

5:17 p.m. - SPD arrests man who assaulted a woman who got out of her car to help him

City Closures Planned For Juneteenth

9 a.m. - Garbage and recycling pickup on a normal schedule

June 11

SPD investigating fatal hit & run collision in Downtown Spokane

4:20 p.m. - SPD investigating fatal hit & run collision in Downtown Spokane

Spokane City Council Approves Funding for Allocations of ARPA Funds

9:45 a.m. - City Council has adopted a Special Budget Ordinance approving $5 million in appropriations and allocations of the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funding.

June 10

SPD arrests 5 teenagers after they accost two security workers

5:22 p.m. - SPD arrests 5 teenagers after they accost two security workers, brandish a gun and vandalize property

Snapshot Estimate of Homeless Population Reveals Overall Decrease

3:53 p.m. - The 2024 Point-in-Time Count revealed a decrease overall from 2023.

Saturday Evening Apartment Fire Displaces Two Occupants

2:50 p.m. - On Saturday, June 8, 2024, the Spokane Fire Department was dispatched to S Elm St in response to a report of smoke inside a structure.

One in custody in Downtown Spokane shooting

11:53 a.m. - One in custody in Downtown Spokane shooting

June 7

City Provides Annual Report on Drinking Water Quality

2:42 p.m. - The City of Spokane today is releasing its required annual report on the quality of drinking water provided by the City’s Water Department.

High Traffic Impacts Coming Week of June 10

1:12 p.m. - The community is urged to plan for detours and alternate routes.

June 6

Stabbing in West Spokane leaves one dead, one with serious injuries.

4:22 p.m. - Stabbing in West Spokane leaves one dead, one with serious injuries. Suspect in custody for homicide.

Multiple Arrests Make After Downtown Pride Mural Is Vandalized

1:17 p.m. - On June 5, 2024, SPD officers responded to the intersection of Howard Street and Spokane Falls Boulevard on a report of a vandalism incident.

Council Votes to Ratify Mayor's Executive Declaration of Emergency

1:15 p.m. - At a Special Legislative Session on June 6, 2024, the City Council, in a unanimous vote, ratified the Mayor’s Executive Declaration of Emergency.

June 5

Suspect in Custody After Assaulting Family Member with a Firearm

4:48 p.m. - Suspect in custody after assaulting family member with a firearm, brief pursuit safely ends with PIT.

June 4

Mayor Brown Declares Emergency to Implement Response to Opioid Crisis

11:34 a.m. - Emergency declaration to streamline several public health and public safety directives within the 2nd and Division St corridor

June 3

City Council Approves Contract with Lime as Scooter Vendor

6:43 p.m. - During Monday’s Legislative Session, the City Council voted to approve a two-year contract with Lime.

Post St. Bridge Reopening Celebrates River Views

1:44 p.m. - Three completed projects showcase accessibility to outdoor recreation.