News Releases for Week of Sunday, June 2, 2024

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.