News Releases for Week of Sunday, July 7, 2024

July 12

City Continues to Offer Cooling Resources

2:35 p.m. - The City of Spokane continues to offer cooling resources to all residents in need as high temperatures remain in the extended forecast.

Upcoming Construction Traffic Impacts

1:24 p.m. - Projects will impact travel in north Spokane starting Monday.

July 11

Council Seeks Volunteers for Community Safety Proposition Committees

3:05 p.m. - This month, the Spokane City Council will likely appoint members of the community to pro and con committees for a community safety ballot measure.

Kevin Hall Selected as New Spokane Police Chief

8:25 a.m. - Following extensive search and community input process, Mayor Brown appoints Kevin Hall to lead department

July 10

Man Arrested for Crime Spree Including Carjacking and Kidnapping

4:52 p.m. - SPD arrests man who carjacked a vehicle then went on a crime spree including an attempted kidnapping of a child

July 9

Council Votes in Favor of Gun Violence Prevention

9:53 a.m. - During Monday’s Legislative Session, Spokane City Council voted 5-2 on Ordinance C36534 on Gun Violence Prevention for a Safer Spokane.

SFD Fourth of July Weekend Summary

9:52 a.m. - Fire investigators from the SFD’s Special Investigation Unit reported three significant fires related to fireworks over the weekend.

July 8

Mayor Brown Proposes "One-Tenth of 1 Percent for Community Safety"

11:03 a.m. - Sales tax proposal to generate funds for community safety enhancements as City makes cuts to balance budget

Missing Elderly Male

8:20 a.m. - Mr. Wing has been found and is safe. Thank you everyone!

Female Killed in Early Morning Shooting

8:18 a.m. - A young adult female was killed in a homicide. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call Crime Check at 509-456-2233.