News Releases for August 2024

Aug. 30

SPD investigating fatal hit & run collision in Downtown Spokane

1:35 p.m. - SPD investigating fatal hit & run collision in Downtown Spokane

SPD investigating fatal vehicle collision involving a motorcycle

10:31 a.m. - SPD investigating fatal vehicle collision involving a motorcycle

Aug. 29

Suspect in custody after violent assault in W. Spokane one to hospital

11:08 a.m. - Suspect in custody after violent assault in West Spokane sends one to the hospital

City Thread Awards Spokane Grant to Improve Transportation Systems

10:09 a.m. - City Thread awarded the City of Spokane an Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) Technical Assistance Grant.

Council Member Seek Community Feedback on Upcoming Homeless Ordinances

8:19 a.m. - The Spokane City Council has postponed several ordinances related to homelessness to examine our policies more comprehensively.

Aug. 28

Drive by shooting suspect taken into custody

1:48 p.m. - Drive by shooting suspect taken into custody

Aug. 27

City Partners with CHAS Health To Expand Street Medicine Outreach

10:32 a.m. - $1 million state appropriation to expand hours of service to those experiencing homelessness

City Closures Planned For Labor Day

7:51 a.m. - Garbage pickup will be a day late all week

Aug. 26

Kevin Hall Sworn in as Chief of Spokane Police Department

2:08 p.m. - Kevin Hall was sworn in as Chief of Police for the City of Spokane Police Department in a ceremony held Monday at the Tribal Gathering Place.

SPD Seeking Assistance from the Community in Locating Missing Adult

8:21 a.m. - Tony has been located and is safe.

Consultants recommend SREC enhance transparency

8:12 a.m. - Consultants recommend SREC enhance transparency, accountability and collaboration to pave way for City of Spokane's participation

Aug. 22

Mayor Proposes Partnership with VOA to Sustain Operations @ Hope House

1:02 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown is proposing the City of Spokane enter a new partnership with Volunteers of America to avoid the impending closure of Hope House.

Traffic Impacts Aug. 22nd Through Sept. 6th

7:05 a.m. - Drivers are urged to plan for detours and alternate routes.

Aug. 20

Firefighters Responded to Three Additional Arson Brush Fires Yesterday

2:36 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department and the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit treat these fires as suspected arson.

Multiple Police Injured During Arrests

2:34 p.m. - Multiple SPD Officers injured making arrests over the weekend - stressing patrol resources

Firefighters Contain Two Suspicious Brush Fires

8:20 a.m. - Firefighters will continue reinforcing containment lines, extinguishing smoldering areas, and patrolling the burned area for hot spots.

Aug. 19

Spokane Police investigating shooting with victim

4:59 p.m. - Spokane Police investigating shooting with victim

SPD searching for suspect in DV related shooting

4:45 p.m. - SPD searching for suspect in DV related shooting

Sex Offender in custody for South hill incident involving a minor

10:18 a.m. - Sex Offender in custody for South hill incident involving a minor, additional charges also filed for related incident days prior

SPD investigating fatal auto/pedestrian collision on North Division

10:17 a.m. - SPD investigating fatal auto/pedestrian collision on North Division

Aug. 16

Female burglary suspect in custody after standoff in Northwest Spokane

8:57 a.m. - Female burglary suspect in custody after standoff in North-West Spokane

Aug. 15

Construction Begins on Underhill Sport Court Renovation

8:56 a.m. - Construction begins Monday, August 19, 2024 on the Underhill Sport Court Renovation project.

Aug. 14

Downtown shooting sends one to the hospital

2:53 p.m. - Downtown shooting sends one to the hospital

Aug. 13

SPD Seeks Assistance in Locating Stolen Tiny House, Burglary Suspect

2:20 p.m. - Tiny house stolen from a secured location.

SPD arrests woman in Downtown stabbing

11:54 a.m. - SPD arrests woman in Downtown stabbing

Aug. 12

Funding Available for Two Grants

9 a.m. - City of Spokane issues a Neighborhood Business Districts grant and Childcare Center Capital grant.

Aug. 9

SPD continues search for drive-by shooter

2:37 p.m. - SPD continues search for drive-by shooter

Aug. 8

Possible Future Outdoor Learning Classroom at People’s Park

4:15 p.m. - The Park Board passed a resolution to explore the possibility of an outdoor learning classroom pilot project at People’s Park

Multiple high priority incidents overnight stretch resources thin

3:35 p.m. - Multiple high priority incidents overnight stretch resources thin

SPD arrests two suspects in a Sunday morning drive-by shooting

8:39 a.m. - SPD arrests two suspects in a Sunday morning drive-by shooting

Aug. 7

City of Spokane Makes Progress on Housing and Homelessness Initiatives

1:44 p.m. - City of Spokane makes progress on housing and homelessness initiatives

Aug. 6

City Asks Public to Weigh in on Future of Spokane Falls Blvd.

3:35 p.m. - Community urged to complete the survey to help with planning.

SPD responds to a high volume of calls of persons with a weapon

2:30 p.m. - Spokane Police respond to a high volume of calls of persons with a weapon over the weekend

SPD arrests man who exposed himself at a Downtown hotel

2:12 p.m. - SPD arrests man who exposed himself at a Downtown hotel and attempted to grab a young girl

Funding Available for Engagement Navigator and Youth Sports Grants

8:29 a.m. - City of Spokane issues two notices of funding

Aug. 5

Drive By shooting suspect taken into custody

8:29 a.m. - Drive By shooting suspect taken into custody

Aug. 2

Traffic Impacts for Week of Aug. 5th

4:04 p.m. - Traffic will be impacted in several high travel areas throughout the City.

Aug. 1

Wanted DV suspect in custody after fleeing during traffic stop

3:14 p.m. - Suspect was transported to the Spokane County Jail and booked for a felony violation of a Domestic Violence Protection Order.

Cooling Resources Available During Heat Wave

2:06 p.m. - People seeking relief from the heat can visit Spokane Public Library locations or the Trent Resource and Assistance Center (TRAC).

Motorcyclist suffers significant injuries in high-speed crash

11:48 a.m. - Motorcyclist suffers significant injuries in high-speed crash, racing with other motorcycles before collision