News Releases for November 2024

Nov. 26

Riverfront’s Numerica Tree Lighting and Winter Market Nov. 30

4:15 p.m. - Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at Riverfront Park with two signature events on Saturday, November 30, 2024

Nov. 25

Home Repair Assistance Programs Available as Winter Weather Approaches

9:06 a.m. - Home repair assistance available to low-income families across Spokane

Nov. 22

City Closures Planned for Thanksgiving Holiday

8 a.m. - Solid Waste Services will be a day late after the holiday.

Nov. 21

Spokane Selected as Proposed Team Base Camp Site for FIFA World Cup 26

12:42 p.m. - The City of Spokane has been selected as a proposed Team Base Camp for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

Nov. 20

Minor taken into custody after replica gun brought onto school grounds

2:02 p.m. - Minor taken into custody after replica gun brought on to school grounds

Nov. 19

Finch Arboretum Willow Tree Survey Complete

9:38 a.m. - Parks & Recreation surveyed to ask what the public would like to happen with Finch Arboretum’s willow tree after it succumbed to old age

Nov. 14

Stuff Green Carts with Yard and Food Waste

1:08 p.m. - Curbside pick-up will now include one week in winter months.

Spokane City Council Approves Funding for Youth Sports

12:43 p.m. - In a unanimous vote, Council passed a resolution approving grants for the funding of youth sports using funding from the American Rescue Plan fund.

Nov. 12

Council Reschedules Legislative Session

2:58 p.m. - The Legislative Session has been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Council Chambers.

City Outlines Snow Season Operations

11:26 a.m. - Community urged to clear City right-of-way and be ready.

Flags Lowered for Former Governor Daniel Evans

8:02 a.m. - Flags lowered to half-staff through Thursday

Nov. 11

City Hall Is Temporarily Closed; City Council Meeting Canceled

5:12 p.m. - Access to Spokane City Hall has been temporarily halted due to a security concern.

Spokane City Council Cancels Monday Legislative Session

3:49 p.m. - In light of recent security developments & out of an abundance of caution, the regularly scheduled City Council Legislative Session has been canceled.

One Dead after a Fatal Shooting in East Central

8:17 a.m. - One Dead after a Fatal Shooting in East Central

One Person Detained after Fatal Stabbing

8:16 a.m. - One Person Detained after Fatal Stabbing

Nov. 8

SPD Seeking Fugitive/Person of Interest in Death Investigation

5:52 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking assistance from community members in locating a person of interest in a death investigation.

Renovated Underhill Park Sport Courts Reopen November 8

2:37 p.m. - Renovation mostly complete, with pickleball court surfacing next spring

Nov. 7

SPD reminding the public not to leave your vehicle running

1:28 p.m. - Spokane Police reminding the public not to leave your vehicle running

Flags Lowered for Lt. Cmdr. Evans and Lt. Wileman

8:55 a.m. - Flags lowered to half-staff

Nov. 6

Mayor Brown, Spokane Arts Announce Plan for Office of Arts and Culture

12:33 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown announced plans to form a new Office of Arts and Culture at the City of Spokane.

Nov. 5

Statewide software issue causing delays for CPL background checks

4:30 p.m. - Statewide software issue causing delays for CPL background checks

SPD Seeking Assistance in Locating Homicide Suspect

11:07 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking the assistance of community members in locating a suspect in a homicide.

City presented with Governor's Award for Cochran Basin Project

10:50 a.m. - The Washington State Department of Commerce presented the City of Spokane with the Governor’s Award for SMART Projects.

City Details Veterans Day Schedule

9 a.m. - City details holiday operating schedule

Spokane City Council Passes Mary's Place Preservation Ordinance

8:58 a.m. - During Monday’s Legislative Session, Council voted unanimously on Ordinance C36575.

Nov. 4

City Presented with Governor's Award for SMART Projects

11:50 a.m. - City of Spokane presented with the Governor’s Award for SMART Projects for the Cochran Basin Stormwater Improvement Projects.

Suspect Arrested in East Sprague Burglary

10:50 a.m. - East Sprague Burglar Caught in the Act, Officers Recover Stolen Property

Nov. 2

Mayor's Budget Proposal Puts City On Path To Fiscal Sustainability

Noon - Mayor Brown unveiled her first budget proposal, which resolves the City's structural deficit and puts the city back on a path to fiscal sustainability

Nov. 1

Dept. of Commerce to Present City with Governor's Award

9:57 a.m. - Public Works and Parks & Recreation presented with award for Cochran Basin

Flags Lowered for Spokane Firefighter Josh Rhoads

8:54 a.m. - Flags at half-staff on Saturday