News Releases for 2025

March

Fire Chief Julie O’Berg and Other Local Leaders Recognized

Yesterday at 4 p.m. - Join us in congratulating Fire Chief O’Berg, a recipient of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho 2025 Women of Distinction Award.

Domestic Violence Suspect in Custody After Fleeing State

March 11 at 4:26 p.m. - Domestic violence suspect in custody after fleeing state, victim sends text message asking for help.

City Council to Host District 1 Town Hall at the NE Community Center

March 11 at 10:08 a.m. - Spokane City Council will host a community Town Hall meeting to hear directly from District 1 residents.

Eastbound Wellesley Avenue Will Close Overnight for Water Main Repair

March 7 at 5:01 p.m. - Eastbound lanes of W. Wellesley Ave. between N. Maple St. and N. Monroe St. will be closed starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 8 for water main repair.

North Freya Street to Close for Water Main Replacement

March 7 at 3:01 p.m. - City of Spokane will begin a major construction project to replace a 30-inch water main along N. Freya St. in northeast Spokane on Monday, March 10.

Spokane City Council Hosts Community Event Featuring Peter Kageyama

March 7 at 2:13 p.m. - Spokane City Council President Betsy Wilkerson will host a free community event featuring guest speaker Peter Kageyama on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Bank Employee Alerts Law Enforcement to Robbery Suspect

March 6 at 2:26 p.m. - On March 5th, 2025 SPD responded to 3000 South Grand Boulevard after 911 received a call from a bank.

Early morning stabbing sends one to the hospital, suspect in custody

March 3 at 3:58 p.m. - Early morning stabbing sends one to the hospital, suspect in custody

2025 Tourism and Cultural Investment Grant Applications Open

March 3 at 2:48 p.m. - The City’s Tourism and Cultural Investment (TACI) Grant Applications are now open through April 4, 2025.

SPD is Proud to Announce the Return of Neighborhood Resource Officers

March 3 at 12:56 p.m. - Three Spokane Police officers will start their new positions as Neighborhood Resource Officers (NROs) today.

February

City Invites Community to Workshops to Create Vision for Next 20 Years

Feb. 28 at 2:07 p.m. - PlanSpokane events invite public feedback for City’s future.

Greater Alarm Fire Destroys Lithium-Ion Battery Facility in NE Spokane

Feb. 26 at 2:56 p.m. - At 4:07 a.m. on Feb. 25, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications dispatched firefighters to MaxAmps Lithium Batteries.

Spokane Police Chief Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee

Feb. 26 at 11:33 a.m. - Chief Kevin Hall urges Congress to pass the Stop Smuggling Illicit Synthetic Drugs on US Transportation Networks Act

Mayor Brown Signs Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration

Feb. 21 at 11:02 a.m. - Move would slash research funding, threaten local economy

Together Spokane: Parks, Schools, and Neighborhoods Proposal Announced

Feb. 20 at 1:55 p.m. - Today, leaders shared a historic partnership proposal recommending updates to Spokane's schools, parks and neighborhoods.

Spokane Police Seeking Public Assistance Locating Missing Adult

Feb. 19 at 1:19 p.m. - SPD is asking for assistance from community members in locating a missing 77-year-old male.

City Crews Modify Operations for Snow Event

Feb. 16 at 5:02 p.m. - Maintenance continues on arterials; crews to begin work in residential areas.

Spokane Police investigating early morning shooting in NE Spokane

Feb. 14 at 12:04 p.m. - Spokane Police investigating early morning shooting in North-East Spokane

Interim Zoning Ordinance Would Eliminate Building Height Limits

Feb. 12 at 10:04 a.m. - Proposal aims to spur housing construction, economic development

Council Votes to Affirm State Law: Keep Washington Working Act

Feb. 11 at 1:48 p.m. - Spokane City Council Members voted 5-2 on Resolution 2020-0010, supporting Spokane's Immigrant and Refugee communities.

Council Passes Ordinance Supporting Language Access

Feb. 11 at 1:44 p.m. - Advancing the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual applicants

Spokane Police Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Robbery Suspect

Feb. 10 at 4:38 p.m. - Spokane Police is seeking help from community members to locate a robbery suspect.

Presidents' Day Is a Parking Meter Holiday

Feb. 10 at 2:06 p.m. - Garbage and recycling pickup on normal schedule

Spokane Police Officer Involved in Shooting Sunday Afternoon

Feb. 10 at 8:59 a.m. - Spokane Police Officer involved in shooting Sunday afternoon during arrest of subject wanted on felony warrants.

Two Fire Apparatus Involved in Accidents, No Injuries Reported

Feb. 6 at 3:59 p.m. - At 9:14 this morning, while responding to a fire alarm, Truck 13 was involved in an accident while descending a hill.

City Activates Full-City Plow

Feb. 6 at 9:56 a.m. - Plowing continues on arterials; crews to begin work in residential areas.

Mayor Signs Executive Order to Reduce Barriers for Community Events

Feb. 5 at 1:04 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown signed an executive order to strengthen community and cultural events in Spokane by reducing costs for both organizers and the City.

3rd suspect from 2022 homicide pleads guilty to 1st Degree Murder

Feb. 5 at 12:54 p.m. - 3rd suspect from 2022 homicide pleads guilty to 1st Degree Murder, sentencing set for February 14th

Two House Fires Displace Multiple Occupants

Feb. 4 at 4:35 p.m. - Firefighters responded to the 2500 block of North Belt Street after reports of flames coming from the front of a home.

January

Spokane Police Seek Community Assistance in Locating 12-year-old

Jan. 31 at 9:26 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing 12-year-old female.

City Leaders: 911 Excise Tax Revenue Should Be Properly Apportioned

Jan. 30 at 3:04 p.m. - City leaders testify in support of House Bill 1258.

Council Member Dillon Testifies in Support of House Bill 1258

Jan. 30 at 2:52 p.m. - On Thursday, January 30, 2025, in the House Finance Committee, Council Member Paul Dillon, District 2, provided testimony supporting House Bill 1258.

Spokane Named a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly Community

Jan. 29 at 12:15 p.m. - City of Spokane moves from bronze to silver level

Suspect in Shooting that Took the Life of a 13-year-old Identified

Jan. 28 at 4:18 p.m. - Detectives with the SPD Major Crimes Unit (MCU) have identified the suspect in the shooting incident that took the life of 13-year-old Gavin Looper.

City Works with Local Partners to Open Scattered Site Facilities

Jan. 28 at 11:07 a.m. - City works with local partners to open scattered site facilities for people in recovery and families

Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting

Jan. 27 at 9:28 a.m. - Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting

Spokane Police Officer Involved in Duty-related Shooting

Jan. 27 at 9:19 a.m. - Spokane Police Officer involved in duty-related shooting stemming from Domestic Violence incident

Spokane Point-In-Time Count Begins Wednesday

Jan. 21 at 11:08 a.m. - Annual snapshot estimate of the local unhoused population to take place from January 22-29

Flag Raising for Inauguration Day

Jan. 17 at 4:30 p.m. - Flags will be raised on January 20

SPD Seeking Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspects

Jan. 17 at 3:39 p.m. - On December 23rd, 2024, SPD responded to a report of a robbery which occurred at Monroe and Montgomery.

SPD continues effort despite SREC board motion

Jan. 17 at 9:01 a.m. - SPD continues efforts to maintain vital emergency communication services with community members despite issues in finding common ground with SREC

SPD Asking for Public Assistance to Help Identify Robbery Suspect

Jan. 16 at 5:04 p.m. - On Dec. 25, 2024 just before 4 a.m., SPD responded to the Days Inn motel located at 3033 N. Division on a report of an armed robbery.

SFD Statement Regarding SREC Decision

Jan. 16 at 2:47 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department faces a significant challenge following a decision by the Spokane Regional Emergency Communication board earlier today.

Mayor Brown Statement on SREC Board Decision

Jan. 16 at 9:05 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown released a statement regarding the SREC Board’s decision to force the City out of the regional public safety answering point model.

Tips To Avoid Frozen Water Pipes

Jan. 16 at 8:57 a.m. - City Water Department reminds residents to prepare for incoming frigid temperatures.

East Spokane Burglary Results in an Arrest, Officers Recover Firearm

Jan. 15 at 2:35 p.m. - Spokane Police Officers responded to a commercial building in the area of 1000 North Freya Street on a report of a burglary.

World Cup Local Organizing Committee Announces Additional Fan Zones

Jan. 14 at 10:52 a.m. - Nine cities will host fan zones

City Closures Planned for MLK Jr. Day

Jan. 13 at 8 a.m. - Garbage and recycling pickup on normal schedule

Slick Roads Making for Hazardous Conditions

Jan. 10 at 9:21 p.m. - Today’s precipitation and tonight’s freezing temperatures have made driving a bit treacherous. If you don’t need to be on the roads, please stay home

Take The City's Climate Planning Survey

Jan. 10 at 10:40 a.m. - Everyone is affected by climate hazards and weather events – Tell us your experience!

Early Morning Fire Destroys Skyway Café

Jan. 9 at 3:46 p.m. - Engine 8 was dispatched to the Skyway Café at 6105 East Rutter Avenue for a reported kitchen appliance fire.

Medical Respite Facility to Open Next Week

Jan. 8 at 1:06 p.m. - New scattered site location at Westminster United Church of Christ will serve unhoused community members in need of medical care & supportive services

Winter Food and Yard Waste Cart Pickup Jan. 6-10

Jan. 3 at 2:52 p.m. - City of Spokane food and yard waste customers can have their green carts emptied January 6th through 10th on their normal collection day of the week.

Mayor Brown Reflects on First Year in Office

Jan. 2 at 2:38 p.m. - First year marked by substantial progress across variety of priorities.