News Releases for January 2025

Jan. 31

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

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

Jan. 30

City Leaders: 911 Excise Tax Revenue Should Be Properly Apportioned

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

Council Member Dillon Testifies in Support of House Bill 1258

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.

Jan. 29

Spokane Named a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly Community

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

Jan. 28

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

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

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

Jan. 27

Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting

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

Spokane Police Officer involved in duty related shooting

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

Jan. 21

Spokane Point-In-Time Count Begins Wednesday

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

Jan. 17

Flag Raising for Inauguration Day

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

SPD Seeking Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspects

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

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

Jan. 16

SPD Asking for Public Assistance to Help Identify Robbery Suspect

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

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

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

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

Jan. 15

East Spokane Burglary Results in an Arrest, Officers Recover Firearm

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.

Jan. 13

City Closures Planned for MLK Jr. Day

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

Jan. 10

Slick Roads Making for Hazardous Conditions

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

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

Jan. 9

Early Morning Fire Destroys Skyway Café

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

Jan. 8

Medical Respite Facility to Open Next Week

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

Jan. 3

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

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.

Jan. 2

Mayor Brown Reflects on First Year in Office

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