News Releases for April 2025

April 25

Water Department Receives $2.8 Million Clean Energy Grant

1:19 p.m. - Grant to be used for solar infrastructure at department’s N. Foothills location

Overnight shooting in North Spokane leaves one deceased

9 a.m. - Overnight shooting in North Spokane leaves one deceased, second hospitalized

April 24

Flags Lowered for His Holiness Pope Francis

3:38 p.m. - Flags will remain lowered until April 26

Hometown Heroes Hit the Ice: 2025 Guns N Hoses Game + Family Fest

3:33 p.m. - Get ready for an exciting showdown as our local police officers and firefighters hit the ice for a great cause.

April 23

Free Arbor Day Celebration Saturday at Finch Arboretum

11:54 a.m. - Commemorate Spokane's 22nd year as a Tree City USA at our Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

April 22

Council Approves "Ban the Address" Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance

9:47 a.m. - The "Ban the Address" ordinance enhances fair chance hiring practices.

April 18

New Partnership Reserves Shelter Beds for First Responders Transports

9:27 a.m. - City of Spokane, Catholic Charities dedicate shelter beds for first responder transports

April 17

Mayor Brown Statement on Supreme Court’s Proposition 1 Ruling

10:37 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown issued a statement on the Washington Supreme Court’s ruling in the Jewels Helping Hands, Stuckart v. Hansen and Spokane case.

April 16

Mayor, City Council Announce New Traffic Safety Improvements

11:40 a.m. - New initiatives set to further enhance pedestrian, cyclist, and driver safety

First AED coming to Dwight Merkel, thanks to Project 100 donation

9:05 a.m. - The Dwight Merkel Sports Complex will receive its first life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED), courtesy of Project 100, on April 19

April 15

Spokane City Council Accelerates Amendment on Abandoned Vehicles

10:10 a.m. - Council voted to amend the service contract with Evergreen State Towing to provide towing, impound, and disposal (when appropriate) of abandoned RVs.

April 14

City of Spokane Celebrates 25 Years of Neighborhood Services

10:32 a.m. - Office of Neighborhood Services to host community event, launch new civic engagement publication

April 9

Early Morning Fire Claims Life of Woman and 2 Dogs in South Hill Home

10:59 a.m. - Spokane firefighters responded to multiple calls reporting flames from a residence at 608 West 27th Avenue.

April 7

Spring Activities at Riverfront Park 2025

12:24 p.m. - Spring ushers in a variety of activities at Riverfront - from the Spring Market and Easter Egg Hunts, to Sip & Soar and a Mother's Day Special

SPD Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Missing Endangered Female

11:28 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking assistance from community members in locating a missing person.

April 4

City of Spokane Joins Bluesky to Increase Communication with Residents

10:02 a.m. - BlueSky users are encouraged to connect with the City of Spokane and Mayor Lisa Brown.

April 2

Spokane CARES Team Expands

12:52 p.m. - SFD is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its Community Assistance Response Team (CARES) with the addition of a new social worker.

City Celebrates Earth Day Throughout April

10:07 a.m. - Several departments offering resources to learn how to make a difference.

Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Suspect in Downtown Incident

9:31 a.m. - An unknown suspect threw a brick through a window of a business located at 808 W. Sprague Avenue.

April 1

Policy Restricting Paraphernalia Sales Downtown Now in Effect

2:34 p.m. - Under this policy, items like glass pipes and foils can only be sold if naloxone is also provided at no cost at the point of sale.

New Specialized Shelter for Women Opening This Week

10:05 a.m. - A new specialized shelter serving women is opening this week at Knox Presbyterian Church.