News Releases for Week of Sunday, April 20, 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.