News Releases for May 2025

Today

Mayor Brown Opposes Liquid Waste Transport Through Spokane

1:02 p.m. - Mayor Brown again voiced her opposition to the DOE plan to transport hazardous waste through the City, citing public safety and environmental concerns

Yesterday

Palisades North Commemoration May 22

1:56 p.m. - Join us to cut the ribbon on a new loop trail and recognize many years of land conservation to expand Palisades Park

May 20

Spokane, Spokane Valley Sign Interlocal Agreement with Spokane County

3:48 p.m. - Local jurisdictions agree to jointly plan and coordinate homeless services and projects within the region

Official Resignation from Council Member Navarrete

8:37 a.m. - Read Council Member Lili Navarrete's statement.

Spokane City Council Approves Ordinance to Create Play Streets Program

8:36 a.m. - City Council voted to approve and adopt the “Play Streets & Neighborhood Block Party Program” ordinance.

City Closures Planned For Memorial Day

8:20 a.m. - Riverfront Park attractions and City golf courses are open

May 19

Fire Displaces Eight in Spokane Fourplex

4:19 p.m. - The fire was caused by a cigarette improperly discarded into a plastic container on the patio.

May 16

Final Construction Phase of Downtown Corridor Begins May 19th

5:50 p.m. - Two projects will impact traffic in downtown Spokane and the East Central neighborhood beginning Monday, May 19th.

Mayor Brown Issues Statement on Rescission of Tech Hub Funding

4:21 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown released a statement on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to rescind funding for the Spokane Aerospace Tech Hub.

Out of Control Vehicle Crashes Into Downtown Building Causing Damage

1:27 p.m. - Out of Control Vehicle Crashes Into Downtown Building Causing Extensive Damage

Gonzaga and City Urge Reinstatement the Community Change Grant

10 a.m. - Gonzaga University and the City of Spokane are calling on the EPA to rescind the agency’s May 2 notice to terminate a $19.9 million federal grant.

May 15

City of Spokane Applauds Full Passage of House Bill 1258

2:36 p.m. - Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1258 into law on Thursday as the City prepares to potentially develop its own emergency communications system.

Flags Lowered for Peace Officers Memorial Day

8:28 a.m. - Mayor directs flags to fly half-staff

May 14

Altercation on Spokane's South Hill Currently Being investigated

9:19 a.m. - Altercation on Spokane's South Hill Currently Being investigated by the Major Crimes Unit

May 13

Final Day to Request Disposal Passes Is May 16

2:48 p.m. - The final day to request a disposal pass through the City of Spokane will be on Friday, May 16.

City Council Authorizes Relocation of Historic Monaghan Monument

10:52 a.m. - Spokane City Council voted 5-2 on resolution 2025-0031 authorizing the relocation of the John R. Monaghan Monument from the city's public right-of-way

May 9

Traffic Impacts Starting Week of May 12th

12:46 p.m. - Drivers are urged to plan for detours and alternate routes.

Arson suspect in custody, resulting fire causes extensive damage.

7:16 a.m. - North Spokane arson suspect in custody, resulting fire causes extensive damage.

May 8

Early Morning House Fire Leaves One Critically Injured

4:06 p.m. - Early Morning House Fire in South Spokane Leaves One Critically Injured

May 7

Flags Lowered for Justice Owens

8:19 a.m. - Flags will be lowered on the day of interment

May 3

Ammonia Leak at Riverfront Contained After Overnight Response

2:27 p.m. - An ammonia leak at Riverfront Park's ice ribbon is contained and the area fully reopened to the public

May 2

Flags Lowered for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day

8:53 a.m. - Flags will be at half-staff throughout the weekend.

May 1

One Hospitalized After Morning House Fire on North Crestline Street

4:42 p.m. - Firefighters, with assistance from Spokane County Fire District 9, responded to a report of a bedroom fire in the 7400 block of North Crestline Street

Mayor, City Council Announce Comprehensive Homelessness Strategy

11:53 a.m. - The H.O.M.E. Starts Here Initiative seeks to create a unified strategy for Spokane to meaningfully address housing instability and homelessness.