News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 11, 2025

Yesterday

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