News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 18, 2025

May 23

Flags To Be Lowered for Memorial Day

12:35 p.m. - Flags to fly at half-staff for Memorial Day

Council Seeks Applications to Fill Expected Vacancy

12:33 p.m. - Process and timeline to fill expected vacancy in District 2, Position 2

Apartment Fire Prompts Evacuation Assistance, No Injuries Reported

12:30 p.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to the Sky View Apartments at 1304 West 5th Avenue following reports of black smoke from a window.

May 22

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

May 21

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.