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News Releases for August 2025

Yesterday

Robbery Suspect Taken into Custody Minutes After Committing the Crime

5:32 p.m. - The suspect was detained without issue and the items stolen from the business were recovered.

Downtown Arson Suspect in Custody

5:20 p.m. - SPD arrested the arson suspect of a series of fires in the downtown corridor.

Construction Project Will Impact W. Maxwell Starting Monday

3:40 p.m. - Pedestrian, bicycle, and signal improvement project requires closure.

Aug. 21

SPD Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Missing Endangered Person

12:14 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing adult.

Fire Destroys Warehouse in East Central Neighborhood

9:53 a.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to 101 North Madelia Street following multiple reports of black smoke coming from a warehouse.

Aug. 19

Sergeant Ken Salas’ Memorial Service, Additional Road Closures

4:22 p.m. - Temporary road closures are set in preparation of the memorial service for Sergeant Ken Salas.

Flags Lowered for Spokane County Sergeant Kenneth Salas

10:41 a.m. - Flags will be lowered until Wednesday

Millions Awarded to Affordable Housing Projects Across Spokane

8:33 a.m. - $7.5 million going to rehabilitate and build new affordable housing units

Aug. 18

Male Arrested for Multiple Domestic Violence Felonies

8:31 a.m. - Male Arrested for Multiple Domestic Violence Felonies after Officers Rescue Victim

Aug. 12

W. Wellesley Ave. Closure and N. Freya St. Now Open

4:17 p.m. - Chip seal project requires one-day closure between Maple St. and Division St.

Search Warrant Uncovers Guns, Drugs, Money and Explosives

2:21 p.m. - The Special Investigations Unit is still following up with this investigation and criminal charges are pending.

Aug. 9

Flags lowered for Spokane County sergeant killed in line of duty

3:56 p.m. - Mayor Brown orders flags lowered at City facilities in remembrance of fallen deputy

Aug. 8

One Killed, Another Injured in Stabbing

8:27 a.m. - Spokane Police responded to a stabbing downtown this evening. Preliminary information indicates 2 people were injured.

Aug. 6

Construction Work on North Foothills Dr.

4:06 p.m. - Grind and overlay street project starts Thursday, Aug. 7th in Northeast Spokane.

SPD investigating single motorcycle collision

2:42 p.m. - Single motorcycle collision closes roads around Assembly and Northwest Boulevard; driver transported to local hospital with life threatening injuries

Mayor Brown Signs Updated 'Complete Streets' Ordinance into Law

1:03 p.m. - This legislation will incorporate more walking and biking aspects into street projects and save money while the City updates its street network.

Aug. 4

Suspicious Fire at People’s Park Under Investigation

2:07 p.m. - This fire is being investigated as suspicious. Witnesses reported seeing a person of interest in the area at the time of the fire.

Aug. 1

City of Spokane Launches 'Know Your Rights' Webpage

11:32 a.m. - New website details constitutional rights and resources for local immigrant and refugee communities