News Releases for October 2025

Oct. 31

SPD investigation into child sex crimes leads to arrest in Florida

10:32 a.m. - SPD investigation into child sex crimes leads to arrest in Florida; suspect was former teacher at religious school in Spokane;

Oct. 30

City Street Department Outlines Winter Operations

1:37 p.m. - Community urged to clear right-of-way and be ready.

Oct. 29

Council Members Call for the Restoration of Food Programs

4:32 p.m. - Council Member Shelby Lambdin will propose a resolution to the Spokane City Council calling for the restoration of community support programs.

City Declares Emergency to Speed Up Implementation of HOME Starts Here

10:08 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown issued an emergency declaration to speed up further implementation of the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Initiative.

Oct. 28

Spokane Police Dept. Awarded Federal Mental Health and Wellness Grant

2:05 p.m. - Funding to go toward support services for officers

Spokane City Council Passes Historic Camping and Obstruction Ordinance

10:11 a.m. - During Monday’s Legislative Session, the Spokane City Council unanimously voted on the highly anticipated “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance.

Oct. 27

Spokane City Council to Consider New Camping and Obstruction Ordinance

4:50 p.m. - The Spokane City Council will vote on the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance during tonight's Legislative Session.

Oct. 24

Council Members to Introduce New Camping and Obstruction Ordinance

5 p.m. - Members of the Spokane City Council will introduce a new obstruction and unauthorized camping ordinance entitled “Safe and Accessible Spaces."

Oct. 22

Vehicle/Pedestrian collision with life threatening injuries

12:02 p.m. - Vehicle/Pedestrian collision sends one to the hospital with life threatening injuries; area around Hamilton & Indiana will be temporarily closed

Oct. 21

Mayor Brown Delivers Annual Statement of Conditions and Affairs

11:07 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown delivered her second annual Statement of Conditions and Affairs Monday evening.

Oct. 20

SPD Major Crimes Detectives investigating fatal shooting

2:46 p.m. - SPD Major Crimes Detectives investigating fatal shooting on Spokane’s east side

Oct. 17

Flags Lowered for Four Washington-Based Fallen Soldiers

9:13 a.m. - Flags will be lowered until the close of business

Oct. 16

New Street Outreach Team Close 96 Encampments in First 10 Days

2:46 p.m. - New street outreach teams have made significant progress within their first week and a half of operation.

Oct. 15

Spokane Police and GU co-host weeklong Dialogue Policing training

5:15 p.m. - Spokane Police Department and Gonzaga University co-host weeklong Dialogue Policing training

Spokane City Council Hosts A Community Food Drive

4:44 p.m. - Donations will go to support Second Harvest.

Flags Lowered for Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass

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

Oct. 14

City Tourism & Cultural Investment Committee Wins State Tourism Award

4:33 p.m. - The City’s Tourism and Cultural Investment (TACI) Grants Committee has been honored with the Washington State Tourism Award for Advancements in DEI.

SPD Asking for Assistance Locating Missing Elderly Male

10:02 a.m. - Spokane Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing elderly male who suffers from dementia.

Council Member Zappone Responds to County Public Safety Leaders

8:47 a.m. - Spokane City Council Member Zack Zappone responds to Spokane County Public Safety leaders.

Oct. 13

Overnight shooting leaves one man dead

9:29 a.m. - Overnight shooting leaves one man dead; MCU Detectives working to find suspect, motive

Oct. 10

City Construction Projects Traffic Impacts Next Week

2:38 p.m. - Northwest and southwest Spokane areas will have traffic obstructions.

Oct. 7

SPD investigating fatal motorcycle collision

3:29 p.m. - SPD investigating fatal motorcycle collision; area around Nevada and St. Thomas Moore Way will be closed temporarily

Oct. 6

Coffee with Council: District 2 Council Members

4:42 p.m. - Spokane City Council District 2 members will host a Coffee with Council event on Thursday, October 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

City of Spokane Announces Next Chapter of HOME Starts Here Initiative

11:49 a.m. - City announces next steps to strengthen engagement and enforcement as daytime navigation center and street outreach teams launch.

Indigenous Peoples' Day is Oct. 13

7:56 a.m. - City of Spokane details holiday operations schedule

Oct. 2

WSECU Fall Fest Downtown Oct. 4, 2025

11:36 a.m. - Who says fall fun is just for the countryside? We're bringing all the fun of the farm and community spirit right into downtown for WSECU Fall Fest!