News

Nov. 26

City of Spokane Funds 50 New Shelter Beds, Mobile MAT Services

12:06 p.m. - City brings new beds and services online through emergency declaration

Nov. 25

Spokane City Council Votes on Modification For 2026 City Budget

8:15 a.m. - City Council approved an amendment that emphasizes minimal staff cuts & allocates funds to the library, City Cable 5, & the public defender’s office.

Council Approves New Transportation Tax on Commercial Parking

8:13 a.m. - Council approves local transportation tax for commercial parking for the purpose of funding transportation system maintenance and safety improvements.

Nov. 24

Stuff Green Carts with Food and Yard Waste

3:43 p.m. - Curbside pick-up includes one week in winter months.

Fatal Early Morning House Fire Claims Life of Child

3:40 p.m. - Children who have a history of playing with or igniting fires should be referred to our Youth Fire-Setting Prevention Program at 509-625-7058.

City Closures Planned for Thanksgiving Holiday

8:22 a.m. - Solid Waste Services will be a day late after the holiday.

Nov. 21

Council Members Propose Budget Amendment

4:34 p.m. - Council Members Klitzke and Zappone propose budget modifications to fund libraries an additional $800,000

New Automated Traffic Safety Cameras Installed

2:19 p.m. - Violation warning period to begin Monday

Nov. 13

Firework Thrown From a Vehicle Causes Severe Injuries to Another

4:51 p.m. - The severity of the injuries required the victim to be transported to Harborview Medical Center.

Coffee With Council District 2 Council Members

4:34 p.m. - The Spokane City Council District 2 members will host a “Coffee with Council” event on Tuesday, November 18, from 3 PM to 4:30 PM.

Nov. 12

Suspect Identified in Unsolved Murder of Margaret Anselmo

3:45 p.m. - Unsolved for 28 years, the investigation into the murder of Margaret Anselmo ends as detectives discover the identity of her killer.

Nov. 11

Suspect in Custody After Committing Multiple Armed Robberies

4:27 p.m. - He was booked into the Spokane County Jail for two counts of 1st Degree Robbery.

Nov. 7

Protecting Your Home From Title Theft

4:56 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department would like community members to be aware of a new fraud/scam making its way across the country.

Nov. 6

Flags Lowered for Former Vice President Richard Cheney

11:43 a.m. - Flags will be lowered until the day of internment

Nov. 5

Council Community Days in Honor of Veterans Day

12:23 p.m. - Spokane City Council will host Community Days to honor our country’s heroes and celebrate those who support them.

Nov. 4

Hope Soccer and Parks and Rec Partner to Expand Youth Soccer Access

3:52 p.m. - Hope Soccer and City Parks & Recreation Partner to Expand Youth Soccer Access with New Mini-Pitch Official ribbon cutting on November 5 at 2 p.m.

City Details Veterans Day Schedule

11:11 a.m. - City details holiday operating schedule for Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11.

Nov. 3

Mayor Brown Introduces Mid-Biennium Budget Modification Proposal

4:19 p.m. - Addressing the projected $13 million deficit while maintaining the community's top priorities.

Spokane Police Chief's statement

12:53 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department has concluded internal investigations into allegations of serious misconduct involving two former officers.

Council Member Bingle to Host Press Conference

11:04 a.m. - Spokane City Council Member Jonathan Bingle will hold a press conference to discuss details of the "Safe and Accessible Spaces" ordinance.