News Releases for February 2026

Feb. 19

Male In Custody After North Spokane Drive By Shooting

1:57 p.m. - During the pursuit, the suspect crashes his car into a SPD patrol vehicle.

Feb. 18

Shoplifting Becomes A Felony Crime After Store Employee Assaulted

4:54 p.m. - Due to the physical assault of the employee while in the commission of a theft, the suspect was taken into custody.

Feb. 17

Ordinance Prohibits Use of Private Property for Detention Facilities

1:10 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown has introduced an interim emergency ordinance that would prohibit the use of private property for detention facilities.

Feb. 13

2026 Safe Streets For All (Traffic Calming) Updates

2:57 p.m. - The City is streamlining public feedback to improve community engagement in the project selection process.

Feb. 10

Presidents Day is a Parking Meter Holiday

8:26 a.m. - Garbage and recycling pickup on normal schedule

Feb. 9

City Proposes Funding for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement

12:27 p.m. - If approved by the City Council, the money would be allocated to the Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition’s Community Justice Fund.

Feb. 6

Investigation Into North Spokane Shooting That Left Two Dead Continues

2:17 p.m. - Additional evidence collected by detectives suggests this was an isolated event and there is no danger to the public.

Feb. 3

Council Votes on Pathways to Eviction Prevention for Spokane

12:18 p.m. - Spokane City Council voted 5-2 “Pathways to Eviction Prevention” for Spokane.

Feb. 2

City Council Members Introduce "Immigration Enforcement Free Zones"

4:56 p.m. - A proposal to prohibit staging and surveillance on city-owned property and parking lots without a judicial warrant.

Mayor Calls on Congress to Extend TPS for Haitian Community Members

4:10 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown is calling on Congress to take immediate action to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals.

Welfare Check Leads To Domestic Violence Arrest

9:42 a.m. - Guns and drugs recovered at North Spokane apartment.