News Releases for March 2026

March 31

City of Spokane Celebrates Return of Spokane Gives

8:16 a.m. - April is National Volunteer Month

March 30

Spokane Police Arrest Two At Saturday's Protest

9:28 a.m. - A male was taken into custody for assaulting one of the officers.

March 27

Call for High School Artists: 2026 Riverfront Park Poster Contest

1:44 p.m. - Riverfront Park invites Spokane County HS students to showcase their creativity and artistic talent in the Gesa Pavilion Rising Artists Poster Contest

Traffic Impacts Starting Monday, March 30

10:08 a.m. - Drivers should prepare for lane closures, reductions, and alternative routes.

March 26

Armed Barricaded Subject Causes N. Market St To Close

2:31 p.m. - Male suspect was safely taken into custody.

March 24

Shooting on Wellesley Leaves One Person Deceased and Another Injured

3:08 p.m. - 911 callers reported an altercation followed by gunshots in the area of 1900 E. Wellesley Avenue.

District 3 Council Members to Host Community Town Hall

3 p.m. - Council Members Zappone and Klitzke will host a town hall community conversation. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, at 5 p.m.

City Recognizes Local Businesses for Excellent Wastewater Management

2:53 p.m. - The City of Spokane is recognizing four organizations that have excelled in the management of wastewater generated as part of their processes.

March 23

City of Spokane And City Council Announce State Legislative Outcomes

4:46 p.m. - Notable highlights and successes for the City of Spokane from the the 2026 Washington State Legislative Session.

March 20

Statement On 20th Anniversary Of Otto Zehm's Death

3:23 p.m. - Statement from Mayor Brown, Council President Wilkerson, and Chief Hall on 20th anniversary of Otto Zehm's death.

Gesa Pavilion Seeks Concert Booking, Production, and Ticketing Partner

2:25 p.m. - Parks & Recreation invites experienced concert production firms to submit proposals to manage a seasonal concert series at the Gesa Pavilion

March 19

US 195 Project To Improve Traffic Safety

4:39 p.m. - Installation work for J-turn at Meadowlane Rd. starts Monday.

March 16

2025 LSA Shows Decreased Need for Homeless Services

2:57 p.m. - Data from the City of Spokane’s 2025 Longitudinal Systems Analysis (LSA) shows more people are successfully exiting homelessness into stability.

March 13

Spokane Teacher Arrested For Sex Crimes Against A Child

11 a.m. - SPD's Special Victims Unit developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for Rape of a Child and Child Molestation.

Spokane Police Discover Multiple Stolen Items And Make Burglary Arrest

10:09 a.m. - A stolen MacBook leads Spokane Police to discover multiple stolen items and a burglary arrest.

March 11

City of Spokane Prepared For Forecasted Winds

2 p.m. - Gusts up to 65 mph Wednesday night into early Thursday bring a potential for widespread tree damage, power outages, and difficult driving conditions.

Flags to be Lowered in Remembrance of Reverend Jesse Jackson

8:58 a.m. - Flags will be lowered Wednesday

March 10

Man Arrested for Fleeing Police and Colliding With a Patrol Vehicle

12:14 p.m. - This incident is still under investigation at this time. The suspect's vehicle was seized pending a search warrant and further charges may be pending.

March 6

Indian Canyon Golf Course Opens Thursday, March 12, 2026

9:23 a.m. - Indian Canyon golf course will open for the season on March 12, representing the fourth and final City course to announce a 2026 opening date.

March 4

City of Spokane to Open New Scattered Site Shelter

10:34 a.m. - New shelter to serve LGBTQIA+ community members

March 3

City Council Bans Use of Private Property for Detention Facilities

11:27 a.m. - Spokane City Council approved an interim emergency ordinance that would prohibit the use of private property for detention facilities in the City.

City Council Adopts "Immigration Enforcement Free Zones" Ordinance

11:17 a.m. - This ordinance will prohibit staging and surveillance by immigration enforcement on City-owned property and parking lots without a judicial warrant.

Spokane City Council Approves Prohibition of Kratom Sales

11:13 a.m. - Spokane City Council approved an ordinance introduced by Mayor Lisa Brown that prohibits the sale and distribution of kratom within the City limits.

Downriver Golf Course Opens March 6, 2026

8:50 a.m. - Downriver Golf Course opens for the season on March 6, 2026. It joins The Creek at Qualchan and Esmeralda, which opened March 2.

March 2

City of Spokane Launches Residential Light Program

12:32 p.m. - Program offers homeowners free solar-powered, motion-detecting lights

March 1

Funding Available for Tourism and Cultural Investment Grant

10 a.m. - City of Spokane issues notice of funding