News Releases for May 2026

Yesterday

SPD is Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Dangerous Offender

11:20 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is asking the community for assistance in locating Javier Seaman-Buckenberger (19).

Flags to be Lowered for Memorial Day

8:56 a.m. - Flags to fly at half-staff for Memorial Day

May 21

SPD Involved in a Use of Deadly Force on North Cincinnati St

3:23 p.m. - On May 21st, 2026 around 5:00 am, officers responded to a report of a Domestic Violence situation in the area of 2000 N. Cincinnati St.

SPD, Urban Native Organizations Sign MOU to Strengthen Relationships

2:05 p.m. - Spokane Police and urban Native organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening relationships and communication.

May 19

Coffee Connect With District 1 Council Members

3:40 p.m. - May 27, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Come and meet Council Members Michael Cathcart and Sarah Dixit, who both represent Downtown and Northeast Spokane.

Coffee With Council District 2 Council Members

3:30 p.m. - Wednesday, May 27, from 9:30 AM to 11 AM - Come and meet Council Members Paul Dillon and Kate Telis, who both represent the southern part of Spokane.

City Closures Planned for Memorial Day

10:24 a.m. - City Closures Planned for Memorial Day

Child Injured in Basement Fire Reminds About Youth Fire Setting

10 a.m. - On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 4:23 p.m., firefighters responded to multiple reports of a house fire in the 1200 block of East 33rd Ave.

May 15

Flags Lowered for Peace Officers Memorial Day

8:07 a.m. - Flags are at half-staff

May 14

Spokane Parks & Recreation’s Therapeutic Recreation Receives Donation

4:29 p.m. - Leighton Family Trust donation will serve programs for people with disabilities

May 12

Spokane Police Investigate Shooting in North Spokane & Make an Arrest

4:05 p.m. - On May 6th, 2026 just after 9pm, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of 9400 N. Division St.

DUI Driver Taken Into Custody After Attempting to Flee from Officers

12:16 p.m. - Suspect was later booked into the Spokane County Jail.

Spokane City Council Approves Activation of Public Spaces Program

9:15 a.m. - During Monday’s Legislative Session, the Spokane City Council voted unanimously on a resolution to implement a public spaces program.

May 8

Spokane Police are investigating a collision on West Airport Drive

2:12 p.m. - Spokane Police, along with neighboring agencies, are currently investigating a single vehicle collision near W. Airport Drive and S. Spotted Rd.

May 7

SPD Air Support Unit Continues to be a Vital Tool for the Department

4:22 p.m. - SPD created the Air Support Unit (ASU) and due to its success, SPD created a full-time drone team in September of 2025.

J-Turn Project Requires Meadowlane Closure

3:48 p.m. - Safety improvement project will close access to and from US 195 for 30 days.

May 6

SPD SIU Unit Makes Additional Arrests on Wanted Fugitives

4:39 p.m. - The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has once again located subjects wanted for murder in Spokane.

May 5

Final Day to Request a Disposal Pass Is Friday, May 8

10:24 a.m. - The final day to request a disposal pass through the City of Spokane will be on Friday, May 8.

Council Approves Updates to Mobile Food Truck Regulations

9:32 a.m. - Ordinance C36863 amends the SMC by removing an entire chapter that imposes separate regulations for mobile food vendors.

Federal Way Murder Suspect Taken into Custody in Spokane

9:24 a.m. - Suspect was taken into custody without incident shortly after being observed in the area of 1200 N Stevens.

May 4

SPD arrest male for threats against “The Villages” and Mar-A-Lago

9:50 a.m. - Sumter County Sheriff’s Office (Florida) reached out to Spokane Police regarding numerous telephone threats against “The Villages” and Mar-A-Lago

Flags Lowered for National Firefighters Memorial Day

8:23 a.m. - Flags are at half-staff

May 1

Traffic Impacts Starting Monday, May 4th

4:26 p.m. - Drivers should prepare for lane closures, reductions, and alternative routes.

Spokane Police Investigate a Fatal Shooting on the South Hill

2:34 p.m. - SPD’s Major Crimes Unit is still investigating this incident, and no arrests have been made.