News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 17, 2026

May 22

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.