News Releases for June 2026

June 19

City Asks for Feedback on Design Concepts for Spokane Falls Boulevard

10:46 a.m. - Spokane Falls Boulevard serves as a key downtown corridor, connecting businesses, hospitality and entertainment visitors, and transportation routes.

New Scam Targeting Families Of Out-Of-Custody Defendants

9:35 a.m. - Spokane Municipal Court and the Spokane Police Department have been made aware of a new scam targeting out-of-custody defendants.

June 18

DUI Driver Arrested After Vehicle Loses Control and Flips

3:40 p.m. - Probable cause was established for DUI and the driver was taken into custody.

June 17

Upriver Fire – Camp Sekani Update 06/17/26

6:51 p.m. - Upriver Fire – Camp Sekani Update 06/17/26

Spokane Police Assist Spokane County With The Upriver Fire

1:45 p.m. - On June 16th Multiple Spokane police officers responded to assist Spokane County with the Upriver fire.

June 16

Beware of Fake City of Spokane Development and Permit Invoices

2:57 p.m. - New scam targets Spokane Development Services Center clients

City Closures Planned for Juneteenth

9:55 a.m. - Garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services on a normal schedule

June 15

City Provides Update on Housing and Homelessness Initiatives

2:23 p.m. - Housing and Human Services Department provides update on Continuum of Care NOFO, inclement weather plan, PIT Count, and HEART funding recommendations.

Spokane City Clerk To Retire After 30 Years In Role, Successor Named

Noon - Terri Pfister to retire after 30 years as Spokane City Clerk, Mayor Brown appoints Giacobbe Byrd to fill role.

June 12

Chat & Chew District 3 Council Members

3:57 p.m. - The Spokane City Council District 3 members invite you to their “Chat & Chew” event on Tuesday, June 16, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

June 11

2026 Pools & Aquatics Information

11:43 a.m. - All you need to know for swimming in City of Spokane pools this year

June 10

Council Members Introduce An Ordinance Imposing Data Center Moratorium

4:17 p.m. - Spokane City Council Members Paul Dillon, Sarah Dixit, and Kate Telis introduced an ordinance imposing a moratorium on data centers.

June 9

Spokane Police Sergeant Pulls Elderly Female from Burning Home

4:44 p.m. - Sergeant Mohondro entered a burning home and rescued an injured elderly female.

Early-Morning House Fire Damages Two Homes on East Sanson Avenue

11:17 a.m. - The fire remains under investigation due to suspicious circumstances, with the Spokane Police Department also involved.

Spokane City Council Passes Aggressive Speeding Ordinance

10:40 a.m. - City Council voted unanimously on an ordinance to enhance public safety by addressing growing concerns about aggressive speeding and street racing.

June 8

SPD Investigate Homicide In North Spokane - One Male In Custody

4:03 p.m. - On June 7th, 2026, just after 5pm, Spokane police officers responded to a fatal shooting near 5400 N Hawthorne St.

June 5

Notice from SPD as Team Egypt Arrives & FIFA Events Begin

1:01 p.m. - SPD will be providing security for the events surrounding FIFA and Team Egypt, working to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Significant Impacts to North-South Travel

11:53 a.m. - Two projects will significantly impact north and south motorist travel beginning Monday, June 8. Plan ahead and allow for extra time.

June 2

Community Days At City Council Celebrating Student Civic Engagement

3:36 p.m. - City Council and the Office of Neighborhood Services will join in celebrating connection among Civic Bowl students, youth groups, and community.

Working Smoke Alarms Help Seven Escape Early-Morning House Fire

12:07 p.m. - June 2, 2026- At 4:01 a.m. today, firefighters responded to a house fire in the 800 block of East Indiana Ave.

Egypt National Team to Hold Open Training Session at Gonzaga

9:05 a.m. - The Egypt National Team will hold an open training session for a select group of ticketed fans at Gonzaga University’s Luger Field on June 10 at 12pm.

June 1

Connecting Residents with Eviction Prevention Resources

5:16 p.m. - HHS has launched a new webpage and notice document designed to help residents facing housing instability quickly access eviction prevention services.