News Releases for July 2026

Today

Flags Lowered for Senator Lindsey Graham

3:18 p.m. - Flags lowered to half-staff

Yesterday

Meadowglen Park Groundbreaking July 22, 2026

4:31 p.m. - Meadowglen Park Groundbreaking

Officers Respond to a Shooting Near South Haven St and East 1st Ave

4:15 p.m. - On July 14th, at approximately 1:30am, Spokane police officers responded to a reported shooting in the area of 20 S. Haven St.

July 13

Mayor Brown Joins Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Class

12:33 p.m. - Two top City of Spokane officials begin participation in August – carrying coursework into city hall’s core

July 9

Camp Sekani Update 7/9/26

12:53 p.m. - Camp Sekani Update Beacon Hill Fire Restoration Trails

City, Catholic Charities Showcase Innovative Homeless Outreach Program

11:14 a.m. - “Smart Street Response” program presented at National Conference on Ending Homelessness

July 8

SPD Make an Arrest in Connection with an Arson that Happened on June 9

11:27 a.m. - On July 7, SPD arrested Romello D. Abram (35) for First Degree Arson-DV, First Degree Arson-Damage Dwelling, Order Violation, and Harassment-DV.

July 7

Behavioral Health Unit Expansion

2:25 p.m. - Frontier Behavioral Health and the SFD are pleased to announce the expansion of their joint Behavioral Response Unit (BRU) program.

Spokane City Council Legislative Meetings Now Wednesday Evenings

11:45 a.m. - Earlier this year, the City Council voted to move its Legislative Session from Monday evenings to Wednesday evenings, effective July 15, 2026.

Firefighters Prevent Extension During Fast-Moving House Fire

8:35 a.m. - At 12:22 p.m. yesterday, firefighters were dispatched to the 500 block of East Kedlin Avenue for reports of a carport fire with explosions heard.

July 2

Construction Will Impact South Stevens Street

12:07 p.m. - Improvements include street resurfacing, ADA ramps, and utility pipes.

SPD Participate in High Visibility Enforcement During Hoopfest Weekend

11:47 a.m. - SPD and other law enforcement agencies participate in high visibility enforcement event for DUI and other dangerous driving behaviors during Hoopfest.

July 1

Domestic Disturbance Call Results in Serious Injury to Dog

3:02 p.m. - Domestic disturbance call results in serious injury to a dog a male is in custody for animal cruelty.

Camp Sekani Update 7/1/26

9:35 a.m. - Camp Sekani Update 7/1/26

Clocktower Chimes to Ring Once Again

9:05 a.m. - Rededication ceremony to be held on Fourth of July