4:28 p.m. - The Spokane Central Lions Club is in the final fundraising stretch to build a Lions Learning Center in Riverfront Park.
2:25 p.m. - Spokane City Council, in partnership with the Office of Neighborhood Services, will host “Community Days” to honor the late Sandy Williams.
5:04 p.m. - The stolen bike was returned to the young boy, but the bike theft suspect has not been located or identified.
4:21 p.m. - The City of Spokane’s Development Services Center (DSC) has issued its first rebuild permit following the devastation from the Spokane Complex Fires.
3:26 p.m. - The fire was located between train tracks and a gas station. SFD quickly extinguished the fire when they arrived.
12:51 p.m. - Spokane police officers arrested David Gilchunmogon for Arson 2nd Degree in relation to the fire at Lumberbeard Brewing.
4:53 p.m. - A homeowner in the neighborhood near Nine Mile Rd. and Royal Dr. called to report a suspicious male had come to their door and attempted to open it.
3:25 p.m. - Emergency ordinance protecting qualifying, income-eligible tenants who have been financially affected by the fires from eviction for rent nonpayment.
12:14 p.m. - Flags at half-staff till Tuesday
10:25 a.m. - SPD is seeking help from community members in locating missing 78-year-old Nancy Tankersley. Nancy is considered a vulnerable adult.
2 p.m. - During a special legislative session, Spokane City Council voted 6-1 to approve the proposed purchase of a Community Safety Campus.
10:16 a.m. - The City of Spokane receives $1 million in Wildfire Housing Assistance that will be given to residents impacted during the Spokane Complex Fires.
4:15 p.m. - A homeowner called police to report a female was on the property, which had been lost in the Old Trails Fire, and it appeared she was stealing items.
2:15 p.m. - SPD’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating an unattended death. At this stage in the investigation, the cause and manner of death is unknown.
12 p.m. - Council Members voted unanimously to approve an Executive Order issued by the Mayor declaring an emergency in response to the Spokane Complex Fires.
7:55 a.m. - A resident of Five Mile called in to report their house had been burglarized between August 1st and August 8th, while they were evacuated.
3:58 p.m. - Visit Spokane and the City are partnering to attract more film, television, commercial production, & other creative-industry opportunities to Spokane.
2:35 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is reminding the public that entering fire damaged homes without permission and taking property is a crime.
11:50 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department’s Community Risk Reduction team will be passing out additional PPE kits to residents impacted by the Spokane Complex Fire.
3:45 p.m. - Officers responded after callers reported seeing two young children coming out of a tent occupied by a registered sex offender near the river.
12 p.m. - Spokane Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is investigating two suspicious deaths in the area of 5400 N. Cook St.
2:16 p.m. - Just after 12:00 p.m. on August 11th, 2026, Spokane Police Officers responded to the area of Franklin Park for a reported shooting on an STA bus.
10:48 a.m. - Spokane Transit Authority Division St. Bus Rapid Transit Park Property Lease, Notice of Intent to Make a Section 4(f) De Minimis Impact Determination
10:44 a.m. - Spokane Complex Fire Parks & Recreation update 08-12-26
2:40 p.m. - Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be available to those returning home Tuesday after new evacuation downgrades related to the Old Trails Fire.
2:20 p.m. - On August 10th, SPD responded to the intersection of North Ash St and West Northwest Blvd for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.
8:26 a.m. - On August 9th around 1:30 am, Spokane police officers responded to the area of 800 W. Garland Ave for reports of a shooting.
5:09 p.m. - Level 3 zones will not receive pickup services.
1:40 p.m. - As evacuation orders are downgraded, the City of Spokane is offering guidance on how to safely return home.
12:44 p.m. - City of Spokane's Water Department is reporting that it is delivering safe and clean water in the areas impacted by fire.
1:45 p.m. - Staff from City of Spokane departments are on hand at the Disaster Assistance Center (DAC), to help residents navigate the road to recovery
10:40 a.m. - SPD reminds everyone to use the official source for evacuation level information, which is listed in this release.
10:30 a.m. - Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) will open at Shadle Park High School on Aug. 6, from 12-6 p.m. with hours continuing Aug. 7-9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
6:10 p.m. - Railroad overpass works on southbound Freya Street
5:58 p.m. - What you need to know and how Spokane 311 can help.
1:38 p.m. - Informative session on insurance and navigating the recovery process for those who lost their homes in the fires. This event is open to all residents.
11:37 a.m. - Spokane City Council extends its gratitude to those who are working to protect lives and property as the Spokane-area wildfire emergency continues.
10:45 a.m. - SPD, along with community partners, have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's National Night Out events scheduled for tomorrow evening.
6:28 p.m. - Local organizations and services are ready to assist those impacted by fires.
12:26 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is asking everyone to stay out of wildfire evacuation areas unless you are a resident evacuating.
11:40 a.m. - H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund to collect donations for people impacted by local wildfires.
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