News Releases for August 2026

Yesterday

Visit Spokane, City of Spokane Partner to Attract Film Production

3:58 p.m. - Visit Spokane and the City are partnering to attract more film, television, commercial production, & other creative-industry opportunities to Spokane.

Public Service Announcement

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.

Aug. 17

Additional PPE Kits Available Tuesday and Thursday

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.

Aug. 13

SPD Arrest Level III Registered Sex Offender for Failure to Register

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.

SPD Detectives Investigating Suspicious Deaths in Northeast Spokane

12 p.m. - Spokane Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is investigating two suspicious deaths in the area of 5400 N. Cook St.

Aug. 12

Spokane Police Respond to Midday Shooting on STA Bus

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.

STA Division Street Bus Rapid Transit Park Property Lease

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

Spokane Complex Fire Parks & Recreation update 08-12-26

10:44 a.m. - Spokane Complex Fire Parks & Recreation update 08-12-26

Aug. 11

PPE Available to Those Returning Home After New Evacuation Downgrades

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.

Spokane Police Respond to a Vehicle vs. Pedestrian

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.

Aug. 10

Spokane Police Respond to Overnight Shooting in Garland District

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.

Aug. 9

Extra Garbage Collection for Downgraded Evacuation Zones

5:09 p.m. - Level 3 zones will not receive pickup services.

City offers guidance on safely returning home after fires

1:40 p.m. - As evacuation orders are downgraded, the City of Spokane is offering guidance on how to safely return home.

Aug. 8

City Testing Shows Water Quality is Safe

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.

Aug. 7

City of Spokane Staff on Hand at Disaster Assistance Center

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

Incorrect Info Regarding Downgraded Evacuation Status on Popular App

10:40 a.m. - SPD reminds everyone to use the official source for evacuation level information, which is listed in this release.

Aug. 6

Disaster Assistance Center will open Aug 6 at Shadle Park High School

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.

Aug. 4

Construction Impacts for Freya Street Corridor

6:10 p.m. - Railroad overpass works on southbound Freya Street

City Service Adjustments During Fire Response

5:58 p.m. - What you need to know and how Spokane 311 can help.

Wildfire and Insurance Informational Session

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.

Aug. 3

City Council Members Commends Unified Wildfire Response

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.

National Night Out in Spokane Cancelled Due to Wildfire Conditions

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.

Aug. 2

Community Resources Available to Those Impacted by Fires

6:28 p.m. - Local organizations and services are ready to assist those impacted by fires.

Spokane Police Urge Public to Stay Out of Fire Evacuation Areas

12:26 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is asking everyone to stay out of wildfire evacuation areas unless you are a resident evacuating.

Spokane launches wildfire relief fund

11:40 a.m. - H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund to collect donations for people impacted by local wildfires.