Latest News Releases

March 13

Spokane Teacher Arrested For Sex Crimes Against A Child

11 a.m. - SPD's Special Victims Unit developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for Rape of a Child and Child Molestation.

Spokane Police Discover Multiple Stolen Items And Make Burglary Arrest

10:09 a.m. - A stolen MacBook leads Spokane Police to discover multiple stolen items and a burglary arrest.

March 11

City of Spokane Prepared For Forecasted Winds

2 p.m. - Gusts up to 65 mph Wednesday night into early Thursday bring a potential for widespread tree damage, power outages, and difficult driving conditions.

Flags to be Lowered in Remembrance of Reverend Jesse Jackson

8:58 a.m. - Flags will be lowered Wednesday

March 10

Man Arrested for Fleeing Police and Colliding With a Patrol Vehicle

12:14 p.m. - This incident is still under investigation at this time. The suspect's vehicle was seized pending a search warrant and further charges may be pending.

Official Statement from the desk of Council Member Michael Cathcart

10:41 a.m. - Statement from District 1 Council Member Michael Cathcart regarding the proposed Council rule changes

March 6

Indian Canyon Golf Course Opens Thursday, March 12, 2026

9:23 a.m. - Indian Canyon golf course will open for the season on March 12, representing the fourth and final City course to announce a 2026 opening date.

March 4

City of Spokane to Open New Scattered Site Shelter

10:34 a.m. - New shelter to serve LGBTQIA+ community members

March 3

City Council Bans Use of Private Property for Detention Facilities

11:27 a.m. - Spokane City Council approved an interim emergency ordinance that would prohibit the use of private property for detention facilities in the City.

City Council Adopts "Immigration Enforcement Free Zones" Ordinance

11:17 a.m. - This ordinance will prohibit staging and surveillance by immigration enforcement on City-owned property and parking lots without a judicial warrant.