Latest News Releases

Yesterday

Funding Available for Tourism and Cultural Investment Grant

10 a.m. - City of Spokane issues notice of funding

Feb. 27

SPD Releases the Names of the Officers Involved in the OIS on Carlisle

5:04 p.m. - Spokane Police releases the names of the officers involved in the incident that took place on February 25th, 2026.

Water Wise Wednesday Workshops Begin March 4

4:23 p.m. - Eight-week series of FREE classes give helpful tips for growing season.

Firefighters Contain Two West Spokane Fires Thursday Afternoon

10:02 a.m. - Both fires are determined accidental, and the occupants were not home.

Feb. 26

The Creek at Qualchan and Esmeralda Golf Courses Open March 2, 2026

9:14 a.m. - The Creek at Qualchan and Esmeralda golf courses are opening March 2, 2026; they are the first two City courses to open for the season.

Feb. 25

Spokane Police Officers Involved In A Use Of Deadly Force

9:29 a.m. - The following information is preliminary; more information will be released later by the Spokane Independent Investigation Response (SIIR) Team.

Feb. 24

Investigation into North Spokane Fatal Stabbing Continues

3:40 p.m. - This investigation is still ongoing, and no arrests have been made at this time.

Feb. 19

Male In Custody After North Spokane Drive By Shooting

1:57 p.m. - During the pursuit, the suspect crashes his car into a SPD patrol vehicle.

Feb. 18

Shoplifting Becomes A Felony Crime After Store Employee Assaulted

4:54 p.m. - Due to the physical assault of the employee while in the commission of a theft, the suspect was taken into custody.

Feb. 17

Ordinance Prohibits Use of Private Property for Detention Facilities

1:10 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown has introduced an interim emergency ordinance that would prohibit the use of private property for detention facilities.