Latest News Releases

Yesterday

Safer Spokane

2:40 p.m. - The numbers tell the story: Spokane is safer today than it has been in the past seven years.

Special Investigation Unit Seized Large Amounts of Cash and Cocaine

2:30 p.m. - On September 28th, 2026 detectives with SIU executed search warrants on 2 vehicles, two residences, and a storage unit in connection with two locals.

U.S. Conference of Mayors, American Beverage Foundation Visit YWZ

9:08 a.m. - USCM and American Beverage Foundation traveled to Spokane to see firsthand how their grant is helping students at the ZONE's Youth Wellness Zone.

Disabled Smoke Alarm Contributes to Fatal Tiki Lodge Fire

8:55 a.m. - Firefighters responded to a fire at the Tiki Lodge, Engine 1 and Truck 1 arrived within 3 minutes and observed smoke coming from a 2nd floor room.

Sept. 29

Spokane Police Investigate Fatal Fire With Fire Department

3:48 p.m. - Spokane Police Department’s Major Crime’s Unit Responded to Assist Spokane Fire Department Investigators With A Fire Involving A Fatality.

SPD and SFD Respond to Early Morning Fire in Downtown Apartments

3:33 p.m. - At 1 a.m. Sep 29, Spokane police responded to 106 S. Cedar St. for a man yelling and banging in a fourth-floor apartment.

City To Route Non-Emergency Police, Fire Calls through Spokane 311

2:26 p.m. - Residents will soon have one easy-to-remember number for all non-emergency City services

Sept. 25

Washington Street to Close for Grind & Overlay Project

5:10 p.m. - Access to local businesses, including the new Inland Imaging Breast Center, will be maintained

Camp Sekani Update 09/25/26

9:21 a.m. - An update on hazard mitigation and reopening plan

Flags Will Be Lowered for Former Legislator Mike Cooper

8:01 a.m. - Flags will be lowered to half-staff through the weekend