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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.

July 30

Mayor Brown looks to expand access to cooling resources

6 p.m. - Proposal would direct a portion of HEART funds to expand access to cooling and weatherization resources for most vulnerable

Mayor Launches Data Center Work Group Following Adoption of Moratorium

2:02 p.m. - Work group to assist in evaluating, developing recommendations to balance community priorities and economic opportunity

Spokane City Council Passes Renters' Right to Cooling Ordinance

8:15 a.m. - Council voted 5-2 on ordinance C36877, known as the “Renters’ Right to Cooling,” that makes adequate cooling required in residential rental units.

July 28

Second-Alarm Brush Fire Contained at People's Park

11:30 a.m. - Yesterday, firefighters were dispatched to People's Park for multiple reports of a brush fire producing a significant smoke column

July 27

Final Week for Spokane Falls Boulevard Survey

3:32 p.m. - Community urged to complete survey in preparation for design work.

SPD is Seeking Assistance in Locating Missing Adult Male

1:57 p.m. - Joshua Champion is a 32-year-old male and has not been seen or heard from by family since July 2025, and friends last saw him in April 2026.

July 24

SPD Participates in a Statewide Motorcycle Safety Emphasis

10:35 a.m. - SPD is joining law enforcement agencies in a statewide traffic safety emphasis coordinated by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC).

July 23

Council Member Zappone Awarded Certificate of Municipal Leadership

3:05 p.m. - Council Member Zack Zappone recently earned an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).