Latest News Releases

Yesterday

Tragic mishap on an electric scooter leads to a collision

9:57 a.m. - Tragic mishap on an electric scooter leads to a collision, resulting in the death of an adult male

July 18

Projects will impact traffic starting July 21

10:14 p.m. - City projects will impact traffic

Assault suspect in custody after overnight standoff

5:23 p.m. - Assault suspect in custody after overnight standoff

July 17

Spokane River Flows Meet Level 2 Drought Response

1:47 p.m. - Spokane River levels have dropped to below 1,000 cubic feet per second, triggering public notification of Level 2 suggested watering rules.

July 16

Juvenile suspect in custody for multiple charges

11:56 a.m. - Juvenile suspect in custody after fleeing scene of hit and run collision on Spokane’s South-Hill

July 15

Suspect in custody after fire damages building of Downtown Precinct

3:15 p.m. - Officers reviewed security video of the area and found a person of interest for setting the fire.

Multi-Agency Response Controls Dual Fires in Spokane

1:12 p.m. - The second fire has been attributed to embers carried from the initial hillside blaze, though the overall incident remains under investigation.

Mayor Brown Statement on Detainment of Local Community Leaders

10:13 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown released the following statement on the federal government’s detainment of local community leaders.

July 14

Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease

12:53 p.m. - For the second consecutive year, Spokane County’s annual snapshot count shows a decline in the overall number of people experiencing homelessness.

July 10

National Night Out Against Crime is August 5th

3:24 p.m. - Tuesday August 5th, 2025 is National Night Out Against Crime. It is time to get registered for your neighborhood party.