News Releases for January 2026

Today

Standoff With Domestic Violence Suspect Resolves Peacefully

9:20 a.m. - Clayton J. Green (43) was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail.

Jan. 23

Male In Custody After Puppy Is Thrown From Moving Vehicle In Argument

2:14 p.m. - Puppy located by neighbor unharmed.

Jan. 22

Council to Hold Press Conference: DOJ Grant

4:57 p.m. - This grant is part of the FY25 COPS Hiring Program (CHP), which aims to boost the SPD's community policing efforts and crime prevention.

Jan. 21

Arrest Made After Downtown Shoplifting Incident Turns Into Robbery

6:08 p.m. - Quick arrest made after Downtown shoplifting incident turns into robbery after store owner is assaulted with pepper spray

Coffee With Council District 2 Council Members

9:40 a.m. - The Spokane City Council District 2 members will host a “Coffee with Council” event on Friday, January 23, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM.

Jan. 16

Spokane Resident Arrives Home To Find Male Burglarizing Apartment

2:50 p.m. - Resident assaulted before suspect flees the area.

Jan. 15

Spokane City Council Votes on Department of Justice Grant

3:33 p.m. - Council voted 5-2 to approve Department of Justice (DOJ) grant funds applied for by Spokane Police Department.

Firefighters Contain Fire After Car Crashes Into Home

3 p.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to the 1400 block of East Courtland Avenue for a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a home.

Jan. 14

Spokane City Council To Hold Special Legislative Session

4:09 p.m. - A meeting of the Urban Experience Committee and a Special Legislative Session will be held in the Council Chambers.

Jan. 13

City Closures Planned for MLK Jr. Day

1:47 p.m. - Garbage and recycling pickup on normal schedule

Jan. 9

Council Members Official Swearing In Ceremony

4:47 p.m. - Spokane City Council Members Zack Zappone, Kate Telis, and Sarah Dixit will be officially sworn into their Council Member positions.

Male In Custody After Court Order; Multiple Firearms Recovered

2:46 p.m. - Domestic violence court order service results in emergent entry into a residence.

Jan. 8

Mayor Brown Appoints New Emergency Communications Director

12:42 p.m. - Stephen Williams to lead creation of new Spokane United 911 Network.

Jan. 6

2026 Point-In-Time Count Set for Mid-January, Volunteers Needed

12:47 p.m. - The Spokane Regional Continuum of Care’s annual snapshot estimate of the local unhoused population is set for January 27 through February 2, 2026.