News Releases for May 2025

Today

Flags Lowered for Justice Owens

8:19 a.m. - Flags will be lowered on the day of interment

May 3

Ammonia Leak at Riverfront Contained After Overnight Response

2:27 p.m. - An ammonia leak at Riverfront Park's ice ribbon is contained and the area fully reopened to the public

May 2

Flags Lowered for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day

8:53 a.m. - Flags will be at half-staff throughout the weekend.

May 1

One Hospitalized After Morning House Fire on North Crestline Street

4:42 p.m. - Firefighters, with assistance from Spokane County Fire District 9, responded to a report of a bedroom fire in the 7400 block of North Crestline Street

Mayor, City Council Announce Comprehensive Homelessness Strategy

11:53 a.m. - The H.O.M.E. Starts Here Initiative seeks to create a unified strategy for Spokane to meaningfully address housing instability and homelessness.