News Releases for August 2025

Yesterday

Flags lowered for Spokane County sergeant killed in line of duty

3:56 p.m. - Mayor Brown orders flags lowered at City facilities in remembrance of fallen deputy

Aug. 8

One Killed, Another Injured in Stabbing

8:27 a.m. - Spokane Police responded to a stabbing downtown this evening. Preliminary information indicates 2 people were injured.

Aug. 6

Construction Work on North Foothills Dr.

4:06 p.m. - Grind and overlay street project starts Thursday, Aug. 7th in Northeast Spokane.

SPD investigating single motorcycle collision

2:42 p.m. - Single motorcycle collision closes roads around Assembly and Northwest Boulevard; driver transported to local hospital with life threatening injuries

Mayor Brown Signs Updated 'Complete Streets' Ordinance into Law

1:03 p.m. - This legislation will incorporate more walking and biking aspects into street projects and save money while the City updates its street network.

Aug. 4

Suspicious Fire at People’s Park Under Investigation

2:07 p.m. - This fire is being investigated as suspicious. Witnesses reported seeing a person of interest in the area at the time of the fire.

Aug. 1

City of Spokane Launches 'Know Your Rights' Webpage

11:32 a.m. - New website details constitutional rights and resources for local immigrant and refugee communities