News Releases for September 2026

Today

U.S. Conference of Mayors, American Beverage Foundation Visit YWZ

9:08 a.m. - USCM and American Beverage Foundation traveled to Spokane to see firsthand how their grant is helping students at the ZONE's Youth Wellness Zone.

Disabled Smoke Alarm Contributes to Fatal Tiki Lodge Fire

8:55 a.m. - Firefighters responded to a fire at the Tiki Lodge, Engine 1 and Truck 1 arrived within 3 minutes and observed smoke coming from a 2nd floor room.

Yesterday

Spokane Police Investigate Fatal Fire With Fire Department

3:48 p.m. - Spokane Police Department’s Major Crime’s Unit Responded to Assist Spokane Fire Department Investigators With A Fire Involving A Fatality.

SPD and SFD Respond to Early Morning Fire in Downtown Apartments

3:33 p.m. - At 1 a.m. Sep 29, Spokane police responded to 106 S. Cedar St. for a man yelling and banging in a fourth-floor apartment.

City To Route Non-Emergency Police, Fire Calls through Spokane 311

2:26 p.m. - Residents will soon have one easy-to-remember number for all non-emergency City services

Sept. 25

Washington Street to Close for Grind & Overlay Project

5:10 p.m. - Access to local businesses, including the new Inland Imaging Breast Center, will be maintained

Camp Sekani Update 09/25/26

9:21 a.m. - An update on hazard mitigation and reopening plan

Flags Will Be Lowered for Former Legislator Mike Cooper

8:01 a.m. - Flags will be lowered to half-staff through the weekend

Sept. 24

City Creates Reduced Utility Rates for Micro-Sized Living Units

1:55 p.m. - Qualified extra-small apartments will pay less than traditional-sized units

Daughters of the American Revolution Dedicate "Never Forget Garden"

12:37 p.m. - The Daughters of the American Revolution recently planted 25 cherry trees and established a Never Forget Garden in Riverfront Park

Police Arrest Registered Sex Offender for Child Sexual Abuse Material

11:36 a.m. - On September 10th, 2026, the Missing and Exploited Children Task Force arrested Randall R. Robinson (46) for Federal crimes against children.

Sept. 23

Convicted Felon Arrested in Vancouver After Eluding SPD Officers

2:01 p.m. - On September 8th, 2026 officers with SPD’s Gun Crime Unit (GCU) attempted to stop Djuan C. Black, who was driving a silver Kia Optima.

Sept. 22

18-Year-Old Male Deceased After Fatal Motorcycle Collision

5:16 p.m. - Spokane police officers responded to a single vehicle motorcycle collision at N. Ash St and W. Courtland Ave.

Tree Trot 5k Fun Run October 3 at Finch Arboretum

3:10 p.m. - Parks & Recreation will host the annual Tree Trot 5K Fun Run Fundraiser at Finch Arboretum on Saturday, October 3, 2026

Sept. 21

Parks & Recreation Secures Top Ranking for $4.6M in State Grant Match

3:48 p.m. - Spokane Parks & Recreation recently applied for five WA Recreation & Conservation Office (RCO) grants to enhance park levy projects

City to Install 'Emergency Streets' Lane Closure After Fatal Crash

2:38 p.m. - Rapid traffic-calming response follows fatal crashes

Sept. 18

Impacts For Final Stretch of Construction Season

4:18 p.m. - Impacts For Final Stretch of Construction Season

Sept. 16

City to Temporarily Close Pedestrian Access to Browne St Viaduct

3:36 p.m. - Actions to strengthen public safety, access to services, and demonstrating measurable progress in addressing encampment and community safety concerns.

Sept. 15

New Tools, Resources to Support Fire Recovery and Rebuilding

10:33 a.m. - Public damage assessment dashboard, rebuilding legislation, and on-site planning assistance to help residents navigate the path forward

Funding Available for Tourism and Culture Investment Grants

8:48 a.m. - City of Spokane issues notice of funding

Sept. 14

Construction Will Require Temporary Browne Street Lane Reductions

3:39 p.m. - Pacific Avenue Greenway project will connect downtown to U-District.

Flags Lowered for Mayor Tim Verzal

12:54 p.m. - Flags lowered to half-staff

Sept. 11

Flags at Half-Staff in Remembrance of 9/11 Victims

8:58 a.m. - City of Spokane facilities observe Patriot Day

Sept. 10

City of Spokane Launches 'Emergency Streets' Pilot Program

11:12 a.m. - Rapid traffic-calming response to follow fatal crashes

City Seeks Feedback on Future Land Use Map

11:11 a.m. - Public comment period is open for the community to weigh in.

Spokane City Council Approves Emergency Tenant Protections

10:15 a.m. - During Monday’s City Council Legislative Session, Council passed an emergency tenant protection ordinance 5-2.

Sept. 9

SFD's 8th Annual Kids Jr Firefighter Academy

2:20 p.m. - A free, family-friendly event designed to help kids learn important safety skills while having fun with Spokane Firefighters.

Sept. 4

Spokane Police Officers Arrest "Grave Robber"

12:55 p.m. - Officers responded to Holy Cross Cemetery; the Service Director called to report that the mausoleum had been entered and broken into.

“Keep Kids Moving” – A Fund to Help Replace Recreation and Sports Gear

12:43 p.m. - “Keep Kids Moving” – A Fund to Help Replace Recreation and Sports Gear for Youth who Lost their Homes in the Spokane Complex Fire

Sept. 1

City Closures Planned for Labor Day

8:52 a.m. - Garbage pickup will be a day late all week