News

Oct. 27

SPD are Searching for a Vehicle in Connection with Fatal Hit and Run

4:16 p.m. - On Oct. 26th, 2026, SPD officers responded to the area of W. Maxwell Ave and N. Walnut St for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

Are the Cameras in Spokane Flock or ALPRs?

2:35 p.m. - You may see cameras and wonder if they are Flock or ALPRs (Automated License Plate Readers). SPD doesn't own or operate any Flock or ALPR cameras.

Call 311 for Non-Emergency Help in City of Spokane Limits

9:05 a.m. - The City’s new non-emergency call system is live. Starting today, people who need non-emergency assistance within city limits should dial 3-1-1.

Oct. 23

Spokane Police is Seeking Assistance Locating a Missing Adult Male

11:30 a.m. - The Spokane Police department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old Cooper Morris.

Oct. 21

Spokane Police Department Makes Arrest in a Decades Old Homicide

4:56 p.m. - After investigating for nearly four decades, detectives developed probable cause to charge 74-year-old David Tibbett with Second Degree Murder.

SPD Seek Community Assistance in Locating Missing 10-Year-Old

9:10 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing 10-year-old Indigenous female.

Oct. 20

SPD Seeks the Public's Assistance in Locating 94-year-old man

8:10 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help with locating Billy Willey, a missing 94-year-old male.

Oct. 16

Final Week to Register for Free Spokane Community Conference

10:05 a.m. - The Spokane Neighborhood Summit is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 at the John J. Hemmingson Center at Gonzaga University from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 15

Spokane City Council Passes Community Safety Sales Tax

8:30 a.m. - During Wednesday's legislative session, the Council voted 6-1 to approve an ordinance implementing the Public Safety Program Sales Tax Investments.

Oct. 13

SPD Seeks Assistance in Locating Vehicle Associated in Hit and Run

3:45 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with locating a vehicle associated in a serious injury hit and run collision.

Seven Spokane Census Tracts Receive Opportunity Zone Designations

10:45 a.m. - Seven census tracts nominated by the City of Spokane were selected by Governor Bob Ferguson for the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program.

Oct. 9

City to provide asbestos testing, host community resource meetings

4:04 p.m. - The City will provide asbestos surveying at no cost to fire-affected residents where asbestos survey services are not provided through their insurance

Oct. 8

Mayor's Annual Address on Wildfires, Housing, and Community Safety

3:40 p.m. - Mayor Brown delivered her annual address Tuesday, reflecting on the progress made over the past year and outlining the work ahead.

City and Permittable Partner to Support Rebuilding After Wildfires

1:34 p.m. - The City and Permittable are partnering to provide free permit pre-screening services to residents rebuilding homes following the August fires.

Oct. 7

Spokane Police Respond to Fatal Stabbing in Northeast Spokane

11:45 a.m. - On October 6th 2026, shortly after 8:20 P.M., SPD officers responded to a reported stabbing at the intersection of N. Hamilton St and E. Mission Ave

Oct. 6

District 1 Council Members to Host Townhall

12:11 p.m. - District 1 Council Members Michael Cathcart and Sarah Dixit will host a town hall community conversation focusing on Parks and Tree Canopy.

City and County Offer Adopt-A-Drain Program

11:25 a.m. - City of Spokane and Spokane County are combining efforts to educate on the importance of preventing stormwater pollution and keeping drains clear.

Oct. 5

Indigenous Peoples' Day Is Oct. 12

8:58 a.m. - City of Spokane details holiday operations schedule