News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 3, 2026

Yesterday

Spokane Police are investigating a collision on West Airport Drive

2:12 p.m. - Spokane Police, along with neighboring agencies, are currently investigating a single vehicle collision near W. Airport Drive and S. Spotted Rd.

May 7

SPD Air Support Unit Continues to be a Vital Tool for the Department

4:22 p.m. - SPD created the Air Support Unit (ASU) and due to its success, SPD created a full-time drone team in September of 2025.

J-Turn Project Requires Meadowlane Closure

3:48 p.m. - Safety improvement project will close access to and from US 195 for 30 days.

May 6

SPD SIU Unit Makes Additional Arrests on Wanted Fugitives

4:39 p.m. - The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has once again located subjects wanted for murder in Spokane.

May 5

Final Day to Request a Disposal Pass Is Friday, May 8

10:24 a.m. - The final day to request a disposal pass through the City of Spokane will be on Friday, May 8.

Council Approves Updates to Mobile Food Truck Regulations

9:32 a.m. - Ordinance C36863 amends the SMC by removing an entire chapter that imposes separate regulations for mobile food vendors.

Federal Way Murder Suspect Taken into Custody in Spokane

9:24 a.m. - Suspect was taken into custody without incident shortly after being observed in the area of 1200 N Stevens.

May 4

SPD arrest male for threats against “The Villages” and Mar-A-Lago

9:50 a.m. - Sumter County Sheriff’s Office (Florida) reached out to Spokane Police regarding numerous telephone threats against “The Villages” and Mar-A-Lago

Flags Lowered for National Firefighters Memorial Day

8:23 a.m. - Flags are at half-staff