News Releases for Week of Sunday, October 26, 2025

Yesterday

SPD investigation into child sex crimes leads to arrest in Florida

10:32 a.m. - SPD investigation into child sex crimes leads to arrest in Florida; suspect was former teacher at religious school in Spokane;

Oct. 30

City Street Department Outlines Winter Operations

1:37 p.m. - Community urged to clear right-of-way and be ready.

Oct. 29

Council Members Call for the Restoration of Food Programs

4:32 p.m. - Council Member Shelby Lambdin will propose a resolution to the Spokane City Council calling for the restoration of community support programs.

City Declares Emergency to Speed Up Implementation of HOME Starts Here

10:08 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown issued an emergency declaration to speed up further implementation of the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Initiative.

Oct. 28

Spokane Police Dept. Awarded Federal Mental Health and Wellness Grant

2:05 p.m. - Funding to go toward support services for officers

Spokane City Council Passes Historic Camping and Obstruction Ordinance

10:11 a.m. - During Monday’s Legislative Session, the Spokane City Council unanimously voted on the highly anticipated “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance.

Oct. 27

Spokane City Council to Consider New Camping and Obstruction Ordinance

4:50 p.m. - The Spokane City Council will vote on the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance during tonight's Legislative Session.