News Releases for 2026

January

Spokane City Council To Hold Special Legislative Session

Yesterday at 4:09 p.m. - A meeting of the Urban Experience Committee and a Special Legislative Session will be held in the Council Chambers.

City Closures Planned for MLK Jr. Day

Jan. 13 at 1:47 p.m. - Garbage and recycling pickup on normal schedule

Council Members Official Swearing In Ceremony

Jan. 9 at 4:47 p.m. - Spokane City Council Members Zack Zappone, Kate Telis, and Sarah Dixit will be officially sworn into their Council Member positions.

Male In Custody After Court Order; Multiple Firearms Recovered

Jan. 9 at 2:46 p.m. - Domestic violence court order service results in emergent entry into a residence.

Mayor Brown Appoints New Emergency Communications Director

Jan. 8 at 12:42 p.m. - Stephen Williams to lead creation of new Spokane United 911 Network.

2026 Point-In-Time Count Set for Mid-January, Volunteers Needed

Jan. 6 at 12:47 p.m. - The Spokane Regional Continuum of Care’s annual snapshot estimate of the local unhoused population is set for January 27 through February 2, 2026.