News Releases for 2026

February

Investigation Into North Spokane Shooting That Left Two Dead Continues

Feb. 6 at 2:17 p.m. - Additional evidence collected by detectives suggests this was an isolated event and there is no danger to the public.

Council Votes on Pathways to Eviction Prevention for Spokane

Feb. 3 at 12:18 p.m. - Spokane City Council voted 5-2 “Pathways to Eviction Prevention” for Spokane.

City Council Members Introduce "Immigration Enforcement Free Zones"

Feb. 2 at 4:56 p.m. - A proposal to prohibit staging and surveillance on city-owned property and parking lots without a judicial warrant.

Mayor Calls on Congress to Extend TPS for Haitian Community Members

Feb. 2 at 4:10 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown is calling on Congress to take immediate action to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals.

Welfare Check Leads To Domestic Violence Arrest

Feb. 2 at 9:42 a.m. - Guns and drugs recovered at North Spokane apartment.

January

Phone Video Of Abduction/Assault Of Teen Leads To Multiple Arrests

Jan. 29 at 4:38 p.m. - A total of five suspects were taken into custody, all were minors.

Spokane Receives $200,000 Grant from U.S. Conference of Mayors

Jan. 29 at 12:29 p.m. - Spokane wins first place in mid-size city category

Police Investigating Shooting In North Spokane; One Adult Injured

Jan. 29 at 9:47 a.m. - There is no current threat to the public.

SPD Continues To Bolster The Neighborhood Resource Officer Program

Jan. 28 at 12:22 p.m. - A fourth officer assigned to the unit will be based in the Downtown area.

Standoff With Domestic Violence Suspect Resolves Peacefully

Jan. 26 at 9:20 a.m. - Clayton J. Green (43) was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail.

Male In Custody After Puppy Is Thrown From Moving Vehicle In Argument

Jan. 23 at 2:14 p.m. - Puppy located by neighbor unharmed.

Council to Hold Press Conference: DOJ Grant

Jan. 22 at 4:57 p.m. - This grant is part of the FY25 COPS Hiring Program (CHP), which aims to boost the SPD's community policing efforts and crime prevention.

Arrest Made After Downtown Shoplifting Incident Turns Into Robbery

Jan. 21 at 6:08 p.m. - Quick arrest made after Downtown shoplifting incident turns into robbery after store owner is assaulted with pepper spray

Coffee With Council District 2 Council Members

Jan. 21 at 9:40 a.m. - The Spokane City Council District 2 members will host a “Coffee with Council” event on Friday, January 23, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM.

Spokane Resident Arrives Home To Find Male Burglarizing Apartment

Jan. 16 at 2:50 p.m. - Resident assaulted before suspect flees the area.

Spokane City Council Votes on Department of Justice Grant

Jan. 15 at 3:33 p.m. - Council voted 5-2 to approve Department of Justice (DOJ) grant funds applied for by Spokane Police Department.

Firefighters Contain Fire After Car Crashes Into Home

Jan. 15 at 3 p.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to the 1400 block of East Courtland Avenue for a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a home.

Spokane City Council To Hold Special Legislative Session

Jan. 14 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.