Latest Public Safety News Releases

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National Night Out Against Crime is August 5th

3:24 p.m. - Tuesday August 5th, 2025 is National Night Out Against Crime. It is time to get registered for your neighborhood party.

July 9

Spokane Firefighters Battle 15 Suspicious Fires in 36 Hours

5:09 p.m. - Spokane firefighters have responded to a surge of suspicious fires over the past 36 hours, with 15 incidents reported throughout the city

July 8

SPD Investigates Several Intentionally Set Fires

2 p.m. - The Spokane Police Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is investigating a series of intentionally set fires that happened early this morning.

July 7

False report of a shooting causes temporary delay at Riverfront Park

9:44 a.m. - False report of a shooting causes temporary delay at Riverfront Park during 4th of July celebration

July 1

Area Fire Marshals and Surrounding Cities Enact Burn Restrictions

10:35 a.m. - Local Fire Marshals have all enacted the Fire Danger Burn Restriction effective at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025.

June 23

SPD investigating fatal motorcycle collision

8:18 a.m. - SPD investigating fatal collision involving motorcycle in Downtown Spokane after driver flees attempted traffic stop

June 20

Fast Response Contains Suspicious Brush Fire in Latah Valley

2:50 p.m. - Thanks to the coordinated response, the fire was contained, and firefighters began mopping up hot spots just over an hour after their arrival.

June 16

Spokane Police Department Statement on June 14 “No Kings”

9:58 a.m. - Spokane Police Department Statement on June 14 “No Kings” Demonstration Following Pride Parade

June 13

A message from Chief Kevin Hall

4:13 p.m. - A message from Chief Kevin Hall

SPD Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Missing Teens

1:18 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating two missing teens.