Public Safety News Releases for July 2025

July 10

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.