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Spokane Police urge drivers to reduce speeds and stay alert in school zones as students return to class. The Traffic Unit will enforce speed limits and monitor for distracted driving, with photo enforcement cameras active starting Tuesday. Speeding and distraction have contributed to over 20 fatal crashes in Spokane in the past five years.
The Spokane Police Department urges drivers to slow down and remain vigilant as children return to school. Traffic enforcement will focus on school zones, targeting speeding and distracted driving, with photo enforcement cameras activated. In Washington, speed-related crashes claimed 221 lives in 2024, emphasizing the need for heightened road safety.
Spokane Police urge drivers to slow down in school zones as students return to classes. Speed-related crashes claimed 221 lives in Washington in 2024, highlighting the dangers of speeding and distracted driving. School zone photo enforcement cameras will be active starting Tuesday to enhance safety.
The Spokane Police Department urges drivers to slow down and remain vigilant as children return to school. Traffic enforcement will focus on school zones, with photo enforcement cameras activated, following data showing speeding and distracted driving contribute to a significant number of fatal crashes.
Spokane Police urge drivers to slow down in school zones as children return to school. The Traffic Unit will enforce speed limits and monitor for distracted driving, with photo enforcement cameras activated. Speed-related incidents have significantly impacted safety, with 221 fatalities linked to speed in Washington in 2024.
The City of Spokane announced several updates on August 26, 2025, including lane closures for the Boone Avenue Grind and Overlay Project. City officials also confirmed that garbage pickup will be delayed by one day due to Labor Day closures. Additionally, the Spokane City Council voted to extend protections against ICE agents.
The City of Spokane announced several news releases on August 26, 2025, including updates on the Boone Avenue Grind and Overlay Project, city closures for Labor Day, and a vote by the City Council to extend protections against ICE agents. These developments are expected to impact local drivers and residents.
The Spokane Police Department seeks public assistance in locating a missing endangered adult. Meanwhile, firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in the East Central neighborhood, which was reported due to multiple sightings of black smoke.
The Spokane Police Department seeks community assistance in locating a missing endangered adult. Separately, firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in the East Central Neighborhood, with multiple reports of smoke.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all city facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of the Minneapolis shooting, following a directive from President Donald J. Trump. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on August 31.