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Firefighters responded to a fire at Sky View Apartments in Spokane on May 22, 2025, rescuing two residents from heavy smoke. The fire, caused by a stovetop left on with combustible materials, was extinguished quickly, preventing further damage or displacement of residents.
Firefighters extinguished a fire at the Sky View Apartments in Spokane on May 22, 2025, after residents reported black smoke. Two occupants required rescue due to heavy smoke but were evaluated and found stable with no injuries. The fire was caused accidentally by a stovetop left on with combustible materials.
A fire displaced eight residents in a Spokane fourplex on May 19, 2025, caused by a cigarette improperly discarded into a plastic container. The incident highlights the importance of proper disposal methods to prevent such hazards.
Spokane City released a list of videos available for viewing on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Notable content includes the "Council Connection" show featuring Jonathan Bingle and Michael Cathcart, which runs for 20 minutes and 45 seconds. The video showcases city council discussions and updates relevant to local residents.
Spokane City Council Member Lili Navarrete plans to resign effective July 1, 2025, prompting the council to seek applications for her District 2 seat. The application period opens on May 23, 2025, with interviews scheduled for July 10, 2025, and a final vote to fill the vacancy on July 28, 2025.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff for Memorial Day, aligning with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive. Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, honors those who died serving in the armed forces. Residents are encouraged to participate by lowering flags at their homes and businesses.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff for Memorial Day, aligning with Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive. Memorial Day honors those who died serving in the armed forces, and residents are encouraged to participate by lowering flags at their homes and businesses.
Spokane offers utility bill credits for qualified senior and disabled residents, effective May 12, 2025. The initiative aims to provide financial relief to eligible utility customers in the area.
The City of Spokane will commemorate the opening of a new loop trail at Palisades Park on May 22, 2025, as part of a long-standing effort to enhance land conservation. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the trail.
The Spokane Police Department hosts the Basic Law Enforcement Academy Class 910 at their training center. This event marks an important step in law enforcement training within the community.