Spokane City Council votes to approve 0.1% sales tax increase for public safety services

14 October 2026, 5:20 pm

SPOKANE, Wash. - In a 6-1 vote Wednesday, the Spokane City Council voted to approve a 0.1% sales tax increase to help pay for public safety services and a new ...... Read More »

Spokane Council approves 0.1% sales tax increase for public safety building, other investments

14 October 2026, 4:59 pm

The Spokane City Council on Wednesday approved another 0.1% sales tax increase to help pay for a new $18.5 million criminal justice campus, mental health-trained 911 dispatchers and other ...... Read More »

Spokane City Council approved free asbestos testing for fire victims Wednesday

14 October 2026, 4:19 pm

The city council of Spokane unanimously approved providing free asbestos surveys to Spokane Complex Fire victims whose home insurance does not cover it.... Read More »

Spokane moves to fund asbestos testing for wildfire recovery efforts

14 October 2026, 9:45 am

Spokane officials plan to help wildfire survivors navigate asbestos testing and rebuilding requirements as contractor shortages and laboratory backlogs are continuing to delay ...... Read More »

Seven Spokane neighborhoods poised for growth through new Opportunity Zone designation

13 October 2026, 8:40 am

The program provides opportunities for low-income and rural communities to attract real estate development and business through tax incentives.... Read More »

Spokane council eyes another 0.1% sales tax hike, this time without voter input

28 September 2026, 11:00 pm

Spokane may soon enact another 0.1% sales tax increase to help pay for a new $18.5 million criminal justice campus, mental health-trained 911 dispatchers and other investments.... Read More »

Blowing dust advisory for Washington Palouse and Spokane area until Friday evening

25 September 2026, 4:49 am

At 3:31 p.m. on Friday, the NWS Spokane WA released a blowing dust advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for Washington Palouse and Spokane area.... Read More »

Spokane wildfires expand, force 65,000 from their homes in Washington

3 August 2026, 1:40 am

Editor's note: This page summarizes news of the Spokane fires for Monday, Aug. 3. For the latest on the wildfires in Washington, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Tuesday, Aug. 4. Authorities were ...... Read More »

The Wildfire Disaster Unfolding In Spokane, Washington

2 August 2026, 9:28 am

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Spokane, Washington is grappling with a major wildfire disaster, with three large fires near ...... Read More »

Why Retirees Are Flocking to Spokane for Affordable Living and Natural Beauty

29 May 2026, 8:05 am

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