News Releases for August 2013

Aug. 31

Man rescued from Spokane River

10 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a man in the Spokane River. The victim was successfully rescued and brought to shore.

Aug. 30

Second Avenue work begins Tuesday

1:14 p.m. - Work to install vaults and conduit begins Sept. 3 for a downtown fiber network, slowing traffic on Second Ave. and Stevens St. for up to two weeks.

School's in session, drive safely

1:10 p.m. - Help keep our children safe. Slow down around schools and look out for children crossing the street. Don’t compete. Share the street.

Aug. 29

Most park restrooms to close September 3

11:01 a.m. - Restrooms in most City of Spokane parks will close for the season on Tuesday, September 3, the day after Labor Day.

Successful conclusion of first season of SPYAL

8 a.m. - SPD celebrates their first season of the Spokane Police Youth Athletic League (S.P.Y.A.L.) with a BBQ on Aug 29th at 4pm at Liberty Park

South Hill residence fire

5:28 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 1422 W 14th Ave on August 29, 2013 at 5:28 AM.

Aug. 28

City Labor Day closures planned

3:56 p.m. - In observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2, City Hall will be closed along with other City facilities.

City, County Release Solid Waste Study

2:13 p.m. - Elected officials were briefed today on a new study on solid waste transfer and disposal options that was completed by the consulting firm HDR.

Field renovations underway at Franklin Park

12:49 p.m. - Work is underway at the Franklin Park Softball Complex that will result in major improvements to the fields themselves.

Pig Out in the Park opens today

10:35 a.m. - Pig Out in the Park, the annual food and music extravaganza in Spokane’s Riverfront Park over Labor Day weekend, opens today.

Aug. 27

Mayor speaks with Belton family

6:55 p.m. - Spokane Mayor David Condon met with the family of Delbert "Shorty" Belton today to talk about the public discussion in the wake of his murder.

Bridge Avenue to close temporarily

3:32 p.m. - Bridge Ave. from Monroe to Post streets will close temporarily on Wednesday at 8 a.m. to begin work on a new portion of the Centennial Trail.

SPD releases names of officers involved in 8/22 shooting

2 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is releasing the names of the police officers involved in a shooting on 8-22-2013.

Alert citizen helps catch burglar

1 p.m. - Help from an alert citizen who called 911 and the Spokane Police Department's Crime Analysis Unit lead to the arrest of Paul J Reinhart.

Final Doggie Dip tonight, 5-8 pm

11:47 a.m. - Final Parks and Recreation Doggie Dip , tonight, Hillyard Aquatic Center - 5 to 8 pm.

Aug. 26

North battalion duplex fire

10 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a structure fire of two Duplexes at 2514 N Denver St on August 26, 2013 at 10:00 PM.

New Fall Recreation Guide debuts this weekend

3:13 p.m. - New Fall Recreation Guide debuts this weekend. Find it in your mail mailbox or online at http://beta.spokanecity.org/parksrec/

Citizen tips lead TCU to ID and arrest two for burglary

Noon - Thanks to citizen's tips the Spokane Police Department Targeted Crime Unit (TCU) ID and arrest two for the burglary of Garland District business.

Aug. 24

Gary Middle School

11:50 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Gary Middle School located at 725 E Joseph on August 24, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Dalke Structure Fire

1:22 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2423 E Dalke on August 24, 2013 at 1:22 PM.

Aug. 23

Police arrest 1st degree robbery suspect

4 p.m. - Spokane Police arrest 26-year-old Jonathan Johnson without incident for 1st Degree Robbery after barricaded SWAT standoff on E Sprague pawn shop.

Tomorrow is final swim day for 2013 season

10:09 a.m. - To close out the season, the Spokane Central Lions Club is sponsoring a FREE swim day from 1 - 4 p.m. at A.M. Cannon Aquatic Center.

Resolutions for Code Challenges in Historic Bldgs

8:31 a.m. - Architect Marilyn Kaplan, an expert in historic buildings, building codes and energy codes, will present a one day workshop on this subject.

Police arrest one in connection to homicide of 88 year old

7:04 a.m. - Spokane police have arrested one suspect, a juvenile male, in connection to the beating death of an 88 year old man earlier this week.

Aug. 22

Encouraging "green" options to manage stormwater

4 p.m. - The Spokane City Council is expected to vote on Monday on a proposed ordinance that would encourage property owners/developers to use green strategies

SPD releases homicide suspect photos

3:55 p.m. - Spokane Police release surveillance photos of persons of interest in the homicide of an 88 year old man. Call Crime Check at 456-2233 with information

It's Pow Wow Weekend in Spokane

3:35 p.m. - The Spokane Falls Northwest Indian Encampment & Pow Wow bring to life significant cultural celebration on August 23rd and 24th in Riverfront Park.

Police arrest juvenile male for attempted 1st murder

1:20 p.m. - Spokane Police arrest juvenile male for attempted 1st Murder for stabbing at House of Charity.

Police MCU is investigating homicide of 88 year old male

1:02 p.m. - Spokane Police Major Crimes Detectives are investigating homicide of 88 year old male. Police are looking for two suspects in relation to the incident

Chief Straub to deliver update on officer involved shooting

11:45 a.m. - Chief Straub to deliver update on officer involved shooting today at 12:30 pm at Public Safety Building.

SpokAnimal Dog Park fundraiser

9:44 a.m. - The pools have gone to the dogs, a fundraiser for the SpokAnimal Dog Park at High Bridge.

Aug. 21

CHHS releases 2014 funding notice

6:26 p.m. - The Community, Housing and Human Services Department is seeking proposals from organizations providing services for low-moderate income residents.

City wins Solid Waste System Award

4:26 p.m. - The City of Spokane has received an excellence award for its integrated solid waste management system by the Solid Waste Association of North America.

Final free swim day is August 24th

10:05 a.m. - It’s been a great season and now the final day to swim in City is August 24th at the Cannon Aquatic Center.

Summer fun in Riverfront Park through Labor Day

10:01 a.m. - Summer fun will continue in the park until Monday, September 2.

Aug. 20

Sgt. Griffiths available for media interviews

12:46 p.m. - Media Advisory- Sgt Griffiths is available for media interviews at 2pm reference bank robbery suspect arrest.

Our pools are going to the dogs

9:44 a.m. - All well mannered dogs and their humans are welcome to attend.

Aug. 19

SPD has robbery suspect in custody

10:46 p.m. - Spokane Police Department has robbery suspect, Scott Ruziecki, in custody after short SWAT standoff near the 600 block of South Arthur St.

SWAT standoff and road closure

8:50 p.m. - Spokane Police Department is responding to a SWAT standoff near the 600 block of South Arthur.

Mayor hosting budget Town Hall

11:55 a.m. - Mayor Condon to host a Town Hall meeting to discuss the 2014 Program Budget Proposal at the Northeast Community Center on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Two more weeks of IMAX

11:19 a.m. - Two more weeks of IMAX until we are closed for the season.

All ages swim free in City of Spokane pools

10:11 a.m. - Today's the day - all ages swim free in City of Spokane pools, 1 - 4 pm

SIU arrest (Houston Apartments)

9:14 a.m. - On Thursday, August 15, Richard Alexander Henning was arrested by the SFD Special Investigation Unit (SIU) for Arson 1st Degree.

City and SPD deliver 6 month update to Use of Force Commission

8 a.m. - The Mayor and Chief Straub give an update on the implementation of the Use of Force Commission recommendations on August 21 at 9:00 am at City Hall

Aug. 17

EDU responding to hazardous substance

7:03 p.m. - Spokane Police Department, Explosives Disposal Unit is responding to hazardous substance at a residence at 7000 N Five Mile Road.

21st annual Cops n' Kids Car Show this Saturday

8 a.m. - The 21st Annual Cops n' Kids Car Show is August 17th, 7-11 pm at Riverside and Washington where police officers interact with kids while having fun.

Aug. 16

Spokane Firefighters Local 29 sponsors free swim day CORRECTION

3:35 p.m. - Spokane Firefighters Union IAFF, Local 29 sponsors free swim day.

Spokane Firefighters Local 29 sponsors free swimming

3:33 p.m. - Spokane Firefighters Union IAFF, Local 29 sponsors free swim day.

Bridge Closure for repairs

3:31 p.m. - Repairs to close Washington Street Bridge turn lane.  The lane will be closed Tuesday-Friday for joint repair work.

SPD weekend media availability for 8/16 to 8/18

3:14 p.m. - Spokane Police Department media availability for August 16-18.

Aug. 15

E Heroy Fire

2:12 p.m. - The Spokane City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1324 E Heroy on August 15, 2013 at 2:12 PM.

Open House Set

10:16 a.m. - The City of Spokane is inviting citizens to an open house on Monday, Aug. 19, to learn about changes planned for Post Street and related projects.

Aug. 14

2331 W Boone

12:53 p.m. - The Spokane City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2331 W Boone on August 14, 2013 at 12:53 PM.

Aug. 13

North battalion apartment fire

1:34 p.m. - The Spokane City Fire Department responded to an attic fire in a four unit apartment building at 2405 N Cincinnati on August 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM.

Aug. 12

Missing person George Stewart, found

7:17 p.m. - George Stewart has been found safe.

Missing person George Stewart

4:08 p.m. - Spokane Police Department is asking for the media’s assistance in locating a missing person, 68 year-old George Stewart.

Aug. 9

19th Ave update

8 a.m. - Structure fires near 19th & Sherman yesterday resulted in an estimated $500,000 of property loss and millions saved from potential destruction.

Aug. 8

ALPR helps officers locate stolen vehicle

8 a.m. - The purchase of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) helped to recover a stolen car on August 8th and led to an arrest.

Aug. 7

Spokane Police respond to burglary of N Division Costco

8 a.m. - Spokane Police responded to a burglary of the N Division Costco at 7619 N Division on August 7, 2013 at approximately 4:00 am.

Wishing Well mobile home park

6:35 a.m. - The Spokane City Fire Department responded to a fire call at the Wishing Well mobile home park located at 4911 N Florida on August 7, 2013 at 6:35 AM.

Aug. 6

Program budget invests in public safety, streets

3:50 p.m. - Mayor Condon released a 2014 Program Budget Proposal today that focuses on citizen priorities to direct investments in public safety and streets.

Spokane firefighters and Central Lions sponsor free swims

1:16 p.m. - It’s been a great aquatics season and now the last day to swim in City of Spokane Aquatics Centers is August 24th.

30th Annual National Night Out Against Crime

8 a.m. - Spokane Police Department and C.O.P.S. partner for the 30th annual National Night Out Against Crime 2013 happening tonight, Tuesday, August 6th.

Aug. 5

Wildland urban interface fire

6:48 p.m. - The Spokane City Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the 2600 E Upriver area on August 5, 2013 at 6:48 PM with a total of four brush engines.

North battalion residence fire

4:49 p.m. - The Spokane City Fire Department responded to an explosion and resulting fire at 3704 W Olympic Avenue in NW Spokane on August 5, 2013.

Pilot tests innovative fire approach

2:38 p.m. - Mayor Condon and Spokane Fire Fighters Local 29 announced a program to bring greater flexibility and reliability to the City’s fire service system.

Spokane Police and Fire investigate car explosion

8:30 a.m. - Spokane Police and Fire Departments continue to investigate a car explosion that left a man and child with serious injuries. Believed to be accidental

Police investigate shooting; determine accidental

8 a.m. - Spokane Police are investigating shooting occurring early this morning. Determine it was most likely accidental and self inflicted

Aug. 4

South battalion house fire

10:05 a.m. - The Spokane City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2203 S Inland Empire Way on August 4th, 2013 at 14:39.

Aug. 2

Design-build teams sought for new center

11:11 a.m. - City of Spokane is seeking design-build teams that are interested in constructing a Solid Waste Management and Fleet maintenance facility.

Aug. 1

Riverfront Park features pony rides

2:23 p.m. - Riverfront Park continues to feature live pony rides for kids at the park on Saturdays and Sundays.

Speed and excitement at the IMAX

2:21 p.m. - Wolverine doesn't have a corner on the market of speed and danger. This summer, the IMAX Theatre hosts three big-screen tales.

Venue change for youth symphony performance

2:09 p.m. - Media advisory - venue change for tonight’s Kids Helping Kids youth symphony performance

Post Street Closure, August 5 - 7

1:23 p.m. - Post Street will be closed from Spokane Falls Boulevard to Bridge Road beginning Monday, August 5 through Wednesday, August 7.