News Releases for Week of Sunday, August 18, 2013

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