News Releases for Week of Sunday, December 1, 2013

Dec. 7

Retirement Community Fire

9:53 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to an automatic fire alarm at 2929 S Waterford, Touchmark on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 07:36 AM.

Dec. 6

North Battalion house fire

2:41 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1503 E Rich on Friday, December 6, at approx 8:30 AM

Dec. 5

U-District Bridge open house

10:54 a.m. - An open house is being held to announce progress on the University District Bridge project

Cold snap can mean opportunity for car thieves

10 a.m. - In less than 24 hours, the Spokane Police Department has taken three stolen vehicle reports where the vehicle was left running unattended.

Update on vehicle explosion

9:27 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department releases official update to the traumatic vehicle explosion that occurred on August 4, 2013

SPD asking for assistance locating two missing persons

8 a.m. - Spokane Police are asking for the media’s assistance to locate two missing persons, 46 year old Cathy Hastings and her 19 year old son Ryan Hasting

Dec. 4

Cold weather and heart disease

8:08 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department provides tips and information on cold weather and heart disease to help you have a heart-safe winter.

Mayor releases proposed oversight ordinance

4:24 p.m. - Spokane Mayor David Condon released this afternoon a revised version of a proposed ordinance that would enhance independent civilian police oversight

Dec. 3

Peaceful Valley youth program breaks new ground

5:22 p.m. - Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new facility of the Peaceful Valley Youth Program on Dec. 6 at 11 AM at All Saints Lutheran Church, 314 S Spruce

Design-build winner named

9:31 a.m. - Garco Construction and Bernardo Wills Architects LLC announced as anticipated winner of the design-build contract for the new Nelson Service Center

Convicted felon arrested after crashing into building

8:30 a.m. - Convicted felon eludes arrest, crashes into building, and is arrested with a firearm for the 3rd time this year

Dec. 2

North Denver structure fire

1:47 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2510 North Denver on December 2, 2013 at approximately 5:20 a.m.

Mayor announces police oversight forums

11:59 a.m. - Public safety forums are planned over the next two weeks for the public to engage in discussions about improvements to the Spokane Police Department

Water Department tips to avoid frozen pipes

10:58 a.m. - With single digit temperatures forecasted, the City of Spokane’s Water Department is providing advice for residents to avoid frozen water pipes

South battalion house fire

8:50 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 717 N Stone on Monday, December 02, 2013, shortly before 4:00 AM