News Releases for Monday, March 17, 2014

3 p.m.

Spokane golf courses open

3:24 p.m. - Calling all golfers – here’s the news you’ve been waiting for. All four Spokane golf courses are getting ready to open.

2 p.m.

Willy Water retiring from reservoir perch

2:07 p.m. - Willy Water—along with his fountain on the top of the Ninth & Pine Reservoir—is retiring after 45 years of faithful service.

Noon

Mayor announces Spokane Gives Week

12:40 p.m. - Spokane Gives is a communitywide effort from April 12-19 to inspire involvement and promote volunteerism year-round

11 a.m.

West Central explosion

11:19 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1519 W Gardner Avenue, in West Central, on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 9:22 p.m.

10 a.m.

March 14-16 weekend recap

10:30 a.m. - Spokane Police responded to five incidents as well as regular patrol and other calls over the weekend. Crime is down 13.65%.