News Releases for Week of Sunday, March 16, 2014

March 22

Attic fire displaces three

5:39 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at 2307 E. Sanson on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 1:05 p.m.

DC10 lands safely at Spokane International Airport

12:34 a.m. - SFD, Spokane International Airport firefighters, and Fire District 10 responded to a reported plane that had an on board fire in a cargo hold area.

March 21

SPD searches for vehicle of interest in recent robberies

10:10 p.m. - Police are searching for a vehicle of interest in connection to several recent robberies that have occurred in the City of Spokane.

March 20

Exotic Metals expanding to area

4:52 p.m. - Exotic Metals Forming Co. LLC plans to expand its 48-year-old aerospace supplier company to Airway Heights

SPD investigates robberies; Crimestoppers reward offered

2:30 p.m. - Spokane Police Major Crimes detectives are investigating eight robberies that have occurred in the City of Spokane within the past month.

On-camera availability regarding robbery incidents

10:02 a.m. - Spokane Police Captain Brad Arleth will be available for a brief on-camera interview regarding the investigation of robberies in this month.

March 17

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.

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.

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

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.

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%.