News Releases for Week of Sunday, June 1, 2014

June 7

Stabbing Incident Downtown

12 a.m. - Stabbing victim dies of his wounds. SPD still searching for the suspect.

Update to downtown homicide

Midnight - Suspect is in custody as detectives continue their investigation into today's events.

June 5

SPD Arrests Lewis & Clark Student for threats to Students and Faculty

9:42 p.m. - Spokane Police have located and arrested the juvenile male suspect on charges of Felony Harassment – Threats to Kill.

Chief Straub Formally Supports the Hiring of Military Members

4:31 p.m. - Spokane Police Chief Straub signs statement supporting opportunities to hire current and former members of our military.

Homeless count yields mixed results

11 a.m. - Homelessness among families and veterans decreased over the past year while the total individual count rose during the same period.

June 4

Free Riverfront Park Fountain Cafe Summer Music Series Begins TONIGHT

9:55 a.m. - Join us for a brand new entertainment treat with the all new Wednesday Night Music Series at the Fountain Café in Riverfront Park

June 3

PEMCO-Sponsored Summer Outdoor Movies in Riverfront Park Begin June 11

3:07 p.m. - This is the second season for the very popular PEMCO-sponsored Summer Outdoor Movies in Riverfront Park.

Sponsored Youth Passes & Swim Lessons Now Available

9:20 a.m. - These sponsored lessons are available at all six City of Spokane Aquatic Centers for the 2014 summer season.

June 2

City Water Department releases annual drinking water quality report

4:40 p.m. - City Water Department has released its annual report on the quality of its drinking water. For 2013, the City met or exceeded all standards.

Coupon Special - 50% off Swim Lessons

1:51 p.m. - Sign up now for swim lessons at Liberty, A.M. Cannon or Hillyard pools and enjoy a 50% discount, bringing the price down to only $24.

Councilman Allen to host Council Connection

10:56 a.m. - Councilman Mike Allen to discuss streets funding proposal on June 5 edition of Council Connection

Fleeing Vehicle Nearly Hits SPD Officer; Shots Fired at Swaxx

9:21 a.m. - Overnight incidents: Officer nearly hit by fleeing vehicle, fleeing car crashes, firearm located inside; SPD investigates shots fired outside Swaxx.