News Releases for Week of Sunday, July 6, 2014

July 11

Aquatic Centers Hours of Operation Extended this Weekend & Next

1:11 p.m. - With temperatures soaring into triple digits, open swim will extend at Comstock, Hillyard, A.M. Cannon, Liberty and Shadle pools from 4 6 p.m.

Robbery Suspects Quickly Arrested Thanks to Good Suspect Description

9:35 a.m. - Robbery Suspects Quickly Arrested Thanks to Good Suspect Description and Alert Officer

Brush fire on Beacon Hill

6:53 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department and the Department of Natural Resources quickly contained a small brush fire on Beacon Hill on Thursday evening.

Structure Fire at 2304 E Bruce Road

6:46 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department is investigating the cause of house fire in northeast Spokane. The fire was quickly extinguished and no one was injured.

July 10

Chief Straub's Statement Regarding Yesterday's Murder/Suicide

4:49 p.m. - Chief Straub releases statement about murder/suicide yesterday

Pool Parties Just For Teens at the Hillyard Aquatic Center

1:15 p.m. - Calling all teens! It's going to be a great summer with brand new activities at the Hillyard Aquatic Center

Opening Ceremony for Police Activities League is today at Liberty Park

7:08 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department still has open spots for youth participants for the Spokane Police Activities League (PAL).

City Council Accepting Applications for Vacancy

Midnight - The Spokane City Council approved the process for replacing Councilmember Steve Salvatori during a public meeting on Thursday.

July 9

City to Test Membrane Technology at Wastewater Treatment Plant

3:30 p.m. - The City plans to test membrane filtration technology as it prepares for an $80 million to $100 million upgrade to its wastewater treatment plant.

Bennett Block Skywalk Staircase Removal Public Hearing

12 a.m. - Spokane City Council will hold public hearing Monday, July 28, 2014 at 6 p.m. over Bennett Block Skywalk Staircase Removal

City to Discuss, Demonstrative Vehicle Boot

12 a.m. - Boot and Tow program

University District Integrated Planning Study Community Meeting

Midnight - Planning meeting August 12, 2014 to hear the latest outlook for real estate development in the South University District

July 8

Council Member Waldref to host Council Connnection: Reimaging Downtown

2:28 p.m. - Council Member Amber Waldref will discuss downtown Spokane on Council Connection on Thursday evening.

City offers tips to keep a green lawn in the heat

2:20 p.m. - The City of Spokane Water Department is offering tips to citizens on how to keep a green lawn while holding down the cost of their water bills.

Let's Make Sure All Kids Who Qualify Learn to Swim This Year

12 a.m. - Currently more than 140 Swim Lesson Scholarships are available.

Mirror Pond Picnic & Silent Auction Fundraiser

12 a.m. - Mirror Pond Picnic & Silent Auction Fundraiser - It's a Great Event for a Great Cause

SPD Looks to Public to Locate Missing Vulnerable Child

12 a.m. - SAFELY FOUND - The Spokane Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in locating a missing child, 10-year-old Timothy J. Reedy.

City inspectors all day training session

Midnight - City building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical will attend a one-day training session and will be unavailable July 8, during regular field hours.

Spokane Police Investigate Murder/Suicide

Midnight - Spokane Police Investigate Murder/Suicide

Spokane Urban Forester Angel Spell Selected for National Advisory Team

Midnight - Spell is one of eight named to the NUCFAC's Ten-Year Action Pan Strategic Advisory Team

July 7

Late run to take advantage of parking amnesty

11:24 a.m. - During May and June, 443 people took advantage of the 60-day Parking Amnesty Program to pay 2,046 past due parking citations

Spokane Police Arrest Rape Suspect

11:20 a.m. - investigate a report of a rape at knife-point. The suspect, 29-year-old Kenneth S. Williams was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail.

Natural Gas Leak on South Hill

7:56 a.m. - On Sunday, July 6 at 12:23 p.m. the Spokane Fire Department responded to a natural gas leak in the 800 block of E. Thurston.