News Releases for Week of Sunday, July 13, 2014

July 18

No Royal Fireworks Concert This Year

1:39 p.m. - Traditional Royal Fireworks Concert is cancelled this year after 35 seasons

SPD Looks to Public to ID Sunset Grocery Robber

1:25 p.m. - Spokane Police Major Crimes detectives are looking to the public to help identify a suspect who robbed Sunset Grocery on July 10th.

Sixth Session of YPI graduates today

10:38 a.m. - Sixth Session of YPI graduates today

July 17

Fire Marshal Issues Restrictions on Outdoor Recreational Fires

2:36 p.m. - Due to hot, dry conditions, specified outdoor recreational fires are prohibited in the City of Spokane effective today.

Join the New Senior Aqua Fitness Shallow Water Class

12:54 p.m. - Get your exercise while you cool off from the heat

Spokane Police Investigate Robbery/Non-Life Threatening Shooting

11:06 a.m. - Spokane Police investigate robbery and non-life threatening shooting in N. Spokane. Anyone with info on this is asked to call Crime Check at 456-2233.

Council to consider placing street levy, park bond proposals on ballot

10:20 a.m. - City Council is slated to vote at its meeting on July 28 on resolutions to place a street levy and a bond for Riverfront Park on the November ballot.

July 16

Movie Night At Riverfront Park

4:45 p.m. - Tonight is the final PEMCO sponsored outdoor movie at Riverfront Park. Come for Live Acts, Trivia, Food, and Big Screen Flicks

Take The Little Spokane River Shuttle

11:30 a.m. - Leave the Driving to Us! Take Our Little Spokane Shuttle Service

July Coffee w/Cop Event Features Auto Theft Prevention Device Giveaway

11:23 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department will hold the next Coffee w/ a Cop event Wed, July 23rd, 7:30 - 9:00 am and again in the afternoon from 4:30 - 6:00 pm.

July 15

SVPD Shooting Update

3:48 p.m. - Shooting update

Mayor shares Spokane Integrated Clean Water Plan with Utility Leaders

2:25 p.m. - Mayor Condon presents Spokane Integrated Clean Water Plan to 100 utility leaders at National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) conference.

Free Summer Movies Return

Midnight - The City of Spokane’s Riverfront Park is considered one of the most scenic urban parks in the nation.

Please Help Spread The Word Last Chance Deadline Is Today

Midnight - The Friends of Manito fundraiser needs a head count for this coming Sunday Picnic for the Pond. July 15 is the deadline for purchasing tickets.

July 14

Free Master Plan Tours Available July 23 and August 13

4:25 p.m. - Master Plan Tours Available at Fountain Cafe Wednesday Night Music Series

1st Friday Dinner Concert Scheduled for August 1st in Riverfront Park

4:19 p.m. - Join us August 1st for our premiere First Friday Dunner Concert in Riverfront Park

Veterans Court Cap. Improvements Will Limit Access to Centennial Trail

4:14 p.m. - Improvements will include trail lighting, irrigation, new plant material and enhanced pedestrian pathways.

Update to this morning's SIRR release

3 p.m. - Update to this morning's SIRR release

Final Day to Buy Dinner Tickets for Picnic at the Pond

2:34 p.m. - Time is Running Out. Go Online Today to Purchase Your Dinner Tickets. It's a Great Event For a Great Cause!

City announces Greening Neighborhoods grant

2:05 p.m. - The City announced a $10,000 grant program for neighborhood planting projects.

City receives $3.4 million homelessness grant

12:33 p.m. - Spokane has received nearly $8 million in federal homelessness funding in the past several weeks.

Legacy of EXPO '74 in the Chase Gallery - Lower Level of City Hall

10:21 a.m. - The Spokane Arts announces, "LEGACY OF EXPO '74," in the Chase Gallery, July 9 - September 26, 2014

SIRR Team Investigates Shooting Involving Detention Services Officer

10 a.m. - SIRR Team Investigates Shooting Involving Spokane County Detention Services Corrections Officer

Picnic for the Pond Fundraiser for Mirror Pond in Manito Park

9:31 a.m. - The Friends of Manito Present the 2nd Annual Picnic for the Pond