News Releases for Week of Sunday, July 27, 2014

Aug. 1

SPD's Enhancing the Survival Mindset Classes, Level 1 and 2 Offered

1:53 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department will offer two women’s self-defense classes this fall, free of charge.

Five nominated for Ombudsman Commission

12:39 p.m. - Five candidates have been nominated for the inaugural citizen Police Ombudsman Commission

SPD Investigates Theft of Trailer; Crimestoppers Offers Cash Reward

11:53 a.m. - Spokane Police detectives investigate theft of large trailer; Crimestoppers offers cash reward for information leading to an arrest in this incident.

National Night out Club Give Away

11:19 a.m. - Spokane Police Will Be Handing Out "The Club" Vehicle Anti-Theft Devices at the August 5th, National Night Out Party

Prosecutor Determines No Criminal Liability in 02/11/14 Shooting

9:07 a.m. - The Spokane County Prosecutors Office has reviewed the case of the Officer Involved Shooting which occurred on February 11, 2014.

Work shuts down Lincoln/Monroe until October

Midnight - Starting Monday, Aug. 4, Lincoln Street/Monroe Street will close for construction from 7th-17th Avenues.

July 31

Mayor signs public safety funding authorization

12:44 p.m. - Mayor signs ordinance and resolution authorizing $26 million for police and fire vehicle equipment needs over six years

July 30

Deadline Extended to Monday for Morris Clark Sr. Softball Tournament

4:11 p.m. - Deadline Extended! Sign-up now for the Morris Clark Softball Tournament

July 29

Enjoy Summer with Treats at the Manito Park Bench Cafe

10:37 a.m. - Enjoy Manito Park with Refreshments at the Park Bench Cafe & Music Friday Evenings

Fire crews to remain at High Drive brush fire today

10:35 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department has six crews along High Drive today to monitor a brush fire that threatened about a dozen homes Monday evening.

July 28

Free disposal of storm debris to continue through Wednesday

3:30 p.m. - The City of Spokane will accept clean green debris from last week’s storm at the Waste to Energy Facility and North Transfer Station through July 30.

Spokane Police Safely End Standoff with DV Armed Assault Suspect

11:53 a.m. - A female and two children were safely removed from the home. The suspect was arrested and put in the Spokane County Jail for 2nd Degree Assault DV.

Reminder - Outdoor Fine Dining & Music at Riverfront Park

9:59 a.m. - Join us for an outdoor fine dining experience at Riverfront Park

Volleyball Leagues Begin October 6th - Sign Up Now - See Our Special

9:56 a.m. - Spike and Dig Special: Register by 8/31 and get $50 off the regular registration

Speed limit lowered on stretch of Highway 2

Midnight - The speed limit on a section of U.S. Route 2 (Sunset Highway) will be reduced from 55 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour starting Monday, July 28.

July 27

Fire heavily damages The American Linen Company

2:16 p.m. - More than four dozen firefighters extinguished a fire at a commercial building Sunday morning, investigators are still working to determine the cause

Suspect Arrested in Early Morning Burglary

11:43 a.m. - Spokane Police investigate an early-morning Burglary in progress where the suspect fired rounds inside the home.