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News Releases for Week of Sunday, October 19, 2014

Oct. 24

Police Seeking Public's Help Identifying Possible Robbery Suspect

3:20 p.m. - Major Crimes Detectives are looking to the public to help identify a male who may have been involved in an armed robbery at Sunset Grocery last month

Play BIG with Recreation's New 16-inch Softball League

1:32 p.m. - Spokane Parks & Recreation is offering a brand new indoor 16-inch softball league. Hurry and get your team’s spot today! Only $199 per team.

All You Can Eat Breakfast for a Good Cause

10:39 a.m. - Therapeutic Recreation staff and volunteers are planning a fantastic all-you-can-eat breakfast to raise funds for TRS Sport Programs.

Oct. 23

Recruiting for Therapeutic Recreation Ski & Snowboard Programs

4:17 p.m. - Therapeutic Recreation Services programs, Powderhounds Downhill Ski/Board, Nordic Blue Waxers, and Adaptive Ski/Board, are seeking volunteers.

Still Time to Play Golf - Courses Gear Up for Winter

1:21 p.m. - Don’t forget our October Promotion – 9-hole rounds booked after 2 p.m. in October just $13 at all four courses

Spokane Police Arrest Suspect in Coffee Stand Robberies

10:29 a.m. - Police safely arrest Armed Robbery suspect Joseph GW Layman (28). He was booked into jail on charges of 1st Degree Robbery and 2nd Degree Robbery.

Spokane Human Rights Award winners to be honored

9:01 a.m. - Winners of the 2014 Spokane Human Rights Award will be honored Friday, Oct. 24. at City Hall with a ceremony and breakfast.

Oct. 21

It's the Grind Railjam at EWU

4:16 p.m. - Experience Eastern Washington University’s EPIC Adventures, “The Grind” Ski and Snowboard Railjam on October 25. Registration at 9 a.m.

Come With Us on a FREE Walking Tour of the Finch Arboretum

2:16 p.m. - Come With Us on a free walking tour of the Finch Arboretum on Friday, October 24 at 1 p.m. Register now.

SkyRide Closes for Scheduled Maintenance

1:25 p.m. - The Riverfront Park SkyRide Over the Falls is closed for scheduled maintenance with a to be determined re-opening date.

SPD Safely Arrests Domestic Violence Suspect

11:03 a.m. - The suspect, Donald R. Caldwell, was taken into custody safely after barricading himself in a residence armed with a knife.

Oct. 20

City seeks public comment on ethics code update

11:23 a.m. - Public meetings are planned on Oct. 22 (noon-1 pm) and 23 (6-7 pm) in the Council Briefing Center to discuss proposed updates to the Code of Ethics