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News Releases for Week of Sunday, November 2, 2014

Nov. 8

Spokane Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

10:22 a.m. - Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred last night just before midnight near the intersection of S. Elm Street and W. 10th.

Nov. 7

Partnership to open warming centers at 32 degrees

1:09 p.m. - The City and the Salvation Army have partnered to activate a central warming center for drop-ins this winter.

Federal Request for Assistance Leads to Forgery Arrest

10:41 a.m. - Federal Request for Assistance Leads to Forgery Arrest

Celebration marks end of Lincoln/Monroe construction

9:07 a.m. - Major work on Lincoln/Monroe Street on the South Hill officially wraps up with a public celebration Saturday, Nov. 8.

Nov. 6

SIRR Team Completes Investigation into Incident Involving Deputy

4:51 p.m. - The Spokane Investigative Regional Response Team has completed their investigation and have forwarded the case to the County Prosecutor's Office

High Drive reopens Friday

3:50 p.m. - High Drive from 29th Avenue to Bernard Street is scheduled to reopen to traffic Friday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m.

Parking meters free on Veterans Day

1:27 p.m. - Parking meters don't have to be plugged on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Water Wastewater Utility Revenue Bonds Get High Ratings

Noon - Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, two major U.S. bond-rating agencies, granted high ratings to the City of Spokane's Water Wastewater Utility bonds.

Council Member Amber Waldref to host Council Connection

9:18 a.m. - “Council Connection,” the program featuring Spokane City Council members as hosts, will be shown live on Thursday at 6 p.m. on CityCable 5.

Nov. 5

National search to replace City planning director

6:39 p.m. - A national search is underway to hire a new planning director

Spokane Voters Say YES to Park Bond

10:59 a.m. - As polls closed, results showed the super majority of votes needed to approve the Park Bond.

Spokane Police Investigate Early Morning Robbery

9:35 a.m. - Police are investigating a Robbery that occurred early this morning. The suspect robbed a cab driver at gunpoint in the area of 4th and Ferrall

Nov. 4

Officers Successfully De-Escalate Possibly Armed Subject

4:50 p.m. - Officers from the Emergency Response Unit were able to safely take a man reportedly armed with a firearm into custody after an hours-long standoff.

Lincoln Heights puts Greening Grants to use

8:52 a.m. - The Lincoln Heights neighborhood is ‘greening up.’ The neighborhood is planting 25 trees on 35th Avenue between Freya and Ray Street.

Nov. 3

Spokane Police Arrest Suspect Hours After Shooting

2:47 p.m. - Major Crimes detectives have located and arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting that occurred this morning in West Central.

November is Native American Heritage Month

2:24 p.m. - The City of Spokane is honoring November as Native American Heritage Month. Events are planned throughout the month.

Spokane Police Arrest Theft Suspect and Recover Stolen Trailer

1:05 p.m. - Police recover a trailer and property stolen from man who was moving to be closer to his terminally ill son.

Celebrate America Recycles Day in Spokane!

8:57 a.m. - The City of Spokane and Spokane County have kicked off the community’s 18th annual recycling campaign, dubbed “Go Green with Big Blue.”

Nov. 2

Change your batteries with your clock

6:31 a.m. - When you change your clocks back to Standard Time this weekend, Spokane Fire Department asks you to also check the condition of your smoke detectors.