News Releases for Tuesday, November 24, 2015

6 p.m.

How to Avoid Frozen Pipes During Extended Power Outage

6 p.m. - For citizens who continue to be without power, the City’s Water Department is emphasizing tips to avoid frozen pipes as low temperatures persist.

4 p.m.

Spokane Police Ombudsman Hired

4 p.m. - Raheel Humayun has accepted the position of Ombudsman for the City of Spokane.

3 p.m.

Windstorm Recovery Update

3:51 p.m. - The wind is expected to start picking up late this afternoon with gusts of up to 30mph that will continue through Wednesday.

SPD Asking for Public's Help Finding Missing Female

3:25 p.m. - Deanne M. Hastings (35) is a white female, approximately 5’4” with a light build, brown hair and brown eyes.

City Council Adopts 2016 Budget

3 p.m. - On Monday, Nov. 23, the Spokane City Council adopted the City of Spokane’s 2016 Budget on a vote of five to one.

2 p.m.

Spokane Prepares for Small Business Saturday

2:30 p.m. - The City and Greater Spokane Incorporated are partnering to encourage shoppers to support small, local businesses on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28.

Noon

Spokane Public Library is here for you!

12:19 p.m. - Today, all six branches of Spokane Public Library are open until 8 p.m.