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News Releases for Week of Sunday, November 22, 2015

Nov. 25

Collaboration Will Convert Storm Debris to Electricity

4 p.m. - City of Spokane has a new partnership with Avista Utilities to convert the stumps, roots, and branches from the Nov. 17 storm into fuel.

Windstorm Recovery Update

11:52 a.m. - Crews are working around the clock and the community’s contribution with its own commitment to remain #InlandStrong is much appreciated.

Nov. 24

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.

Spokane Police Ombudsman Hired

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

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.

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.

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.

Nov. 23

Windstorm Recovery Update

4:54 p.m. - Hard work from utilities, street crews and neighbors continued over the weekend to get people back into their homes.

Blocked Alley? Put garbage, recycling carts on the street

4:10 p.m. - Solid Waste trucks can’t access about 80 to 90 blocks of alleys that are normally used for collection service because of power lines and trees.

Citizen Committee Seeks Input on Next Police Chief

2:30 p.m. - Three town hall forums will be held in December to gather input.

Guns and Hoses Hockey Pratice Today at 5pm

9:34 a.m. - The annual “Guns and Hoses” Hockey game is this Sunday, November 29th at 3pm.

Nov. 22

Spokane Police Looking for Robbery Suspect

2:40 p.m. - The suspect was described as a short white male in his forties, with no front teeth, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt.

Windstorm Recovery Update

12:51 p.m. - Greater Spokane Department of Emergency Management (DEM), in partnership with numerous agencies, is providing this update for Nov. 22, 2015.