News Releases for Monday, December 7, 2015

5 p.m.

Watch for Standing Water; Use Caution

5:25 p.m. - City of Spokane Wastewater Management crews have received several reports of standing water around the City today and are working to remove puddles.

4 p.m.

City of Spokane Aquatics offers free swim lessons

4:26 p.m. - Swim scholarships offer 30 minute swim lessons on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between Dec.14 and Dec. 30, 2015.

3 p.m.

More than 3,000 tons of Storm Debris Collected at City Sites

3:55 p.m. - During the 18 days of free disposal for debris from the Nov. 17 wind storm, the City of Spokane collected 3,025 tons of debris.

Basic K-9 Academy Graduation this Thursday

3:27 p.m. - One K-9 and handler from the Spokane Police Department and three other K-9’s and handlers from the region will be graduating.

2 p.m.

City councilmember calls on community to volunteer to help homeless

2:07 p.m. - Spokane City Councilmember Karen Stratton is asking for the community's help to provide transportation for the homeless to the warming center.

Noon

City announces construction season wrap up, snow season plan

12:30 p.m. - The City of Spokane is wrapping up the 2015 Construction Season and transitioning into snow season.

11 a.m.

City Council members hire two new legislative aides

11:30 a.m. - Spokane City Council Member Amber Waldref and Council Member-Elect Lori Kinnear recently hired new Legislative Aides.