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News Releases for Week of Sunday, December 20, 2015

Dec. 26

Spokane Police Investigating Homicide on the North Side

11:45 p.m. - Officers responded to a home after receiving a call of a shooting.

Suspect In Subway Robbery Arrested

10:34 p.m. - The Spokane Police Division located a suspect in a the robbery of the Subway in the 6400 block of N. Nevada less an hour after the crime occurred.

Stage 2 Snow Event Ends

10:50 a.m. - All City streets have been plowed, ending the Stage 2 snow event declared Monday evening, Dec. 21.

Dec. 23

Joint committee recommends three for inquiry

2:21 p.m. - A joint committee has forwarded the names of three individuals to investigate a recent personnel matters

Dec. 22

Detectives Seeking Information on Drive-By Shootings

3 p.m. - Detectives Seeking Information on Drive-By Shootings

State gives $5 million to Spokane area for affordable housing

2 p.m. - The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded more than $5 million to affordable housing projects in the Spokane area.

City declares Stage 2 snow event

8:17 a.m. - City crews will begin an all-city plow, which is expected to take four days to complete

Dec. 21

City of Spokane Council District 2 - vacancy announcement

4:07 p.m. - City Council announces plan to fill District 2 vacancy

Councilmember Jon Snyder selected policy adviser for Governor Inslee

3:30 p.m. - Spokane City Council member Jon Snyder has been selected to be Governor Jay Inslee’s Policy Advisor for Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development.

City declares Stage 1 Snow Event

3 p.m. - The City of Spokane has declared a Stage 1 snow event.

Free curbside pickup & other disposal options for holiday trees

11:30 a.m. - The holidays aren’t quite here yet, but the City is ready to help you clean up when the season is over.

City Closures Planned for the Holidays

10 a.m. - The City of Spokane will have a number of closures related to the holidays.