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News Releases for Wednesday, January 27, 2016

3 p.m.

Committee reports on police chief conversation

3:38 p.m. - City human resources will update the police chief job description and outline a recruitment and hiring process based on the community feedback

11 a.m.

City Council overrides Mayor's veto of safe and sick leave ordinance

11:55 a.m. - On Monday, the City Council overrode the Mayor’s veto of the earned sick and safe leave ordinance that was passed on Jan. 11, 2016 with a 5-1 vote.

10 a.m.

Proposal would allow electric fences in Spokane

10 a.m. - The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 10 to receive public testimony over a Text Amendment to the Spokane City fence code.

9 a.m.

Spokane Police Arrest Robbery Suspect Early this Morning

9:37 a.m. - Spokane Police Arrest Robbery Suspect Early this Morning