News Releases for Week of Sunday, February 21, 2016

Feb. 27

No one injured by fires on opposite sides of city

9:36 a.m. - Unrelated fires on opposite sides of the city damage a home and animal clinic.

Feb. 26

Garage, shed and chicken coup damaged by fire

8:34 a.m. - No one was injured by a backyard fire in northeast Spokane.

Feb. 25

SPD's Enhancing the Survival Mindset Class to be Held this Spring

3:26 p.m. - SPD's Enhancing the Survival Mindset Self-Defense Class to be Held this Spring

Social Media Plays a Big Part in Solving Burglary

1:09 p.m. - Spokane Police, acting on tips from social media, were able to identify and arrest Jason J. Scott (36) for 2nd Degree Burglary.

Master Composter training starts March 28

Noon - Classes on natural ways to build healthy soil, reduce waste and pollution, and make a valuable contribution to the community are starting soon.

New tools make it easier to open restaurant in Spokane, Spokane Valley

11 a.m. - A new regional initiative provides better service and support for prospective restauranteurs.

City Council to Host Community Forum on Fair Chance Hiring

9:30 a.m. - The Spokane City Council will host a community educational forum on Fair Chance Hiring March 8 at 6 p.m.

Feb. 24

Explosives Disposal Unit Responds to Threat at Shriners

2:33 p.m. - Explosives Disposal Unit Responds to Threat at Shriners

Missing Girls Found; Mother Booked into Jail

2:30 p.m. - Missing Girls Found; Mother Booked into Jail

Flags to Fly Half-Staff Thursday

9:26 a.m. - Flags will be lowered to honor the memory of Washington National Guard SSG Matthew McClintock, 30, of Des Moines, WA.

Feb. 23

Spokane Police Ask for Help Locating Missing Children

4:40 p.m. - SPD is asking for the public’s help locating two missing children. Princess Angle (11) and Precious Kortness (14) were last seen with their mother.

SPD Officers Arrest 4 Suspects in 4 Different Property Crime Incidents

3:10 p.m. - Spokane Police Patrol Officers arrested four different suspects in four different property crime incidents yesterday.

Spokane Public Library 2016 Master Plan

12:56 p.m. - The Spokane Public Library Board of Trustees has endorsed the 2016 Library Master Plan to build the 21st century Spokane Public Library.

Feb. 22

City applying for federal promise zone designation

1 p.m. - The Council will consider a resolution in support of an application to the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) for the designation.

City's Fleet Maintenance Operation Recognized as an "EnviroStar"

11:45 a.m. - The City of Spokane’s Fleet Services has been recognized as an “EnviroStar” for its work to protect the environment by managing hazardous materials.

City planning for future of Chief Garry Park area

10:11 a.m. - A public workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 24 to gather input from residents.

Feb. 21

Spokane Police Investigating Serious Collision

4:34 p.m. - Spokane Police officers responded to the intersection of Ash and Queen just after 1:00 p.m. on 02/21/16.