News Releases for March 2016

March 31

Separate fires damage several structures

8:31 a.m. - Fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of fires that severely damaged a South Hill commercial building and three north side garages.

March 30

Only 200 trees left in City's free tree giveaway

12:25 p.m. - Registration to reserve a free tree ends on Wednesday, April 6.

SVU Arrests Man on Felonies after Parent Finds Conversation on Tablet

11:10 a.m. - SVU Arrests Male on Multiple Felonies after Parent Discover Conversation on Tablet

March 29

Youth and Police Initiative (YPI) Graduation

3:07 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department Youth and Police Initiative (YPI) will graduate the program’s 20th class tomorrow, March 30th, 2016 at 5 p.m.

March 28

Ceremony at Arena to honor Vietnam Veterans

2:30 p.m. - March 29 marks the anniversary of the last day on which U.S. troops were on the ground in Vietnam.

Council Members Kinnear, Beggs co-host Mobile Office

1:13 p.m. - City Council Members Kinnear and Beggs will be co-hosting a mobile office at River City Brewing on Tuesday, March 29 from 4-6 p.m.

Council Member Waldref to Hold Mobile Office

9 a.m. - Spokane City Council Member Amber Waldref will host a mobile office at Cassano’s Grocery on Tuesday, March 29 from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.

March 24

Warrant Issued for Final Suspect in Sunday's Homicide

5:57 p.m. - Spokane Police Major Crimes Detectives have secured a warrant for the 5th suspect in Sunday’s homicide.

Police Asking for Help Identifying Road Rage Suspect

4:03 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is looking to the public to help identify a suspect in road rage assault.

March 23

Three Arrested in Weekend Homicide

10:57 a.m. - Three Arrested in Weekend Homicide

March 22

Dawn Kinder named CHHS Director

3:38 p.m. - The City is excited to announce Dawn Kinder has been selected as the new Director of the Community, Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Department.

Flags lowered in Spokane to honor Brussels victims

2:32 p.m. - State and U.S. flags will fly half-staff at City facilities to honor the victims of Tuesday's attacks in Brussels, Belgium.

Lincoln Street Converting to Two-Way Traffic Downtown

10:30 a.m. - Lincoln will be converted to north and southbound traffic from 4th to 7th Avenues starting Monday, March 28.

City Gender and Race Pay Equity Task Force to Hold Media Conference

9:30 a.m. - Members of the Gender and Race Pay Equity Task Force will release the final draft of Gender and Racial Equity at the City of Spokane.

March 21

Spokane Police Investigating a Shooting in North Central Spokane

1:39 a.m. - Spokane Police Investigating a Shooting in North Central Spokane

March 17

Coffee with a Cop Event Next Week

11:05 a.m. - SPD will hold our next Coffee w/ a Cop event in partnership with McDonald’s on Thursday, March 24th, from 8-10:00am at McDonald’s, 2211 W. Wellesley.

March 16

Next Public Compstat Meeting is March 23rd at City Hall

1:11 p.m. - The SPD will hold another public Compstat Meeting next Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 9:30am, in City Council Chambers, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

Spokane Police Investigating Suspicious Death in the East Central Area

10:06 a.m. - Spokane Police Investigating Suspicious Death in the East Central Area

March 15

Gaiser Conservatory to be closed for two days

11:48 a.m. - The Gaiser Conservatory at Spokane’s Manito Park is scheduled to be closed Wednesday and Thursday for repairs to a damaged roof vent.

March 14

Revitalization Efforts Continue in Hillyard Area

12:57 p.m. - On Wednesday, community members will get a chance to offer suggestions about ongoing efforts to revitalize THE YARD in Northeast Spokane.

City of Spokane recruiting new employees

9:45 a.m. - The City of Spokane will host a Job Fair next month, providing citizens the opportunity to learn how to start a career with their city government.

March 13

Fires damage two apartment buildings, home

8:37 p.m. - No one injured by three separate morning fires.

Spokane Police Arrest Reckless Driver After Collision

3:56 p.m. - Ricky E Grubb (31) was arrested and booked for Vehicular Assault and Hit and Run.

March 12

Spokane Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Collision

5:12 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is Investigating a Fatal Motorcycle Collision on 2nd Ave near Freya St.

March 11

Change your clocks and check your detectors

3:02 p.m. - Remember to check your detectors when you move your clocks forward.

Standoff in North Spokane Ends Peacefully

12:47 a.m. - Standoff in North Spokane Ends Peacefully

March 10

Standoff in North Spokane

11:56 p.m. - Standoff in North Spokane

Suspect Arrested for Felony Domestic Order Violation

11:14 a.m. - Suspect Arrested for Felony Domestic Violence Order Violation, 2nd Degree Assault, and 1st Degree Burglary

March 9

Spokane Police & County Sheriff Warn of Apparent Overdose Deaths

12:45 p.m. - Spokane Police and Spokane County Sheriff Issue Warning on Apparent Overdose Deaths

Manito Park, Boulevard Placed on National Register for Historic Places

9:30 a.m. - Manito Park and Manito Boulevard have been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

March 8

City to host police leadership community forum

10:58 a.m. - The city will host a community forum Wednesday to discuss race relations as it relates to the leadership of the Spokane Police Department.

Fix a Leak to Save Water & Money!

10:40 a.m. - The City’s Water Department is offering customers free leak repair kits during March as part work to encourage people to “Slow the Flow” of water.

March 7

Burglar Re-Arrested less than 72 Hours after Release

1:01 p.m. - SPD responded to a burglary on Sunday & arrested Danielle Wozniak.She had been released from jail on a burglary charge less than 72 hours prior.

Flags to Fly Half-Staff in Spokane

9:29 a.m. - Spokane Mayor David Condon has directed that flags at all City facilities be lowered to half-staff in honor of former First Lady Nancy Reagan.

March 6

Police Ask for Help Locating Missing Teen

5:19 p.m. - Dartangnon Romberger (17) cognitively functions at approximately seven years of age.

March 5

Male Arrested for Unlawful Imprisonment after Hours Long Standoff

6:52 p.m. - Male Arrested for Unlawful Imprisonment after Hours Long Standoff

March 4

Police investigate drive-by BB gun shootings

2:16 p.m. - The Spokane Police Division is asking for the public’s help to solve several drive-by shootings, where the suspects are using a rapid fire BB gun.

March 3

Spokane Police officers respond to report of stabbing on W. Augusta

6:26 p.m. - When officers arrived they found a woman stabbed in the abdomen.

Couple Arrested After Male Assaults Officer During Traffic Stop

6:23 p.m. - The incident was captured on several officers’ body cameras and the store’s security cameras.

Spokane Police Looking to find Owners of Bike Parts

1:20 p.m. - Spokane Police Looking to find Owners of Bike Parts

March 1

Spokane Police Ask for Help Locating Missing Child

8 p.m. - Precious Kortness (11) has been in foster care since an incident last week.

Outside counsel to coordinate litigation matters

1:54 p.m. - City has hired outside counsel to avoid potential conflict of interest.