News Releases for Week of Sunday, June 26, 2016

June 30

Spokane Fire Department Extricates Trapped Patient

5:14 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department extricates a trapped patient after a head-on collision. Multiple patients were transported to local hospitals.

Spokane Wins Every Place Counts Design Challenge

4:16 p.m. - U.S. DOT Announces Spokane As One of Four Winning Cities

Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival Saturday, July 9

3:03 p.m. - Outdoor Activities, Bike and Paddleboard Demos, 40+ Exhibitors, Live Music, a Beer Garden and More at Camp Sekani Park on the Spokane River

Spokane Fire Department Stresses Importance of Following Fireworks Ban

10:22 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department is stressing thee importance of following the fireworks ban.

June 28

SPD Asks for Help ID'ing Suspect Who Robbed Elderly Man

4:39 p.m. - SPD is asking for the public's help to identify a robbery suspect from an incident that occurred in downtown Spokane on June 15th.

Committee to narrow chief list to finalists

12:30 p.m. - Finalists to be Spokane's next police chief are expected to be announced on July 15.

City to host Safer Spokane Summit

9 a.m. - The City is hosting a discussion about oil and coal train safety on Wednesday, June 29 at 7 pm.

June 27

4th of July Celebration at Riverfront Park

5:15 p.m. - Riverfront Park is celebrating the 4th of July with a day of family-friendly activities and a spectacular fireworks show sponsored by A to Z Rental.

City details Fourth of July activities, closures

5:13 p.m. - Many municipal services closed or delayed for Independence Day holiday.

Witness/Victim Descriptions of Robbery Susp. Help Lead to Quick Arrest

11:56 a.m. - Both witness and victim descriptions of a robbery suspect help lead to his swift arrest last night.