News Releases for Week of Sunday, December 18, 2016

Dec. 24

City declares Stage 1 snow event

8:10 a.m. - The City has 53 pieces of equipment on arterials, hospital district, STA routes, outlying areas, business centers and residential hills.

Dec. 23

SPD Investigates Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Collision on North Side

12:06 a.m. - SPD's Major Crimes Unit is Investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision that happened at the intersection of Francis and "C" St.this evening.

Dec. 22

Riverfront Park Offering Free and Affordable Holiday Entertainment

10:52 a.m. - Free and low-cost Riverfront Park activities will keep your family entertained over the 2016 holiday break.

City offers free curbside pickup, options to get rid of holiday trees

10:30 a.m. - The holidays aren’t quite here yet, but the City is ready to help you clean up when the season is over.

Dec. 21

2016 Manito Park Gaiser Conservatory Holiday Lights

10:15 a.m. - Enjoy the spectacular lights indoors!

USDOT Releases Final Report on the Every Place Counts Design Challenge

8:39 a.m. - Four cities envision reconnecting their communities in USDOT Challenge

Dec. 20

New Golf Pro Selected for Esmeralda

2:22 p.m. - Park Board has approved a Professional Services Contract with Rob Sanders, PGA to serve as new Head Golf Professional at Esmeralda Golf Course.

Dec. 19

SPD and SFD say slow down and drive cautiously during winter weather

9:26 a.m. - Spokane Police and Fire Departments urge everyone to slow down and drive cautiously during winter weather conditions

Spokane Police Investigating Robbery on North Side

12:14 a.m. - SPD is investigating the robbery of the Hollywood Erotic Boutique that occurred Sunday evening. The suspect displayed a knife and fled on foot.

Dec. 18

Felon Arrested after Stabbing Friday Morning

11:29 p.m. - SPD patrol officers took convicted felon Michael L. Backemeyer (40) into custody for 1st Degree Assault without incident early this morning.