News Releases for Week of Sunday, January 8, 2017

Jan. 14

Water Main Break @ Freya/Congress Causing Issues for South Traffic

3:21 a.m. - A water main break near Freya and Congress on the South Hill is causing significant traffic issues this morning. Freya hill is currently closed.

Jan. 13

Stage 2 Snow Event is now Done

4:21 p.m. - Browne's Addition Plowing Completes

Spokane Police Investigating Attempted Robbery

9:23 a.m. - Spokane Police are investigating an attempted robbery of the Jo-Ann Fabrics located at 2801 E. 29th Ave

Jan. 12

Mayor's statement on KC-46A tanker announcement

4:33 p.m. - Mayor Condon expressed support for Fairchild Air Force Base following the KC-46A tanker announcement

City to Hold Open House on North Monroe Corridor Project

1:27 p.m. - The City is seeking input from citizens on elements of a N. Monroe Corridor project. An open house is set for January 26 from 4-7 p.m.

SPD Searching for a Wanted Person

12:31 p.m. - SPD is actively searching for 24 year old Kevin W. Kiowski.

Name Recommendations for Canada Island Presented by Spokane Tribe

11:43 a.m. - The Spokane Tribe will propose two Salish name recommendations for the renaming of Canada Island in Riverfront Park for Park Board consideration.

Jan. 11

SPD Arrest Suspect in E. Sprague and 7th/Thierman Rd. Shootings

3:46 p.m. - SPD will be holding a press conference on Thursday to explain the details.

City Closures Planned for MLK Day

12:27 p.m. - Garbage pickup on normal schedule

Ordinance leads to a safer downtown Spokane

10:03 a.m. - An ordinance passed in 2014 as a response to large groups of individuals loitering in downtown has led to positive outcomes for downtown safety.

Browne's Addition Scheduled to be Plowed

9:44 a.m. - Cars must be removed from street

Jan. 9

City declares Stage 2 snow event

10:57 a.m. - The city is initiating an all-city plow, which will take approximately four days to complete.

Spokane Police Investigating Assault on E. Sprague Avenue

10:10 a.m. - The Spokane Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating an assault that occurred in the 1300 block of E. Sprague.

Northpoint Plaza, US Bank Robbery Update

9:13 a.m. - SPD has taken suspects into custody for the US Bank robbery which occurred on Wednesday, January 4.

City declares Stage 1 snow event

7:19 a.m. - The city is deploying 53 pieces of snow removal equipment to clear snow from the overnight storm