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News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 28, 2017

June 1

Suspect Arrested After Pointing Rifle at UGM

6:41 p.m. - After a brief pursuit, the Spokane Police Department arrested Nicholas McRae (35) for multiple felonies.

New Heritage Marker to Honor Chief Spokan Garry in Palisades Park

12:29 p.m. - A new heritage marker honoring Chief Spokan Garry will be unveiled Friday, June 9, 2017 at noon.

Mayor's Urban Design Awards entries sought

10:30 a.m. - Deadline to submit Urban Design Award entries is noon on Aug.1

May 31

Riverfront Park Selected for $600,000 in Brownfields Cleanup Grants

3:31 p.m. - The EPA has selected the City of Spokane for brownfields cleanup grants totaling $600,000, to clean up contaminated soils at 3 sites in the park.

Spokane Police Investigate Shooting Downtown

1:57 a.m. - MCU is investigating a shooting in downtown Spokane. The shooter has been detained and there is currently no danger to the community.

May 30

Standoff in East Central Spokane; Wanted Subject Taken Into Custody

11:29 p.m. - A standoff situation in east central Spokane has now ended. The Spokane Police Department has taken Jeremiah N Barnett (28) into custody.

Riverfront Park Surplus Auction June 10, 2017

8:52 a.m. - Selective surplus items from Riverfront Park will be publicly auctioned on June 10, 2017. Future auctions are planned.

May 28

Suspect Arrested for Arson Along Fish Lake Trail

7:02 p.m. - Spokane Police Department arrests suspect who set a series of small fires along the Fish Lake Trail.