News Releases for Week of Sunday, September 3, 2017

Sept. 9

Two Arrested for 1st Robbery & 1st Burglary within Hours of Incident

10:12 p.m. - SPD booked 2 males, Keoni Canton & Dale D Johnson, for 1st Robbery & 1st Burglary after an incident that happened in the 1800 block of west 8th.

Fire destroys historic church

9:48 a.m. - Just after 8:30 p.m. last evening, the Spokane Fire Department responded to the area of Adams St. and Broadway Ave. on a report of a bush fire.

LA County Sheriff's Office Assist SPD in Arrests in Santa Ana (CA)

9:46 a.m. - This morning, LA County SO arrested 4 males for 1st Degree Kidnapping stemming from an incident that happened in downtown Spokane over a week ago.

Sept. 8

Excelsior Opens "Threads"

3:30 p.m. - Excelsior is proud to announce the recent addition of “Threads” to their facility.

Sept. 7

SPD Asking for the Public's Help Locating Missing Elderly Female

7:43 p.m. - SPD is requesting media and public assistance locating a missing endangered elderly female, 72 year old Bujiriri Kaboyi.

Spokane Police asking for public’s assistance

6:16 p.m. - SPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspects responsible for a burglary that occurred at the old McKinley High School.

Fire causes significant damage to South Hill home

11:45 a.m. - Fire damages vacant South Hill home

Arson investigation underway after second commercial fire

11:19 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department is investigating a second arson fire at a commercial cleaners

Sept. 6

Off-Duty Firefighters Partner to Save Lives

5:06 p.m. - Off-Duty Professional Firefighters Partner with National Pilot Program to Save Lives

No reported injuries after morning house fire

4:50 p.m. - This morning just before 8:30 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department was dispatched to the 1300 block of E. Wellesley Ave. on a report of a house fire.

Learn about fire safety and become a junior firefighter

2:57 p.m. - This free, family event will be held at River Park Square, Saturday, September 9 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Bosch Lot Update

1:41 p.m. - Bosch Lot Update & Next Steps: Visioning and Planning exercise ahead with community input

City to Hold Open House on Stormwater Project Eyed Near Downriver

1:33 p.m. - The City will host an open house to introduce a master planning process to accommodate stormwater work envisioned for property along the river.

House fire remains under investigation

9:33 a.m. - A fire remains under investigation after damaging a home in west central Spokane.

Spokane Police Arrest Drive-By Shooter

8:37 a.m. - Spokane Police Arrest Drive-By Shooter. Guns and ammunition recovered.

Sept. 5

City Distributing 500 Donated Masks to At-risk Citizens

5:30 p.m. - The 500 masks will be distributed tonight and tomorrow morning to at-risk citizens who are exposed to the poor air quality.

Injured Lieutenant Texaco Incident

5:23 p.m. - Spokane Police Lieutenant suffers broken leg while taking suspect into protective custody.

Riverfront Park Redevelopment Open House Tuesday, October 3

12 p.m. - Open House to share progress on the five major redevelopment projects and the latest concepts for the U.S. Pavilion.

Sept. 3

US Marshals Seek Dangerous Felon in Ferry/Steven County Area

7:55 a.m. - US Marshals Office is asking for help locating a wanted felon, Robert SHOWERS, who evaded law enforcement capture near Republic overnight.