News Releases for October 2017

Oct. 30

City to Hold Open House for Proposed Millwood Bike & Pedestrian Trail

4:46 p.m. - City of Spokane will host a second Open House to present concepts for a proposed Millwood Trail, along the Spokane River.

Riverfront Unveils Ice Ribbon Grand Opening Date & New Logo

3:31 p.m. - Riverfront's ice ribbon, the first completed redevelopment project, will open Dec. 8. Riverfront also shared a new logo for the park's next chapter.

Serving Those Who Served

12:58 p.m. - City, Goodwill Partner to Honor Veterans During November

Oct. 29

Suspect arrested after stabbing incident in West Central neighborhood

11:57 p.m. - SPD responded to a stabbing in the 1300 block of W Boone. A tenant in the apartment building indicated his neighbor had been stabbed.

Oct. 27

Riverfront Park Special Announcement Monday, October 30

4:22 p.m. - The grand opening date of the ice ribbon will be unveiled, plus another special announcement

SPD looking for public assistance to identify assault/theft suspect.

3:25 p.m. - SPD looking for public assistance to identify assault/attempted theft suspect.

Flags Lowered For Fallen Washington Soldier

12:55 p.m. - Mayor directs flags to fly half-staff on Monday

Oct. 26

SPD Investigating stabbing in the 2900 block of E. Wabash Ave.

6:45 p.m. - SPD is investigating a stabbing which occurred in the 2900 Block of E Wabash Ave.

Missing 17 Year-Old; Please Help Us Find Him

5:15 p.m. - Missing 17 Year-Old; Please Help Us Find Him

Halloween Safety Tips

10 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department (SFD) and Spokane Police Department (SPD) want everyone to have a safe and happy Halloween

Fall Leaf Festival at Finch Arboretum Saturday, October 28

9:42 a.m. - The trees are lighting up, naturally! Mother Nature is doing her best to paint the Arboretum in anticipation of Spokane’s annual celebration of fall.

Oct. 25

Unattended Death Investigation E. Spokane Falls Blvd.

11:23 a.m. - Spokane Police investigating unattended death in the 100 block of E. Spokane Falls Blvd.

Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Award Winners Announced

10:33 a.m. - Winners of the Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Awards were announced last Thursday!

Riverfront Park Art Plan Open House

9:26 a.m. - Riverfront Park Redevelopment lead artist Meejin Yoon will share preliminary design concepts for both an overall art plan and a signature art piece.

DOA in Riverside State Park

9 a.m. - Body Found in Riverside State Park near Bowl and Pitcher

Oct. 24

Laundered towels ignite causing small fire at River Park Square Mall

6:19 p.m. - Just after 1 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the River Park Square Mall on a report of a fire on the third floor.

Mother and child suffer burn injuries from fire

5:30 p.m. - A little after 3:30 p.m., SFD responded to the 2200 block of E. Cataldo Ave. on a report of a mother and child with burn injuries.

Citizens Asked to Move RVs, Boats & Trailers

1:18 p.m. - An emphasis is under way to get recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers out of on-street parking and into winter storage locations.

Oct. 22

Hillyard garage fire forces crews to use defensive tactics

5:59 a.m. - The fire department is investigating the cause of a Hillyard garage fire

Oct. 20

Unattended Death Investigation E. 27th Ave.

4:14 p.m. - Spokane Police investigating unattended death in the 2900 block of E. 27th Ave.

Mayor, Council to host budget discussions

10:32 a.m. - Conversations will focus on the 2018 budget and the city's new strategic plan

Oct. 17

When the Power's Out, Everybody Stops

3:50 p.m. - High winds could lead to power outages, other street obstructions

Improvements Coming to Rochester Heights Park

3:35 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Friday, October 20 at Noon

Oct. 16

City Updates Snow Response Plan

2:06 p.m. - More plowing in more areas sooner is the centerpiece of the City of Spokane’s revamped snow response plan.

No injuries reported after fire in travel trailer

7:33 a.m. - Last night at 6:35 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded on a report of a travel trailer on fire in the 1900 Block of W. 15th Ave.

Oct. 13

SPD Searching for N. Addison Street Robbery Suspects

3:33 p.m. - Spokane Police are searching for suspects involved in a robbery on N. Addison St.

Oct. 12

No injuries reported in early morning office fire

5:08 p.m. - Thanks to a fire alarm sounding, construction workers were alerted to a fire on the roof of a large medical office building.

SPD Releasing Officer Names From October 4th Officer Involved Shooting

10:21 a.m. - The Spokane police officers involved in the Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) from October 4th, 2017 at 2301 W. Wellesley are being released.

Oct. 11

Spokane Police Detectives Arrest Subject for 2nd Degree Murder

7:56 p.m. - Spokane Police Detectives Arrest Subject for 2nd Degree Murder from Weekend Shooting Downtown.

Oct. 10

SPD arrest two convicted felons for assault and malicious harassment.

4:44 p.m. - Spokane Police arrest two convicted felons for multiple felony assault counts and malicious harassment stemming from a shooting on October 08, 2017.

SFD responds to two more garage fires in Hillyard neighborhood

9:49 a.m. - Last evening, the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to two more garage fires in the Hillyard neighborhood.

Oct. 9

Spokane Police investigate automobile collision with three pedestrians

12:59 p.m. - Spokane Police investigate automobile collision with three pedestrians. One pedestrian dies from his injuries.

Oct. 8

Firefighters respond to garage fires in Hillyard neighborhood

10:47 a.m. - Within several hours, the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to two garage fires in the Hillyard neighborhood.

Oct. 6

Indians' Staff Helps Install Youth Baseball Field at Glover Park

4:35 p.m. - Front Office helps refurbish ballpark for community youth

Looff Carrousel Horse Exhibition at the MAC

4:10 p.m. - The City of Spokane Parks & Recreation has partnered with the MAC to bring an exhibition of hand-carved horses from craftsman Charles I. D. Looff.

Section of Fish Lake Trail Intermittently Closed for Improvements

2:23 p.m. - Beginning Monday, October 9, a portion of the Fish Lake Trail will be intermittently closed for repair. Work is expected to be completed October 27.

Second open house set for Downriver Park master plan

9:08 a.m. - The City of Spokane will host a second Open House to present the preliminary concepts to accommodate stormwater and improve Downriver Park.

Oct. 5

Spokane Police arrest fleeing hit and run suspect.

5:26 p.m. - Spokane Police arrest fleeing hit and run suspect who crashed on N. Monroe St.

More than 850 Homes Targeted for Fire Safety Campaign

1:46 p.m. - The American Red Cross, Spokane Valley Fire Department and the Spokane Fire Department partner to kick-off National Fire Prevention Week.

Oct. 4

SPD involved in an Officer Involved Shooting at Shadle Walmart

8:24 p.m. - SPD Officers were involved in an Officer Involved Shooting incident this evening.  Two officers fired their service weapons striking the suspect.

Spokane Police Investigating Officer Impersonation

3:51 p.m. - Spokane Police Investigating Officer Impersonation

Monday, October 9 is a Parking Meter Holiday

9:12 a.m. - City offices open as usual.

Oct. 3

SmileMobile Offers Free and Reduced Cost Dental Care October 6-8

11:32 a.m. - Local network created to improve oral health and reduce health disparities in Spokane County.

Oct. 2

Spokane Police investigating a shooting with a victim.

4:55 p.m. - Spokane Police investigating a shooting with a victim.

Mayor orders City flags to half-staff in support of shooting victims

9:34 a.m. - Flags will remain at half-staff until Oct. 6