News Releases for Week of Sunday, February 11, 2018

Feb. 17

E Sprague Motel Robbery

9:05 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department arrest three suspects after a robbery at E Sprague Motel.

SPD investigating string of purse-snatch robberies

6:15 p.m. - SPD is currently investigating three purse snatching/robbery incidents that have occurred this afternoon, 02-17-18, at various locations in the City.

Feb. 16

City Completes Full-City Plow in Less Than 3 Days

5:30 p.m. - The City has now completed work on the Full-City Plow initiated on Wednesday, meeting its commitment to complete such an effort in about three days.

Riverfront Park Seeking Programming and Facility Title Sponsors

1:36 p.m. - Parks and Recreation is planning giving opportunities for those interested in collaborating with and supporting the park.

Mayor Orders City Flags to Half-Staff In Support Of Shooting Victims

8:25 a.m. - Flags will remain at half-staff until Feb. 19

Feb. 15

Spokane Police: Stay safe when driving near commercial vehicles

9:55 a.m. - SPD wants to remind motorists to use caution and avoid unsafe driving behaviors around commercial vehicles.

Feb. 14

Spokane Police Asking for Help Locating Missing Elderly Male

11:38 p.m. - SPD is asking for help locating a missing male.Eugene Singleton (78) has medical issues that require daily medications he does not have with him.

Residents treated for minor injuries after house fire

9:59 a.m. - Last night, SFD responded to the 1600 block of E. Ostrander Ave. for a structure fire with possible trapped occupants inside.

City Launching Full-City Plow

9:17 a.m. - Plowing, sanding, and deicing continuing in arterials now; Work in residential areas to begin soon

Feb. 13

City Council Forum to Discuss River Health & Water Conservation

4:39 p.m. - Forum set for Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 5:30 in City Hall

Spokane Police Major Crimes Respond to Downtown Shooting

1:14 p.m. - One subject was shot and transported to an area hospital in critical condition

Presidents' Day is a Parking Meter Holiday

11:46 a.m. - City of Spokane offices will be open.

Finch Arboretum Master Plan Open House February 20, 2018

10:35 a.m. - The community is invited to a Master Plan Open House & survey to guide Spokane Parks and Recreation in the future development at Finch Arboretum.

Serious Crash Closes Hamilton at Montgomery

1:37 a.m. - SPD Major Crimes Collision reconstructionists were called to the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Hamilton/Montgomery tonight.

Feb. 12

Officer will be placed on administrative leave after being arrested

12:55 p.m. - A Spokane Police Officer will be placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for DUI on Saturday night.

Dutch Jake’s Park Revitalization Open House February 15, 2018

9:36 a.m. - Parks & Recreation in partnership with The Trust for Public Land will host an Open House to continue the next phase of design for Dutch Jake’s Park.

Feb. 11

Spokane Police arrest Residential Burglary suspect from S. Moran View

4:01 p.m. - Spokane Police arrest Residential Burglary suspect from S. Moran View St.