News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 27, 2018

June 2

Vehicle and Body Recovered From Spokane River

8:22 p.m. - SPD, SCSO and SFD have recovered a vehicle found crashed in the Spokane River in April. An unidentified deceased person was found inside the vehicle.

June 1

Piano in the Park welcomes Riverfront visitors to play all summer

9:43 a.m. - A painted piano will be placed at the base of the Clock Tower in Riverfront for park users to play throughout the summer.

SPD Investigating Body Found in River near Water Treatment Facility

8:23 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is investigating a body found in the Spokane River near the water treatment facility.

May 31

Parks’ Purchase of Land on South Hill Bluff Connects Trails

4:17 p.m. - Parks & Recreation purchased nearly 50 acres of private property, allowing citizens to legally use the trails along the popular area in perpetuity.

Suicidal Man Causes School Lockdown in North Spokane

3:06 p.m. - Three Spokane Schools were locked down after a Spokane man threatening suicide was reported nearby. The man was quickly detained by Spokane Police.

Capital Investments Come to Golf, Facility Improvement Fee starts 6/1

11:06 a.m. - Capital improvements will be made to all four City golf courses, with a focus on water conservation and improved golfer experience.

City Reintroduces Give Real Change, Hope Works

9:23 a.m. - It takes everybody to make a lasting difference

May 30

SPD Identifies Suspect in Lewis and Clark High School Threats

4:31 p.m. - Extensive investigation by Spokane Police Major Crimes Detectives identifies suspect in Lewis and Clark High School threats.

Spokane Selected To Participate In Leadership Academy to Combat Hunger

10:39 a.m. - Spokane has been selected by National League of Cities and Food Research and Action Center to attend the Cities Combating Hunger Leadership Academy.

May 29

Spokane Police Department Community Appreciation Day

3:15 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is hosting a Community Appreciation Day!

SPD Safely Takes Armed Man into Custody in Downtown Spokane

9:43 a.m. - Spokane Police safely takes armed man into custody in downtown Spokane.

May 28

Suspect Arrested after Stabbing in Downtown Spokane

9:10 p.m. - SPD made an arrest in stabbing that occurred today. Officers arrested her after she was spotted by Spokane Transit Authority Officers at the Plaza.