News Releases for Week of Sunday, June 2, 2019

June 8

Pursuit Throughout Spokane County

10:33 a.m. - Spokane Police Officers, Air 1, Washington State Patrol and Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies were all involved in a pursuit with stolen vehicle.

June 7

Council Member Fagan to Host Rideshare Town Hall

4:37 p.m. - Join Council Member Fagan for a Rideshare Town Hall on June 11

Mayor Honors Non-Profit Community Partners

3:47 p.m. - Give Real Change to those experiencing homelessness

June 6

SPD Special Victims Unit Arrests Babysitter for Assault

4:30 p.m. - Spokane Police Department Special Victims Unit arrests babysitter for Assault of a Child 1st Degree.

Using Receivership to Create Affordable Housing

4:06 p.m. - Spokane Police Department enters into a stipulated order appointing a receiver over five Grove Community properties.

Termination of SPD Officer

4 p.m. - After the conclusion of an Internal Affairs (IA) investigation, Officer Nick Spolski’s employment with SPD has been terminated, effective immediately.

Stabbing Arrest in Logan Neighborhood

11:38 a.m. - On Wednesday SPD officers responded to the Logan neighborhood for a stabbing. The suspect was arrested for assault and booked into jail.

Scooter First Ride Academy, Hosted by Lime and Parks Prior to Movies

11:06 a.m. - First Ride Academy at 6:30pm on 6/12, 7/10 and 8/14, 2019 -- complete scooter education and rider training prior to free WSECU Movies in the Park!

June 5

EPA Selects University District For Brownsfields Assessment Grant

3:02 p.m. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected Spokane's University District for a $600,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant.

Hundreds of Centennial Trail Medallions Stolen

2:58 p.m. - Hundreds of Centennial Trail Medallions have been stolen & damaged in the last few weeks, the financial cost to replace them is still being calculated

New Traffic Enforcement Camera

2:56 p.m. - Drivers in the NW part of town should be cognizant of a new traffic enforcement camera placed at an elementary school in their area.

Riverfront to Host Free Outdoor Movies This Summer

11:55 a.m. - Riverfront Park presents WSECU Outdoor Movies - a free summer series starting June 12, 2019!

Mayor Condon Attends Yale Mayor College and CEO Summit

9:45 a.m. - Intensive two-day program brings together Mayors, CEOs and other leaders

June 4

Fatality Collision at Garland and Normandie

2:32 p.m. - SPD officers responded to a fatality collision at W Garland Ave and N Normandie St between a motorcycle and a vehicle.

Tell Us How the Shadle Area Should Develop and Grow

1:18 p.m. - Help shape the Shadle area at upcoming public events

Stolen Truck Recovered

9:25 a.m. - On May 31, 2019 Spokane Police stopped a reported stolen truck downtown. Several people were detained out of the vehicle.

Indian Canyon Now Open on 18 Holes with New Irrigation

9:20 a.m. - Join us at Indian Canyon to see what new irrigation means for quality of play.

June 3

Attic fire ruled accidental

6:05 p.m. - Overheated electrical wiring is to blame for an attic fire that started at a South Hill home this afternoon.

City Creates Pilot Program Improving Response to Illegal Camping

2:48 p.m. - To improve response to reports of illegal camping, the City of Spokane created a pilot program that uses a team approach to speed cleanup of camps.

City Provides Annual Report on Drinking Water Quality

9:26 a.m. - The City of Spokane today is releasing its annual report on the quality of its drinking water. For 2018, the City met all drinking water standards.