News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 17, 2020

May 23

ROP Released and Continues to Victimize the Spokane

7:35 p.m. - Brian Danner, part of the ROP since '04, was released on bond in November, failed to comply with his release terms, and was rearrested May 3rd.

May 22

City Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Coronavirus Victims

3:32 p.m. - Flags will remain at half-staff through the Memorial Day weekend

Reopening Plans Should Include Flushing Pipes

10:09 a.m. - Businesses located in buildings that have been mostly vacant for weeks should add one more task to their to-do lists—flushing the water pipes.

Citizens invited to Comment on Update to Six-Year Street Program

9:38 a.m. - The City of Spokane is seeking your comments on the annual update of its Six-Year Comprehensive Streets Program.

Flags to be Lowered for Memorial Day

8:42 a.m. - Flags to fly at half-staff for Memorial Day

May 21

Fallen Officers Remembered

5:24 p.m. - Fallen law enforcement officers to be honored with permanent graveside marker.

Stand Off Ends Peacefully

8:34 a.m. - A stand off in the 500 block of W 23rd ends peaceably when and armed man surrenders to the Spokane Police SWAT Team.

May 20

Spokane Experiences Another Homicide

5:59 p.m. - Spokane experiences another homicide this year. This death occurred in an apartment building across from SPD's Downtown Precinct.

May 19

Car Crashes into the Fox Theater

12:43 p.m. - This morning a car narrowly missed a pedestrian and crashed into the FOX Theater after running red lights, and traveling at speeds of 60 – 70 mph.

City Closures Planned for Memorial Day

8:31 a.m. - City golf courses are open

May 18

Police Officer Assaulted During Downtown Traffic Stop

4:50 p.m. - Spokane Police Department officer assaulted during a downtown traffic stop on Sunday, May 17.

Golf COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: May 18, 2020

2:38 p.m. - An update on golf operations