News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 31, 2020

June 5

Utility Vault Fire Downtown Business District

12:36 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial fire alarm activation at 510 W. Riverside Ave.

Playgrounds re-open under Spokane Regional Health District guidance

12:15 p.m. - Health Officer lifts previous directive to close playgrounds

Watch for Traffic Signals Out in Downtown

8:04 a.m. - Here’s a quick reminder for motorists who might face a signalized intersection without power: When the power’s out, everybody stops.

June 4

Work to Resume on CSO Project Next to Downtown Library

3:36 p.m. - Final work on the last of the City ’s projects to reduce overflows from combined sewers to the Spokane River is scheduled to begin on June 8.

Male Rescued from Spokane River

8:26 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department (SFD) was dispatched to a water rescue near the Sandifur Bridge.

June 1

Mayor Has Enacted A Curfew Beginning At 8:15 P.M.

10:55 p.m. - Curfew beginning at 8:15 pm until 5 a.m. Tuesday. The order is in effect from Division to Maple and Fifth to Boone.

SPD Thanks Officers/Deputies for a Job Well Done

7:27 p.m. - Outstanding work by Spokane police officers & officers/deputies from neighboring agencies minimized injuries & property damage during downtown rioting

City Provides Annual Report on Drinking Water Quality

3:14 p.m. - For 2019, the City met or exceeded all federal and state drinking water quality standards. See the 2019 report.

May 31

Mayor Woodward Has Enacted A Curfew Beginning Immediately

8:50 p.m. - Mayor Woodward has enacted a curfew beginning immediately until 5 a.m. Monday. The order is in effect from Division to Maple and Fifth to Boone.