News Releases for Week of Sunday, June 21, 2020

June 26

Spokane Police Reform History

6:41 p.m. - SPD highlights some of the strong work currently underway and completed toward reform

Drive-in 4th of July Fireworks at multiple sites across Spokane

12:01 p.m. - Spokane Indians Baseball Club, City Parks & Rec, County Parks, and Spokane Public Schools partner with underwriters to offer four drive-in shows

June 25

Knife wielding man in Mission Park arrested without injury to anyone.

9:29 p.m. - Spokane Police responded to the Mission Park for several reports of a male threatening park goers with a knife.

Residential Fire this Morning in Indian Trail

5:47 p.m. - SFD responded to a residential fire in north Spokane. Neighbors called 911 after seeing smoke billowing from the home's top floor and roofline.

June 24

Fatal Shooting near Monroe and Augusta

4:31 p.m. - A fatal shooting occurred Tuesday, June 23 just after 2:30 p.m. One male is deceased and the other involved subject is cooperating with police.

City’s First All-Inclusive Playground Design Revealed

11:49 a.m. - Designs were unveiled today for the City’s first all-inclusive playground, funded by a community benefit grant from Providence Health Care.

Spokane leads $550 million national settlement on PCB contamination

10:43 a.m. - The City of Spokane, along with 12 other governmental entities, announced a proposed nationwide class action settlement with Monsanto over PCBs.

June 23

Juvenile with knife taken to the hospital for mental health help.

11:12 p.m. - Knife wielding 10-year-old, in crisis, safely taken into protective custody and provided with mental health care after incident.

Inclusive Playground Design Reveal in Riverfront Park: a virtual event

4:08 p.m. - A virtual event to unveil designs for the City’s first all-inclusive playground, funded by a community benefit grant from Providence Health Care.

Community Court to Resume

3:26 p.m. - Court will be held starting June 29 and 30

Manito Mirror Pond Rehabilitation Project Complete

2:31 p.m. - Visitors to Manito Park will see a healthier Mirror Pond as the result of a recent rehabilitation project.

Spokane Man with Multiple Felonies Arrested Again

1:39 p.m. - Spokane Police Anti-Crime Team (PACT) Sergeant arrests a multiple time convicted felon in possession of a stolen motorcycle, drugs, and a firearm.

June 22

Early Morning Arson

4:43 p.m. - Spokane Police Officers respond to a series of early morning fires in north Spokane. SPD asking the public’s help in identifying a person of interest.

Incendiary Vehicle Fires in North Spokane

4:39 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to several early morning fires in the north Spokane area.

Project to Add Left-Turn Signals on Hamilton Corridor to Begin

9:10 a.m. - A project to improve safety on the Hamilton Street Corridor from Desmet to North Foothills is set to begin on June 29 and continue into November.

June 21

Sus Arrested for Multiple Felonies after Scared Victim Texts for Help

9:44 p.m. - SPD responded to a DV victim’s texts for help because she couldn’t safely call 911. Keman Rhone was arrested w/o incident for several felonies.