News Releases for Week of Sunday, November 1, 2020

Nov. 5

Shelter System Flexing To Add Short-Term Space

2:42 p.m. - Additional night-by-night space added for adults during cold snap

City Updating Utility Rates for 2021 through 2023

2:06 p.m. - The City is updating its utility rates for 2021-2023; they're designed to provide customers with predictable, affordable services.

Nov. 4

Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Is a Parking Meter Holiday

8:25 a.m. - Garbage pickup and curbside recycling is on schedule

Nov. 3

Workers Injured at Demo Site

10:35 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department was dispatched to a "long-fall" at a 1421 North Division (formerly Al's Motel).

Nov. 2

SPD Responds To Drive-By Shooting

6:16 p.m. - A drive-by shooting sends a man to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the upper leg. Investigators are working to identify a suspect.

Spokane City Council Members Respond To Announcement from SRHD

4:59 p.m. - Spokane City Council Members Karen Stratton and Betsy Wilkerson respond to Friday's announcement by Spokane Regional Health District.

Mayor's Final Proposed Budget Emphasizes Priorities

4:46 p.m. - City Council collaboration advanced conversation, assisted in development

Mayor Appoints Alexander to Be NHHS Director

2:19 p.m. - Portland strategic initiatives director to start Nov. 16 pending confirmation

Reckless Driver Barricaded In Vehicle

2:10 p.m. - SPD Officers have to block a vehicle with their cars to conduct a traffic stop on a reckless driver after he refuses to yield and pull over.

SPD Parade for Local Four-Year-Old

2:08 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department treats four-year-old to a birthday parade before his surgery.

City Council President Responds to SRHD Announcement

10:43 a.m. - City Council President Breen Beggs has issued a statement in response to the announcement from Spokane Regional Health District.