News Releases for Week of Sunday, February 14, 2021

Feb. 19

Drive-by Shooting ID request

4:39 p.m. - SPD is asking the public for assistance with information in a drive-by shooting last night

Behavioral Health Unit 2020 Impact

4:38 p.m. - BHU responds to thousands of people in crisis providing the best possible outcomes during a very challenging year for people with mental health issues

Hoopfest + Parks & Rec offer first outdoor basketball league

3:39 p.m. - The Spokane Hoopfest Association and Spokane Parks & Recreation are partnering to present the City’s first Hooptown USA Outdoor League this spring.

Feb. 18

Increase in Catalytic Converter Thefts

3:22 p.m. - SPD would like the community to be aware of an increase of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles in the city.

City Crews Complete Full-City Plow Overnight

7:28 a.m. - The City of Spokane completed work in the early morning hours of Thursday, Feb. 18, on the Full-City Plow initiated on Monday, Feb. 15.

Feb. 15

City Launching a Full-City Plow

11:10 a.m. - The City of Spokane will launch a Full-City Plow today. City crews will work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until all the streets are plowed.

COVID Shelter Strategy Creates Extra Room

8:37 a.m. - Few exposure responses, no deaths reported among homeless population

Residential Fire

8:34 a.m. - SFD crews were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on W. Gardner Ave. The caller reported flames coming from the front of the home.

Feb. 14

Male carjacks female minutes after he is released from jail

3:53 a.m. - SPD arrests male for carjacking committed minutes after he was released from jail