News Releases for Week of Sunday, February 21, 2021

Feb. 25

Looff Carrousel to Reopen in Riverfront Park March 1, 2021

5:24 p.m. - Riverfront Park is excited to announce the Looff Carrousel will reopen Monday, March 1, 2021 under Phase 2 guidelines.

Spokane Cultural Days

2:02 p.m. - Council Member Wilkerson along with community partners join to celebrate Spokane Cultural Days

City to Resume Curbside Yard & Food Waste Service on Monday, March 1

8:24 a.m. - The City of Spokane will resume curbside yard and food waste pickup on Monday, March 1. The optional service runs from March through November.

Feb. 24

Man Arrested After Assaulting and Strangling Woman

2:40 p.m. - Suspect assaults and strangles victim before shooting out a window of her residence and fleeing the scene.

Arrest Made In Alleged Burglary and Drive by Shooting

2:35 p.m. - Two adults and a juvenile were arrested early this morning after an alleged burglary and drive by shooting.

Feb. 23

SPD Looking At High Number of Shootings

4:28 p.m. - Drive-by shootings on the increase in Spokane, SPD working cases diligently, seeking assistance from witnesses and the community

Celebrating Black History Month

8:23 a.m. - Recognizing Black Women in Leadership

Feb. 22

Remembering the 500,000 Americans Lost To COVID-19

5:12 p.m. - City flags at half-staff through Feb. 26

Catalytic Converter Theft

4:52 p.m. - SPD officers arrest a suspect for stealing a catalytic converter just hours after the theft was completed.

Shelter System Continues To Adjust For Need

8:33 a.m. - Rising temperatures, space availability, sustainability of contract support factors