News Releases for Week of Sunday, March 7, 2021

March 12

Kidnapping Scam

4:59 p.m. - Recently there has been an increase in “kidnapping scams” in the Spokane area. SPD wants the public to be aware of these scams and to report them.

March 11

SFD Selected To Participate In National Grade School Safety Program

11:42 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department is one of five local teams throughout the State of Washington participating in the two year FEMA grant funded program.

Hamilton Corridor Work To Resume on Monday, March 15

11:08 a.m. - Other work also is slated for Hamilton corridor this year

March 10

National League of Cities 2021 Leadership in Community Program

3:32 p.m. - Spokane is one of eight cities to be awarded in this program and will receive $10,000 in direct financial support.

SIIR Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

3:20 p.m. - The Spokane Independent Investigative Response Team is investigating an Officer Involved Shooting that took place on March 7, around 7pm in Chattaroy.

West Spofford Residential Structure Fire

2:20 p.m. - Wednesday SFD was dispatched to the 700 block of West Spofford Avenue for a residential structure fire.

Spring Activities Begin at Riverfront Park

11:18 a.m. - Spring 2021 activities at Riverfront include an outdoor market, health and fitness programs, and an interactive kid’s puzzle exploring downtown

March 9

Mayor Appoints Feist to Public Works Director

2:54 p.m. - Feist to replace Simmons, who accepted county chief executive position

Downriver Golf Course opens Wednesday, Esmeralda opens Friday

1:10 p.m. - Two more Spokane golf courses are opening this week – Downriver opens Wednesday, March 10, 2021 and Esmeralda opens Friday, March 12, 2021.

March 8

Late Morning South Hill Apartment Fire

3:10 p.m. - Sunday, March 7, SFD and Fire District 8 were dispatched to the 3100 block of East 37th Avenue for an apartment building on fire.