News Releases for Week of Sunday, April 4, 2021

April 8

Teams Deliver COVID-19 Vaccine Upstream

2:59 p.m. - Disabled and homebound CARES Clients received COVID-19 vaccine over the past two days by the Spokane Fire Department's Integrated Medical Division.

City Launches 2021 Construction Season

1:14 p.m. - Economic recovery work and East Sprague upgrades continue

SPD Investigating a Robbery

12:13 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is investigating the robbery of a guest at a hotel in the 9600 block of North Newport Hwy.

Duplex Structure Fire

12:09 p.m. - April 7, at approximately 7:40 pm, SFD responded to the area of East Princeton Avenue /North Division Street to a 911 report of a house on fire.

April 7

Spokane Parks Windstorm Restoration Plans Underway

7:34 p.m. - Parks & Recreation is working with The Lands Council to mitigate damage to our urban tree canopy from the Jan. 13, 2021 windstorm.

Stolen Bikes Recovered

8:08 a.m. - High-end bikes stolen but quickly located by Downtown Precinct officers.

April 6

Flags to Remain Lowered For Congressman Alcee Hastings

3:03 p.m. - Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset, April 7

Virtual Spring Compost Fair Planned

2:06 p.m. - Discover the benefits of home composting at the annual Spring Compost Fair sponsored

East Spokane House Fire

2:04 p.m. - SFD was dispatched to the 1900 Block of East Sharp to a 911 report of smoke and fire emanating from the second floor of a residence.

April 5

Be a Good Teammate for GU and Spokane

3:05 p.m. - City and GU leaders urge health and safety

Tree Trimmer Rescue

9:07 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department responded to the area of Rockwood and Helena Ct on a report of a tree trimmer injured approximately 75 feet up in a tree.

Flags at Half-Staff Honoring the Victims of the Attack at the Capitol

9:01 a.m. - Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset, April 6