News Releases for Week of Sunday, April 18, 2021

April 23

Police Activities League Boxing

4:19 p.m. - Community partners help offer up a one-two punch with police and area youth

April 22

New Street Trees to be Planted Friday as Part of SpoCanopy

5:11 p.m. - 25 new street trees will be planted in the West Central neighborhood on Friday, April 23 as part of SpoCanopy’s goals for increased tree canopy cover.

Recruitment Underway For Civil Rights Position

2:41 p.m. - Human rights leaders show support for position focus

SPD Duty to Intervene Policy

2:39 p.m. - Spokane Police Department’s Duty to Intercede policy already includes most portions of proposed Senate Bill 5066

What's Your Week?

2:37 p.m. - City launches online tool for residents to identify their recycling week

April 21

Riverfront Park Redevelopment - Spring 2021 Update

4:05 p.m. - The North Bank, Ice Age Floods Playground, wheels park, Hooptown USA court, Roskelley Performance Climbing Boulder, parking & more - opening late May!

Flags Remain Lowered For Former Vice President Walter Mondale

11:19 a.m. - Flags will remain lowered until his interment

April 20

Message to the Community on the Chauvin Trial

6:19 p.m. - Mayor Nadine Woodward, Councilmember Lori Kinnear, who chairs the Public Safety Committee, and Police Chief Craig Meidl release statement.

Organic land management demo begins in May at Chief Garry Park

2:56 p.m. - Organic land management demonstration at Chief Garry Park through a collaboration with Beyond Pesticides, Natural Grocers, & City Council.

April 19

Behavioral Health Unit Responds To Increased Crisis Calls

2:27 p.m. - March crisis calls up significantly, intervention efforts making for best possible outcomes

Shadle Park House Fire

2:24 p.m. - SFD responds to the 4300 Block of North Maple Street on a report of a possible house fire.

State Auditor Makes Four Findings in CHHS Review

12:32 p.m. - Woodward reported employee concerns to agency and requested review

Flags at Half-Staff Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Indy

10:38 a.m. - Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset, April 20

SIIR Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

9:09 a.m. - A Spokane Police officer was involved in an OIS incident on April 17. The officer fired his service weapons at an armed vehicle prowling suspect.