News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 9, 2021

May 14

Flags Lowered For Peace Officers Memorial Day

5:43 p.m. - Mayor directs flags to fly half-staff

May 13

Goats Employed to Aid in Fire Prevention at City Parks

3:35 p.m. - Starting Friday, May 14, 2021, about 200 goats will be on the job to help reduce fire risk at three of Spokane’s natural park lands.

May 12

SPD currently investigating auto vs ped at Riverside and Stevens

5:30 p.m. - One person has been seriously injured in a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian at Riverside and Stevens.

Domestic Violence Unit Update

4:55 p.m. - Two recent domestic violence cases highlight the continued work of The Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Team

City Housing Action Plan Draft Ready For Review

4:41 p.m. - Public information and comment opportunities are coming up.

Argument Leads To Shooting

4:36 p.m. - Spokane Police are investigating a shooting with a victim that took place in the 1800 block of E Marshall around 7:30 PM.

Drop-in, Pop-up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics at Riverfront Today, Friday

1:07 p.m. - Riverfront Park and the City of Spokane are partnering with Safeway/Albertsons and the WA DOH to provide two drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

May 10

Two injured in North Spokane Shooting

10:01 p.m. - Over two dozen rounds were fired as multiple individuals exchanged gunfire near the intersection of Colton St and Wedgewood Ave

City to Receive Federal COVID Relief Funding

3:55 p.m. - Nearly $81 million in U.S. Treasury funds arriving in two installments

Spokane Flag Commission Announces New Flag Election Results

12:50 p.m. - The Spokane Flag Commission is excited to announce that Derek Landers’ design has been selected by the public as the new official Spokane city flag!

Domestic Violence Arrest

12:48 p.m. - Firearm discharged during domestic violence incident in North Spokane

Alert Citizen Helps Catch an Arsonist

12:45 p.m. - Alert citizens help SPD quickly arrest arsonist near TJ Meenach Bridge