News Releases for Week of Sunday, June 20, 2021

June 25

Cooling Center Capacity Doubles On Governor's Order

3:59 p.m. - Lifting of COVID restrictions on social distancing immediately expands space

Splash Pad Update 6/25

2:22 p.m. - Fifteen splash pads now open!

City Council Members Elected To Association of Washington Cities Board

8:15 a.m. - Council President Breean Beggs wins award

June 24

Splash Pad Update 6/24

4:50 p.m. - Splash pads at Franklin, Thornton Murphy, and Underhill parks now open; total open splash pads is 12.

Free Open Swimming Starts July 5 at City Pools

4:44 p.m. - 2021 Aquatics Season Update

Property Crime Prevention

3:10 p.m. - Property crimes drop when residents work with SPD and take proactive measures

Commercial Fire

3:08 p.m. - SFD responded to a 911 call reporting a vehicle on fire in 3220 North Monroe Street parking lot.

SPD Arrest Following Standoff

3:04 p.m. - SPD arrests barricaded suspect after near four hour standoff

City Establishing Temporary Cooling Resources

1:11 p.m. - Center opening at Riverfront Park, libraries available during business hours

City Water Users Urged To Reduce Usage

11:30 a.m. - Following summer conservation guidance needed to assist with chlorine shortage

June 23

SPD Investigating Shooting

3:29 p.m. - SPD investigating early morning shooting which left one individual deceased, another critically injured

Northside Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Fire

3:27 p.m. - SFD responded to a 911 call reporting a fire in brush-covered terrain near East Cleveland Avenue/North Ruby Place.

June 22

Mayor Announces Leadership Addition

3:42 p.m. - Former federal housing official with foster system experience to be special advisor

Autumn Ridge Apartment Fire

1:38 p.m. - The investigation of the Autumn Ridge Apartment fire on June 19, 2021 is complete.

SPD Investigating Fatality Collision

12:57 p.m. - SPD investigating fatality collision in the area of 2300 E. Trent Avenue

Vehicular Assault

12:53 p.m. - Spokane Police suspect cannabis use in a serious injury collision. The driver of the suspect vehicle is charged with Vehicular Assault and DUI.

June 21

MultiCare Hosts ‘Rebound Spokane’ June 26 in Riverfront Park

2:10 p.m. - MultiCare Health System will host a pop-up vaccine clinic on Saturday, June 26 from 12 – 5 PM in Riverfront Park with Hooptown USA

Citizens Asked To Weigh In On Location for New Water Tank

8:47 a.m. - Survey will be open through July 2