News Releases for Week of Sunday, January 9, 2022

Jan. 14

East Fairview Residential Fire

8:44 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to the 3700 block of East Fairview Avenue to a report of smoke in a home.

Browne's Addition Apartment Fire

8:17 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to an apartment fire with reports from occupants of flames visible on the ceiling.

Jan. 13

Council Submits Letter to Mayor Regarding Emergency Warming Center

3:47 p.m. - The letter does not serve as a resolution or ordinance but instead serves as a call to action from Councilmembers to the Administration.

Gardner Appointed As City Planning Director

2:23 p.m. - Experience and vision cited as strengths in stakeholder feedback

Jan. 12

SPD's Volunteer Program

4:39 p.m. - SPD volunteer programs for young people renamed and refreshed

Flags Lowered For Senator Harry Reid

3:27 p.m. - Flags will be lowered until Thursday

Domestic Violence Arrest

9:25 a.m. - Ex-husband arrested after attempting to burn down victim’s house during domestic violence incident in South Spokane.

Jan. 11

Council Will Address Closing Of Emergency Warming Centers

1:54 p.m. - Special Study Session to discuss City’s response and solution

City Closures Planned For MLK Jr. Day

8:05 a.m. - Garbage and recycling pickup on normal schedule

Jan. 10

Assault/Luring Incident near Rogers High School

4:36 p.m. - SPD is currently investigating an assault/luring incident in the area of Rogers High School

Parks & Recreation Master Plan Will Help Guide Spending of ARP Funds

12:08 p.m. - Spokane Parks & Recreation was allocated $1,120,000 in the first round of the City of Spokane’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) appropriations last week.

Jan. 9

City Completes Full-City Plow

4:54 p.m. - Winter operations remain in place and attention turns to potholes.

City Looking for New Temporary Homeless Shelter

4:10 p.m. - Convention Center alternative would be activated as needed