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News Releases for Week of Sunday, February 20, 2022

Feb. 23

Spokane Humane Society Donates $250,000 Toward Riverfront Dog Park

10:13 a.m. - The Spokane Humane Society donated $250,000 towards construction of a dog park in the heart of Riverfront Park at the Forestry Shelter.

Feb. 22

Woodward Discusses Temporary Shelter Idea

2 p.m. - Stakeholders passionately express opposition during conversations

Two Stolen Vehicle Arrests Occur Almost Simultaneously

1:55 p.m. - Dayshift patrol officers recover multiple stolen vehicles, make multiple arrests, and recover a firearm during separate morning incidents

City to Resume Yard Waste Curbside Pickup Feb. 28

8:57 a.m. - Yard waste, food scraps and some paper items accepted.

Feb. 21

City Adding Temporary Shelter Capacity This Week

3:36 p.m. - Options add space during cold snap while work continues on permanent solutions

Three Separate Vehicle Collisions Result in One Fatality

8:20 a.m. - Three separate vehicle collisions result in one fatality, multiple injured persons, and two people requiring extrication.