News Releases for Week of Sunday, March 6, 2022

March 11

Spokane City Council to Restart In-Person Meetings

4:42 p.m. - City Council has announced the return of in-person meetings at City Hall starting Monday, March 14.

Spokane City Council Spearheads 2022 State Legislative Outcomes

12:27 p.m. - Council Members, the Mayor and staff provided compelling testimony in public hearings on various issues.

March 10

City Seeking Operator for New Nightly Shelter

3:21 p.m. - Shelter would be activated to meet emergent needs, location to be determined

The Creek at Qualchan opens March 12, and Esmeralda opens March 16

12:47 p.m. - The Creek at Qualchan opens March 12, and Esmeralda opens March 16, 2022. Opening dates for Indian Canyon and Downriver will be announced soon.

March 9

12-year-old Willard Elementary student with firearm arrested

4:49 p.m. - 12-year-old Willard Elementary student arrested after bringing gun to school

March 8

Homicide Near 2nd and Maple

9:33 a.m. - Detectives investigating fatal shooting near 2nd and Maple

March 7

Special Ops Teams Remove Victim from River

8:30 a.m. - On Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 9:38 AM, several callers reported an adult floating face-down and lifeless in the river.

RV Fire Results in Civilian Fatality

8:24 a.m. - On Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 1:53 AM, a recreational vehicle on fire was reported.

Building Fire and Civilian Rescue

8:20 a.m. - At approximately 11:43 PM on Saturday, March 6, 2022, SFD responded to the area of 1700 East Queen Avenue for a report of a garage on fire.