News Releases for May 2022

May 31

Sunday Morning Fire on South Freya

9:02 a.m. - The cause of this early morning incident remains under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.

SPD Asking For Public's Assistance in Locating Missing Juvenile

9 a.m. - SPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing/runaway juvenile

May 27

Red Wagon in Riverfront to Receive Fresh Paint, Minor Repairs

10:20 a.m. - The red wagon in Riverfront Park, named The Childhood Express, is slated to receive a fresh coat of paint along with minor metal repairs.

May 26

Cultural Event Incentive Grants Available from American Rescue Plan Fu

6:21 p.m. - Cultural Event Incentive Grants Available from American Rescue Plan Funds

Upriver Park Ribbon Cutting June 2

3:52 p.m. - Ribbon cutting and dedication for Upriver Park renovations funded by Avista

Early Morning Northside Residential Fire

1:47 p.m. - SFD along with units from Spokane County Fire District 9 were dispatched to the 6900 Block of North Douglass Street to a reported house on fire.

Community Asked for Design Input on New Liberty Park Playground

12:09 p.m. - Survey open now through June 12, 2022 on new playground design at Liberty Park.

Woodward Names Smithson Interim City Attorney

12:03 p.m. - Smithson to work with retiring Ormsby during transitional period

Fire in Old Northside Lowe's Building

11:41 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department are Fire District 9 responded to a reported fire at the old northside Lowes building on the 6900 block of Division.

Morning Residential Fire, Adult Burn Victim

11:20 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to the 800 Block of East 33rd Avenue to a report of smoke coming from a neighbor's door.

Early Morning Fire

11:18 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to the 1300 Block of West Grace Avenue to a report of a house on fire.

May 25

Parks & Recreation Releases Draft Master Plan

1:46 p.m. - Parks & Recreation released a draft Master Plan, created from feedback from more than 5,300 residents at 25 engagement opportunities.

Flags at Half-Staff Honoring Robb Elementary School Shooting Victims

11:39 a.m. - Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset, May 28

May 24

City Council Approves Drought Response Measures Ordinance

8:20 a.m. - Ordinance moves Spokane toward more responsible water conservation

May 23

City Receives $500,000 in Grants for Northeast Area

12 p.m. - EPA funds to be used for Brownfields assessment projects

'Taking Leadership Skills Back To the Neighborhoods'

10:54 a.m. - City, Gonzaga partnership academy energizes volunteers to take next steps for their community

City Closures Planned For Memorial Day

9:30 a.m. - Riverfront Park attractions and City golf courses are open

May 20

SPD Assists with Lilac Parade

4:21 p.m. - SPD set to help provide a safe and enjoyable Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade

CM Cathcart Proposes Striking Amendment on Proposed Water Use Ban

2:47 p.m. - Council Member Cathcart has presented the City Council with a substitute vision on how the City can reduce water usage through incentives & education

May 19

Ormsby Announces Retirement as City Attorney

2:04 p.m. - Will continue leading risk management work in reduced capacity into August

Downtown High-Rise Fire

12:23 p.m. - FireComm received a message reporting an automatic alarm activating in the Park Tower Apartments in downtown Spokane.

May 18

Free Riverfront Park Spring and Summer Activities 2022

4:50 p.m. - Riverfront has a variety of community engagement programs offered free to the community this spring & summer! Thank you to our incredible sponsors.

City of Spokane to Host Citywide Traffic Calming Workshops

2:36 p.m. - Community participation and conversation on neighborhood traffic safety

May 17

Woodward, Cathcart Propose Police, Behavior Health Partnership

1:38 p.m. - Program would co-locate police, behavioral health services in former library site

Kardong Pedestrian Bridge Renovation Begins May 23, 2022

11:55 a.m. - Construction begins Monday, May 23 on the Don Kardong pedestrian bridge renovation.

City Council Approves Amended Interim Zoning Ordinance

8:07 a.m. - Action moves the City forward on path for proposed Trent Shelter

May 16

City Begins Installation of New Parking Meters

2:38 p.m. - Upgraded payment devices hit the streets this week.

SPD Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Vulnerable Adult

11:26 a.m. - Nina has been located. Thank you to all that assisted.

Spokane Police Officers Replace Seven Year Old's Stolen Bicycle

11:22 a.m. - Spokane Police Department officers replace seven year old’s bicycle after it’s taken during robbery

May 12

Remembering the One Million Americans Lost To COVID-19

2:55 p.m. - City flags at half-staff through May 16

City Seeks Proposals for $10M in Affordable Housing Funds

10:32 a.m. - Funding from three sources to help address housing crisis

May 11

Spokane Fire Special Rescue

3:11 p.m. - SFD was dispatched to a significant rescue of nine waterfowl from the family Anatidae. (Confused? Did I get your attention yet)?

May 10

Goats Return to Spokane Parks to Aid in Fire Prevention

5:09 p.m. - The program is intended to reduce fire risk in natural areas by reducing brush and tree sapling density.

SFD Investigators Update on Three Recent Fires

10:40 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Investigation unit provides an update for three recent incidents.

Neighbor Helps SPD Arrest Suspect

8:16 a.m. - Good Samaritan assists in arrest of a suspect in a volatile incident where two suspects posed a significant threat to police and community

Emergency Rent Assistance Funds to Become Available for City Residents

8:13 a.m. - Application Process to be Determined

May 9

Early Morning Second Alarm Fire Injures One Occupant

10:08 a.m. - SFD received multiple 911 calls indicating a large house fire in Spokane's Nevada Heights Neighborhood.

Fire Victim Rescued From Residential Fire in Critical Condition

10:06 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to a report of a trailer on fire in the San Souci Mobile Home Park.

Early Morning House Fire in Gary Park Neighborhood Displaces Eight

10:03 a.m. - SFD responded to a structure fire in the Garry Park neighborhood.

Technical Rescue Team Called Upon for Weather Event

10:01 a.m. - SFD and SVFD was dispatched to a significant incident indicating multiple reports of persons trapped in house trailers in the Central Mobile Home Park

Critical Neonatal and Pediatric Emergency Care Capability Enhanced

9:56 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department offers new pediatric life-saving tools system-wide

Early Morning Structure Fire

9:51 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to a structure fire reported by a security guard patrolling a row of vacant residences.

May 6

Annual Snapshot of County Homeless Population Reveals 2-Year Increase

11:30 a.m. - Story map to provide context to data

City Re-Starts Shelter Operator Search Process

10:11 a.m. - Independent Group to Review Requests for Proposals

City Adopts Placard System to Indicate Reserved Parking Spaces

10:08 a.m. - New visual notification is next step in renovation of parking system.

City Seeks To Fill Vacancy for Neighborhood Project Advisory Committee

8:30 a.m. - Emerson/Garfield area representative will help prioritize projects.

May 5

Media Release: SFD & Red Cross Partner in National Home Fire Campaign

4:53 p.m. - On May 7, SFD & American Red Cross volunteers will be visiting homes in the Nevada Heights neighborhood installing free smoke & carbon monoxide alarms

Drive-by Shooting Arrest

12 p.m. - SPD makes arrest in a series of drive-by shootings this week

Children Asked to Help Design New Playground at Liberty Park

8:35 a.m. - A children’s design workshop will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Liberty Park Library, from 10 A.M.  – Noon

CM Bingle Files Complaint against Continuum of Care Board Chair

8:11 a.m. - Alleges violations of ethics code through improper actions in shelter process

May 4

Missing Vulnerable Adult

9:07 a.m. - Spokane Police Department is asking for any help from the community to help locate Les Kremer.

May 3

SPD Responds To Multiple Shootings Monday Night

8:42 a.m. - SPD responds to five-reported shootings on Monday night in just under two hours. One of the incidents resulted in a female being shot multiple times.

Two Repeat Offenders Arrested

8:40 a.m. - Two repeat offenders with 21 prior felony convictions each arrested for multiple felonies after being located in a stolen trailer with guns and drugs.

May 2

Northeast Residential Basement Fire

12:59 p.m. - SFD responded to a residential structure fire in the 2600 block of East Sanson Avenue.