News Releases for Week of Sunday, March 5, 2023

March 10

Mayor, Councilmembers Propose Fee Alternatives

1:43 p.m. - Approach begins collecting interim fee and establishes community engagement

The Friends of Manito Creates Endowment Fund for Manito Park

10:49 a.m. - The Friends of Manito is proud to announce the establishment of an endowment fund to support the ongoing preservation and care of Manito Park.

March 9

City Council to consider $7M affordable housing recommendation.

2:17 p.m. - Spokane City Council to consider $7M affordable housing recommendation.

Cochran Basin Project Will Close TJ Meenach Dr.

8:21 a.m. - Detour route in effect starting Monday, March 13.

March 8

SPD arrests juvenile suspect in robbery with shot fired

12:03 p.m. - On 03-07-23, just after 7PM, SPD responded to a commercial robbery at a business in the 3000 block of N Monroe St.

E Cleveland homicide investigation

11:12 a.m. - One person deceased after shooting, vehicle crash

Patrol discovers two people deceased while conducting a welfare check

9:31 a.m. - On March 7,2023, around 12:30 PM, officers were dispatched to a residence near the 2400 block of N. Madelia St. for a welfare check.

March 7

Male arrested for felony harassment after early morning SWAT stand-off

2:36 p.m. - On March 6, 2023 around 3:30 pm, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of E. 29th Ave for a threat report.

City Council Adopts Cannon Streetcar Suburb Local Historic District

10:54 a.m. - City Council voted unanimously to adopt the efforts of the Cliff-Cannon neighbors to create a Cannon Streetcar Suburb Local Historic District.

March 6

Current collision investigation on E Mission Ave

5:15 p.m. - SPD is currently investigating a fatal vehicle collision in the 2600 block of E Mission Ave, near Chief Gary Park.

South Hill Residential Fire

8:19 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department units responded to a reported structure fire at 1020 E 39th Ave.