News Releases for Week of Sunday, April 23, 2023

April 28

City Council to Discuss Proposed Controlled Substance Ordinance

2:34 p.m. - City Council will preview a draft proposal of a controlled substances ordinance.

April 27

Finch Arboretum Hosts Free Arbor Day Festivities Saturday

2:44 p.m. - Join the Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Finch Arboretum

Annual Snapshot of Spokane Co. Homeless Pop. Reveals Overall Increase

12:42 p.m. - The 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count revealed a decrease in chronic homelessness and an increase overall from 2022.

April 26

Downtown Burglary Arrest

2:17 p.m. - Suspect arrested for multiple downtown burglaries

Information Needed In Sexual Assault Investigation

2:15 p.m. - Information needed in on-going sexual assault investigation

April 25

Mayor Hosting Budget Town Hall Series

3:11 p.m. - Listening sessions in each Council district will focus on priorities, feedback

April 24

Council Considers Resolution for Code Required Police Investigation

4:38 p.m. - Spokane City Council President Breean Beggs brought forward a resolution requesting that the Mayor comply with Spokane Municipal Code 04.32.030(Q).

100 New Street Trees Coming to NE & NW Neighborhoods

4:25 p.m. - 100 new street trees will be planted in West Central, Emerson Garfield, Bemiss, Nevada Heights, and Hillyard, as a part of the SpoCanopy program

Shooting On Sharp Avenue

8:12 a.m. - A male called 911 from a residence in the 2100 block of West Sharp and said a man had just shot at him.