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News Releases for Week of Sunday, July 9, 2023

July 14

City Council Seeks Answers to Mayor's Budgetary Plans For 2024

4:26 p.m. - Council is requesting an earlier preview of the 2024 budget.

Shakespeare in the Park Returns with New Location

3:56 p.m. - Shakespeare in the Park comes to Riverfront, Manito, and Sky Prairie (new this year!) for free community performances

Resources Available To Cool Off During Predicted Extreme Heat

10:53 a.m. - Six Spokane Public Library and TRAC are available to provide indoor cooling areas for Saturday and Sunday's hot daytime temperatures.

July 13

City Administrator Resigns; Investigation Closed

4:41 p.m. - Investigation revealed evidence of sexual harassment policy violation

SPD Concludes Sexual Assault Kit Testing Program

3:24 p.m. - SPD concludes multi-year project to test hundreds of sexual assault kits, successfully reviewing all tested kits, and identifying several defendants.

City Crews Working to Repair Water Main Break

2:26 p.m. - City of Spokane Water Department crews worked to assess and repair a water main break at Freya St. and 13th Ave. in south Spokane.

July 12

Council Seeks Volunteers for Potential Pro and Con Committees

3:34 p.m. - The Spokane City Council will appoint community members to pro and con committees for two upcoming ballot measures.

July 10

SPD Arrests Man After Hours Long Standoff

4:44 p.m. - Suspect who brandished a weapon at officers arrested after hours long standoff