News Releases for Week of Sunday, August 13, 2023

Aug. 19

Safer Air Center activated due to poor air quality

8:28 a.m. - A regional temporary, short-term drop-in safer air center and other indoor options are being offered due to heavy smoke.

Aug. 18

Suspect Arrested for Multiple Charges After SWAT Standoff

8:34 a.m. - Rape, robbery suspect engages police in lengthy standoff

Aug. 16

Assault Victim Dies; Two Suspects’ Charges Upgraded to Murder

3:25 p.m. - Assault victim dies; charges upgraded to murder for two suspects.

Council Member Cathcart Joins BROADLINC PDA

12 p.m. - Council Member Michael Cathcart has been appointed to the Spokane Regional Broadband Public Development Authority as liaison from the City of Spokane.

Aug. 14

Juveniles arrested after vehicle thefts, many other criminal acts

5:13 p.m. - SPD actively investigating multiple incidents of vehicle theft and reckless behavior, five arrested over the weekend

Cooling Resources Available During Predicted Extreme Heat

8:55 a.m. - All residents are reminded that cooling resources are available to help them chill out in Spokane during heat waves.