News Releases for Week of Sunday, August 20, 2023

Aug. 25

Cryptocurrency Scam Alert

2:35 p.m. - Spokane Police Department guidance for cryptocurrency scam victims

Council Members Denounce Mayor's Appearance with Extremists

8:39 a.m. - Council Members Stratton, Wilkerson and Zappone denounce Mayor’s appearance with a domestic terrorist, former Rep. Matt Shea, & extremist Sean Feucht.

Aug. 22

Suspect Arrested for Setting Fire

4:49 p.m. - Suspect arrested for reckless burning after lighting fire downtown

Maple Street Bridge Project Starts Aug. 27

3:02 p.m. - Crews will resurface the concrete deck with specialized concrete.

City Council Votes to Amend Spokane Municipal Code

9:10 a.m. - Spokane City Council votes to amend Spokane Municipal Code on residential rental housing regulations.

Aug. 21

Accidental Cooking Fire Displaces Local Family

4:47 p.m. - Spokane Fire responded to a report of a house on fire at 1317 East 13th Ave.

SPD Seeking Public's Help Locating Missing Vulnerable Adult

8:20 a.m. - SPD seeking public’s assistance locating missing vulnerable adult

15 Acre Wildfire in Westwood Natural Area Prompts Level 2 Evacuations

8:17 a.m. - Spokane Fire was dispatched to the 2800 block of West Thorpe Rd for a report of a fire near this location burning in the Westwood Natural Area.

Council President Encourages Virtual Participation in Aug. 21 Meeting

8:14 a.m. - Spokane City Council President Lori Kinnear encourages virtual participation in Aug. 21 Council meeting due to air quality.