News Releases for Week of Sunday, September 3, 2023

Sept. 8

Volunteer Clean-Up Days Scheduled for September, October

12:13 p.m. - Volunteer Clean-Up Days consisting of graffiti cleanup and litter pickup are scheduled in September and October in Spokane.

Council Members Express Concerns Regarding SCRAPS

9:42 a.m. - Council Members Cathcart and Stratton respond to constituent concerns of unethical treatment at Spokane County Regional Animal Protective Services.

Sept. 7

Spokane City Council Seeks Applications for New MCJCS

9:48 a.m. - The Spokane City Council is seeking new members for its upcoming Municipal Criminal Justice Coordinating Subcommittee (MCJCS).

Wilkerson Responds to the Funding Process of ARPA Money For Nonprofits

9:40 a.m. - Council Member Wilkerson responds to the recent allegations of the nonprofit organization, “Jewels Helping Hands,” misuse of city-funded ARPA dollars.

Spokane Police Investigating Shooting in Downtown Spokane

8:16 a.m. - Spokane Police responded to a shooting which had just occurred in the area of State St and Pacific Ave.

Spokane Police Investigating Fatal Collision in Downtown Spokane

8:10 a.m. - Spokane Police responded to the intersection of S Maple St and W Fourth Ave for an automobile-versus-pedestrian collision.

Sept. 6

One Dead, One Injured, In Early Morning Shooting

11:47 a.m. - One person dead, one injured, in early morning shooting

Sept. 5

Historic Corbin Art Center’s 125th Anniversary Sept. 9-17

2:15 p.m. - The historic D. C. Corbin house, now the Corbin Art Center, will mark 125 years with a drop-in event September 9 – 17, 2023 from noon – 7 p.m. daily

City Seeks Community Feedback on Proposed Housing Code Changes

12:20 p.m. - Draft Text Amendments to Code Available for Public Comment

Sept. 3

SPD investigating fatal shooting in Northeast Spokane

8:52 a.m. - SPD investigating fatal shooting on N Astor St.