News Releases for Week of Sunday, November 5, 2023

Nov. 10

Stuff Green Carts with Leaves and Food Waste

12:59 p.m. - Curbside pick-up will be suspended Dec. 1 for the winter.

Nov. 9

Commercial Fire Kept Contained to Dust Collection Machinery

2:30 p.m. - Engine 7 and Ladder 1 were dispatched to the ADM Milling Company for a general activation of their fire alarm system.

Spokane Parks Receives Grant to Repair Broken Playgrounds at 16 Parks

1:58 p.m. - Spokane Parks & Recreation received a $100,000 grant to repair broken play equipment, like slides and swings, at 16 parks in 2024

SPD Reminds Public to Protest Peacefully

11:43 a.m. - Spokane Police remind the public to exercise their 1st Amendment rights peacefully and lawfully

Nov. 8

SPD Investigating Suspicious Substance

2:03 p.m. - SPD responds to a suspicious substance at the County Elections Office

Council Seeks Volunteers for Potential Pro and Con Committees

11:14 a.m. - Spokane City Council will likely appoint members of the community to pro and con committees for two ballot measures.

Nov. 7

Spokane City Council Abruptly Adjourns Legislative Session

8:25 a.m. - Council Members abruptly moved to recess after members of the audience repeatedly violated Council Open Forum rules.

Nov. 6

Veterans Day Is a Parking Meter Holiday

8:57 a.m. - Curbside garbage and recycling pick-up is on schedule

Northeast Spokane Homicide Investigation

8:18 a.m. - Detectives investigating apparent homicide after body discovered in vacant house

Police Arrest Man Driving Stolen Construction Equipment

8:16 a.m. - Officers arrest man who stole a large piece of heavy construction type equipment, ran over a fence, and attempted to drive away