News Releases for Week of Sunday, November 12, 2023

Nov. 17

SPD Major Crimes Homicide Investigation

8:41 a.m. - SPD’s Major Crimes Unit conducting death investigation after three people, including two children, are found deceased.

Nov. 16

Numerica Skate Ribbon Opens for Ice Skating Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023

12:05 p.m. - The Numerica Skate Ribbon will open Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, welcoming ice skaters for another beautiful winter at Spokane’s downtown park

City Closures Planned For Thanksgiving

10:47 a.m. - Solid Waste Services will be a day late after the holiday

Parks Invites Feedback on Palisades North Trailhead Improvements

9:38 a.m. - Parks & Recreation invites the community to attend a public workshop on Palisades North Trailhead improvements and opportunities: November 30, 2023

Chief Meidl Announces His Resignation

8:50 a.m. - Chief Meidl's last day with the Spokane Police Department will be December 31st.

Early Morning Residential Fire Started by Space Heater Injures One

8:48 a.m. - This incident is a stark reminder of the importance of functional smoke alarms in residences.

Nov. 15

Public Assistance Requested in Identifying Armed Robber

9:35 a.m. - The depicted individual, wearing a distinctive mask and pink costume, is the suspect in an armed robbery which occurred just after 5PM on 11-13-23.

Nov. 13

Residential Fire Started by Space Heater Injures One

12:45 p.m. - SFD prevented a potentially devastating house fire Sunday morning.