News Releases for Week of Sunday, March 3, 2024

March 8

Mayor Brown Applauds Legislature's Investments Across Spokane

9:50 a.m. - Millions allocated to Spokane from across three state budgets

March 7

Mother of a Teenager in Jail for an April 2023 Homicide Also Booked

5:03 p.m. - The mother of a teenager in jail for an April 2023 homicide also booked for murder in the case

Spokane Public Library Hosts Weekly Water Wise Wednesday Workshops

2:27 p.m. - Spokane Public Library will host weekly Water Wise Workshops in collaboration with the City Water Department every Wednesday in March and April.

March 6

SPD Arrests Suspect Involved in String of Local Commercial Burglaries

2:37 p.m. - SPD arrests suspect involved in string of local commercial burglaries after patrol officers recognize suspect from security video.

March 5

DUI X 2

4:53 p.m. - DUI emphasis officers arrest a man for impaired driving during a traffic stop & then arrest his wife for the same crime when she pulls up to the scene

SPD Arrests Male for Malicious Mischief

2:32 p.m. - SPD arrests male for malicious mischief after causing over $10,000.00 of damage to medical care facility, Hostage Team negotiators respond to assist.

Apply For City Boards & Commissions to Ensure Inclusive Representation

11:25 a.m. - The City of Spokane is calling on its diverse and talented residents to apply for vacant positions on various boards and commissions.

Council Member Dillon Champions Ordinance Clarifying Parking Lot Uses

8:24 a.m. - Spokane City Council voted on an ordinance clarifying parking lot uses in Centers and Corridors.

Dillon and Zappone Lead Passage of Family Friendly Festivals Ordinance

8:21 a.m. - Council passed the “Family Friendly Festivals” Ordinance, which allows families to stay together at street festivals that serve alcohol.

Former Pasco Police Officer Sentenced in a Spokane Cold Case Murder

8:18 a.m. - A former Pasco Police Officer was sentenced in a Spokane cold case murder that spanned 38 years and resulted in two trials.

March 4

Spokane Police Department Responds to an Armed Barricaded Subject

1:10 p.m. - Spokane Police Officers, SWAT, HNT, EDU & K9 respond to an armed barricaded subject who attempted to light his residence on fire with a victim inside.

SPD Arrests Male for 1st Degree Robbery

7:49 a.m. - SPD arrests male for 1st degree robbery, store clerk stabbed during theft of a water bottle