News Releases for Week of Sunday, March 24, 2024

March 28

Arterial Construction Projects Start Monday

12:54 p.m. - The community is urged to plan for detours and alternate routes.

March 27

SPD Arrests Multiple Suspects in Brazen Downtown Daylight Robbery

4:47 p.m. - Multiple suspects got arrested from downtown daylight robbery.

Indian Canyon Golf Course Opens Friday

2:33 p.m. - Indian Canyon will open for the season on Friday, March 29, 2024.

SPD Arrests Male for 1st Degree Kidnapping

1:44 p.m. - DV after victim held against her will on separate occasions over 2 days, suspect released on own recognizance by court 12 hours after being booked

March 26

Palisades North Trailhead Improvements Public Workshop #2

4:13 p.m. - City of Spokane Parks & Recreation invites the community to attend a public workshop to review plans for the Palisades North Trailhead improvements

Council Member Paul Dillon Champions Fentanyl Resolution

9:12 a.m. - On Monday, Council Member Dillon championed a resolution to address the fentanyl crisis in Spokane.

Council Member Bingle Proposes Mandatory Treatment for Overdoses

9:11 a.m. - During Monday’s Briefing Session, Council Member Jonathan Bingle brought forth an amendment to add language to Resolution 2024-0031.

March 25

Spokane Secures Funding Agreements for Encampment Cleanup

9:43 a.m. - City of Spokane, state agencies reach agreement for flexible deployment of millions in funding for public safety and homeless outreach efforts.

Spokane Secures Funding Agreement for Encampment Cleanup

9:32 a.m. - City of Spokane, state agencies reach agreement for flexible deployment of millions in funding for public safety and homeless outreach efforts

Male Arrested for 4 Counts of Assault in the First Degree

9:30 a.m. - Shortly before 6am on Saturday March 23, 2024, Spokane police responded to a shooting in the 900 block of E Indiana Ave.

Mayor Brown Proposes Strategic Investment Plans With ARPA, New Opioid

9:20 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown is proposing two strategic investment plans using American Rescue Plan Act and opioid abatement funds.