News Releases for Week of Sunday, April 28, 2024

May 3

Flags Lowered for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

12:52 p.m. - Flags will be at half-staff throughout the weekend.

SPD Emphasis to Keep Parks Safe

12:47 p.m. - Spokane Police conduct park emphasis including enforcement of after-hours City Park violations

May 2

Male Transported to Area Hospital After Crash into Spokane River

11:58 a.m. - One male has been transported to a hospital with life threatening injuries after crashing into the Spokane River.

May 1

SPD Arrests Long Time Conivcted Felon After Brief Standoff

5:26 p.m. - SPD arrests long time conivcted felon for robbery after brief standoff in a North Spokane McDonald’s parking lot

SPD requests public assistance in locating a missing elderly person

4:04 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from the public to locate Terra L. Havens (71).

SPD Arrests Two in Park Shooting

2:06 p.m. - SPD arrests two teenagers for drive-by shooting after shots were fired at busy park

Downtown Parking Meter Swapout to Start

11:10 a.m. - The City is starting the process of swapping out downtown parking meters from dual- to single-space devices in the paid parking area.

April 30

Commercial Fire Burns, Firefighters Narrowly Escape Injury

10:13 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a call from employees at the US Bank branch on 29th Ave.

Victim Safely Recovered, Suspect Still on the Loose

7:50 a.m. - The suspect, 51 year-old Jospeh Parisien, is still outstanding. Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call 911.

Council Votes to Amend Residential Rental Notice Period

7:47 a.m. - Ordinance C36515 amends the SMC regarding residential rental properties and establishes a minimum notice period for residential rent increases.

Council Votes to Put Mayor's Community Safety Levy on August Ballot

7:42 a.m. - Levy funding would go toward maintaining existing community safety services and new city-wide and neighborhood investments

April 29

Final Day to Request Disposal Pass Friday, May 3

10:17 a.m. - The final day for City residents to request a disposal pass this spring is Friday, May 3.