News Releases for September 2024

Sept. 30

SPD Asking for Help to Locate Missing Vulnerable Adult

2:05 p.m. - Spokane Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing vulnerable adult.

Cathcart Issues Letter on Proposed Handford Site Waste Transportation

8:36 a.m. - Councilman Michael Cathcart issued a letter to federal and state officials calling for transparency and public hearings.

Sept. 27

City of Spokane Issues Preliminary Layoff Notices

4:58 p.m. - On Friday, the City of Spokane issued preliminary layoff notices to 29 employees across various departments.

Whistalks Way Traffic Impacts Begin Sept. 30th

4:11 p.m. - Drivers in northwest Spokane will experience traffic impacts on Whistalks Way starting Monday, Sept. 30.

Suspect arrested 3 times in 3 days for vehicle theft, vehicle prowling

3:59 p.m. - Suspect arrested 3 times in 3 days for vehicle theft, vehicle prowling

Sept. 25

Section of Cheney-Spokane Rd. to Open Thursday

2:43 p.m. - Friday will be the last day with flaggers at Meadow Lane Rd. and US 195.

Suspect arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from police

12:34 p.m. - Suspect arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from police, officer injured during incident

SPD investigating fatal motorcycle collision

10:38 a.m. - SPD investigating fatal motorcycle collision

Sept. 24

Council Members To Host Second In Series Of Homelessness Roundtables

4:03 p.m. - Council Members will join with local businesses and community organizations to examine several ordinances related to homelessness.

Firefighter's Quick Response Saves Two Homes in Northwest Spokane

11:18 a.m. - Engine 16 was dispatched to the 4600 block of North Royal Court for a reported vehicle fire in a carport adjacent to a home.

Sept. 19

Garland District House Fire Displaces One

3:14 p.m. - At 11:29 p.m. on Tuesday, 09/17/2024, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire in the 1100 block of West Garland Avenue.

Indian Canyon Golf Course to Undergo Bunker Renovation

11:10 a.m. - Players at Indian Canyon Golf Course will soon enjoy renovated bunkers, including re-shaping, new drainage and liners, and new sand

Sept. 18

Mayor Opposes State, Federal Agencies' Plans to Ship Liquid Radioactiv

3:05 p.m. - Mayor expresses concern for lack of updated environmental impact statement, consultation with local emergency office and first responders

Sept. 16

Local Firefighters to Train in Donated Building This Week

2:10 p.m. - Spokane County Fire District 9 and Spokane Fire Department firefighters will conduct training drills in the former Frontier Behavioral Health building

Sept. 13

Flags Lowered for Former Representative Dennis Flannigan

8:56 a.m. - Flags lowered to half-staff

Sept. 12

Mayor Brown, Council President Wilkerson propose sunset provision for

10:17 a.m. - Mayor and Council President announce their intentions to establish a Community Safety Fund and a 10-year sunset provision for the proposed measure.

Sept. 11

Flags Fly Half-Staff for Patriot Day

9:10 a.m. - City facilities observe Patriot Day

Sept. 10

Mayor Brown Proposes New Special US Assistant Attorney Role to Target

10:18 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown proposes creating a new Special US Assistant Attorney position to focus on narcotics prosecution.

Sept. 9

High Traffic Impacts This Week

5:03 p.m. - Drivers are urged to plan for reduced lanes, detours, and alternate routes.

Sept. 6

Stabbing Suspect in Custody

4:43 p.m. - Female suspect in custody after North Spokane stabbing injures two, swift response by officers prevents injuries to 3rd victim

Cooling resources available during predicted extreme heat

1:28 p.m. - As high temperatures move into the region, all City of Spokane residents are reminded that cooling resources are available to them.

Sept. 4

Brown Administration Announces Two New Cost-Saving Measures

11 a.m. - Mayor Brown proposes new retirement incentive and freeze of Cabinet's cost-of-living adjustments

Sept. 2

City reminds drivers to slow down in school zones

Noon - As Spokane Public Schools students head back to class on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the City reminds motorists to slow down in school zones.

Sept. 1

SPD seeks help locating an elderly missing vulnerable female

5:16 p.m. - SPD is asking for your help locating Trevis Ormsbee (68). She has medical conditions that put her at risk. If you see her, please call Crime Check.