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News Releases for Week of Sunday, August 25, 2013

Aug. 31

Man rescued from Spokane River

10 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a man in the Spokane River. The victim was successfully rescued and brought to shore.

Aug. 30

Second Avenue work begins Tuesday

1:14 p.m. - Work to install vaults and conduit begins Sept. 3 for a downtown fiber network, slowing traffic on Second Ave. and Stevens St. for up to two weeks.

School's in session, drive safely

1:10 p.m. - Help keep our children safe. Slow down around schools and look out for children crossing the street. Don’t compete. Share the street.

Aug. 29

Most park restrooms to close September 3

11:01 a.m. - Restrooms in most City of Spokane parks will close for the season on Tuesday, September 3, the day after Labor Day.

Successful conclusion of first season of SPYAL

8 a.m. - SPD celebrates their first season of the Spokane Police Youth Athletic League (S.P.Y.A.L.) with a BBQ on Aug 29th at 4pm at Liberty Park

South Hill residence fire

5:28 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 1422 W 14th Ave on August 29, 2013 at 5:28 AM.

Aug. 28

City Labor Day closures planned

3:56 p.m. - In observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2, City Hall will be closed along with other City facilities.

City, County Release Solid Waste Study

2:13 p.m. - Elected officials were briefed today on a new study on solid waste transfer and disposal options that was completed by the consulting firm HDR.

Field renovations underway at Franklin Park

12:49 p.m. - Work is underway at the Franklin Park Softball Complex that will result in major improvements to the fields themselves.

Pig Out in the Park opens today

10:35 a.m. - Pig Out in the Park, the annual food and music extravaganza in Spokane’s Riverfront Park over Labor Day weekend, opens today.

Aug. 27

Mayor speaks with Belton family

6:55 p.m. - Spokane Mayor David Condon met with the family of Delbert "Shorty" Belton today to talk about the public discussion in the wake of his murder.

Bridge Avenue to close temporarily

3:32 p.m. - Bridge Ave. from Monroe to Post streets will close temporarily on Wednesday at 8 a.m. to begin work on a new portion of the Centennial Trail.

SPD releases names of officers involved in 8/22 shooting

2 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is releasing the names of the police officers involved in a shooting on 8-22-2013.

Alert citizen helps catch burglar

1 p.m. - Help from an alert citizen who called 911 and the Spokane Police Department's Crime Analysis Unit lead to the arrest of Paul J Reinhart.

Final Doggie Dip tonight, 5-8 pm

11:47 a.m. - Final Parks and Recreation Doggie Dip , tonight, Hillyard Aquatic Center - 5 to 8 pm.

Aug. 26

North battalion duplex fire

10 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a structure fire of two Duplexes at 2514 N Denver St on August 26, 2013 at 10:00 PM.

New Fall Recreation Guide debuts this weekend

3:13 p.m. - New Fall Recreation Guide debuts this weekend. Find it in your mail mailbox or online at http://beta.spokanecity.org/parksrec/

Citizen tips lead TCU to ID and arrest two for burglary

Noon - Thanks to citizen's tips the Spokane Police Department Targeted Crime Unit (TCU) ID and arrest two for the burglary of Garland District business.