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News Releases for Week of Sunday, March 5, 2017

March 10

Looff Building Demolition Begins Next Week

4:30 p.m. - Construction on the new building for the Looff Carrousel is underway, with building demolition scheduled to begin Monday, March 13, 2017.

SPD Arrests Suspect After a Standoff Lasting Several Hours

4:06 p.m. - Spokane Police arrest suspect hiding in attic of residence after a standoff lasting several hours.

New Salish Name for Canada Island in Riverfront Park

1:22 p.m. - Park Board selected a new name for Canada Island - a Salish name snx? mene? (sin-HOO-men-huh), translated to Salmon People.

March 9

Spokane Fire Department: Don’t forget to check your smoke alarms!

3:16 p.m. - With the upcoming time change, SFD says it’s a good, easy reminder when changing clocks to check your smoke alarms and change batteries. 

March 7

City to Review Response Plan to Winter Weather

4:22 p.m. - The Spokane City Council will consider a resolution on Monday, March 13, to establish a process to consider improvements to the City’s Snow Plan.