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News Releases for Week of Sunday, June 13, 2021

June 18

Civil Service Test Fest

8:16 a.m. - City offering extended Civil Service testing hours

June 17

2021 Drive-in 4th of July Fireworks at multiple sites across Spokane

3:38 p.m. - Several partners & underwriters are coming together again to bring the community a geographically dispersed 4th of July celebration at four locations

Mayor Orders Investigation of Allegations

10:48 a.m. - Directs legal, HR to find outside assistance with investigation of email allegations

June 16

City Releases Statement Regarding Email Inquires

5:11 p.m. - Email sent this morning by NHHS director to city administrator

Council Members' Statement Regarding Resignation of Cupid Alexander

5:08 p.m. - Spokane City Council Members have issued the following statements regarding the resignation of Division Director of NHHS Cupid Alexander.

June 15

Multi Hour Standoff Concludes With Arrest of Domestic Violence Suspect

7:12 p.m. - Police officers respond to a no-contact order violation

Council Member Wilkerson and Community Celebrates Juneteenth 2021

7:02 p.m. - Council Member Betsy Wilkerson has collaborated with the Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition in celebration of Juneteenth 2021.

NE Residence Fire

10:47 a.m. - SFD responded to the 2400 Block of East Rockwell in the Hillyard neighborhood to a report of a house on fire.

Council Passes Resolution to Deploy American Rescue Plan Act Funds

10:38 a.m. - Spokane City Council passed a resolution establishing the framework for the deployment of funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act.

June 14

SPD Tacking Increase in Violent Crime

5:16 p.m. - SPD tackling increase in violent crime with multiple arrests