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News Releases for Week of Sunday, June 26, 2022

July 1

Body Found In Rochester Heights Park

5:33 p.m. - SPD’s Major Crimes Unit investigating body found in Rochester Heights Park

Spokane County Conservation Futures Funds Palisades Park Expansion

11:02 a.m. - Spokane County’s Conservation Futures Program funded acquisition of 114 additional acres to Palisades Park, owned and managed by the City of Spokane

Red Wagon Renovation Complete, Re-Opens Mid-Saturday

10:28 a.m. - The red wagon renovation in Riverfront Park is nearly complete, and it is anticipated to re-open to the public Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Keep Hot Materials Out Of Garbage Carts

9:26 a.m. - Proper disposal prevents fires in garbage trucks.

Special Paver Assists Thor-Freya Project

9:24 a.m. - High volume concrete paver keeps construction on schedule.

June 30

Mayor Announces New East Central Police Space

4:48 p.m. - Officers to begin working out of former library location on Friday

Leave Fireworks to the Professionals. Including Sparklers.

9:46 a.m. - SFD reminds community that amateur fireworks are illegal.

June 29

City Details Fourth of July Activities, Closures

10:09 a.m. - Independence Day celebration planned in Riverfront Park

Tuesday Afternoon Indian Trail Brush Fire

10:08 a.m. - On June 28th at approximately 5:15 pm, SFD crews responded to a reported brush fire in the area of Indian Trail Road and Weile Ave.

Wilkerson Elected As Association of Washington Cities Board Vice Pres.

10:06 a.m. - The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) has selected Spokane City Council Member Betsy Wilkerson as its most recent Vice President for 2022-2023.

Council Approves Homeless Shelter Lease

10:03 a.m. - New East Trent Shelter Site Expected to be Operational in Early August

Shooting in Northwest Spokane sends 2 juveniles to the hospital

7:43 a.m. - Spokane police officers respond to Dwight Merkel Sports Complex after receiving multiple 911 calls about a large fight which led to a shooting.

June 27

27-year SPD veteran released from hospital after being shot yesterday

2:39 p.m. - Despite the serious wounds, we are happy to report Officer Honaker has been released from the hospital and is beginning to recuperate.

SPD officer shot after responding to drive-by shooting incidents

9:17 a.m. - Despite being shot and sustaining multiple injuries, our SPD officer is in stable condition and recovering tonight.