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W. Maxwell Ave. will close for traffic signal upgrades from August 25 to September 19 as part of a bike and pedestrian project. The construction aims to enhance infrastructure, including sidewalks and bike lanes, to connect local neighborhoods and amenities. Motorists should expect detours and lane reductions during this period.
W. Maxwell Ave. will close from Aug. 25 to Sept. 19 for traffic signal upgrades as part of a bike and pedestrian project. The construction aims to enhance infrastructure, including new sidewalks and bike lanes, connecting West Central Neighborhood to local parks and trails. Motorists should prepare for detours and reduced lanes during this period.
A robbery occurred on August 22, 2025, at a business on 1000 W Summit Parkway, where the suspect threatened an employee with a firearm. Officers apprehended Jerry G. Allen Jr. shortly after the incident, recovering the stolen items. He faces charges of 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.
A robbery occurred on August 22, 2025, at a business on W Summit Parkway, where the suspect threatened an employee with a firearm. Police apprehended Jerry G. Allen Jr. shortly after the incident and recovered the stolen items. He faces charges of 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft.
Spokane police arrested Troy A. Silk, 45, for three counts of second-degree arson following a series of intentionally set fires in downtown Spokane on August 21, 2025. Investigators secured video evidence from local businesses to identify Silk, who was already in custody for unrelated offenses.
W. Maxwell Ave. will close from August 25 through September 19 for traffic signal upgrades as part of a bike and pedestrian project. The initiative aims to enhance infrastructure connecting the West Central Neighborhood with local parks and community centers. Motorists should expect detours and reduced lanes during the construction period.
Officers arrested a robbery suspect minutes after he threatened an employee with a firearm at a Spokane business. Jerry G. Allen Jr., 38, was taken into custody for 1st Degree Robbery and 3rd Degree Theft after stolen items were recovered. The incident occurred on August 22, 2025, at 1000 W Summit Parkway.
W. Maxwell Ave. will close for traffic signal upgrades from August 25 to September 19, affecting local traffic. This work is part of a project to enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including new sidewalks and bike lanes. Drivers should expect detours and lane reductions during construction.
Spokane police arrested Troy A. Silk, 45, for three counts of second-degree arson following a series of intentionally set fires in downtown Spokane on August 21, 2025. Authorities secured video evidence from nearby businesses, leading to Silk's identification as a person of interest. He was already in custody for unrelated charges at Spokane County Jail.
W. Maxwell Ave. will close from August 25 to September 19 for traffic signal upgrades as part of the bike and pedestrian project. The initiative aims to improve infrastructure, including sidewalks and bike lanes, connecting the West Central Neighborhood to local parks and trails. Motorists should expect detours and reduced lanes during this period.