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W. Maxwell Ave. will close for traffic signal upgrades from August 25 to September 19 as part of the Maxwell Pettet to Walnut Bike/Pedestrian project. This initiative aims to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, enhancing connectivity between the West Central Neighborhood and local parks. Motorists should expect detours and reduced lanes during construction.
A robbery occurred at a business on W Summit Parkway in Spokane on August 22, 2025, where a 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 at a business on W Summit Parkway on August 22, 2025, 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 downtown on August 21, 2025. Officers identified Silk as a person of interest after reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses. He was already in custody for unrelated charges at the time of his arrest.
W. Maxwell Ave. will close between N. Walnut St. and N. Elm St. from August 25 to September 19 for traffic signal upgrades. The project enhances bike and pedestrian infrastructure, connecting the West Central Neighborhood with AM Cannon Park and the Centennial Trail. Motorists should expect detours and reduced lanes during construction.
W. Maxwell Ave. will close from August 25 to September 19 for traffic signal upgrades as part of a bike/pedestrian infrastructure project. The project aims to enhance connectivity between the West Central Neighborhood and local parks and community centers. Motorists and pedestrians should expect detours and reduced access during this period.
Spokane police arrested Troy A. Silk, 45, on August 22 for three counts of second-degree arson linked to a series of fires set in downtown Spokane. The fires damaged properties in the 400 block of West Main, West Riverside, and the 300 block of West Spokane Falls Boulevard. Silk was already in custody at the Spokane County Jail for unrelated crimes when charged.
A robbery occurred at a business on August 22, 2025, where an employee was threatened with a firearm by the suspect. Officers arrested Jerry G. Allen Jr. shortly after the incident, recovering 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 string of intentionally set fires in the downtown area. The fires damaged properties on West Main, West Riverside, and West Spokane Falls Boulevard in the early hours of August 21, 2025. Silk was already in custody for unrelated crimes when police identified him as a person of interest.
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.