A report released by the Spokane Police Department says they need to fill open officer positions as soon as possible to provide adequate police protection.

The report, prepared by Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, says the city needs to add officers to meet minimum staffing requirements.

Spokane Mayor Mary Verner says the last four years of budget cuts have forced the city to layoff police officers.  She says, " public safety is our citizens' highest priority."

With summer around the corner, the last thing you're probably thinking about is planning your November. Right, we know, it's a long way off. However, the Inland Northwest Blood Center wants a headcount, a headcount for it's 30th Anniversary of the Epicurean Delight.

The event, held at the Spokane Convention Center, showcases exclusive tasting from the region's premier wineries and microbreweries.

Fresh video has come into the newsroom from one of the many Soccer Ball Watch 2011 enthusiasts. Todd Sackmann was down there today and took this wild video of the soccer balls continuing their never ending ride of doom. The question continues though, what are those half-globes that joined in on the fun Wednesday?