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News Releases for Week of Sunday, October 6, 2013

Oct. 10

Parking meter holiday on Monday

3:26 p.m. - Parking meters don’t have to be plugged on Monday, Oct. 14, because of the Columbus Day holiday.

Learn home composting at fair on October 26

2:25 p.m. - Spokane Master Composters/Recyclers will sponsor their 35th semi-annual Compost Fair at the Fall Leaf Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 11:00 AM.

SPD investigates shooting; searches for suspect

7 a.m. - Spokane Police Major Crimes Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at 2600 N. Martin around 5:30 this morning.

Oct. 9

City terminates fire captain

4:58 p.m. - The City of Spokane has terminated a fire captain for violating Civil Service rules and City policies by threatening a subordinate employee.

Spokane Police investigate fatal shooting

8 a.m. - Spokane Police Major Crimes Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at 2400 E. Empire on October 8, just before midnight.

Oct. 8

Preventing kitchen fires

11 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department tips on preventing kitchen fires.

Oct. 7

North Walmart Superstore

10:11 p.m. - Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported natural gas leak inside the Walmart Superstore at 9212 N Colton on October 7, 2013 at 10:11PM.

Hot-spot patrol leads to arrest of three people

7:30 p.m. - Hot-spot patrol leads to arrest of three people for 5 felonies, 4 misdemeanors and a warrant in downtown Spokane.

Mayor declares City on solid footing

4:32 p.m. - Mayor proposes 25 new police officers, restoring response capability at Station 9 with four new positions and $2.5 million into street maintenance.

Tour Spokane's Youth and Senior Centers

1:06 p.m. - Tour all nine of Spokane's youth and senior centers, learn about Project Joy, and participate in some of their many activities.

Reminder, memorial tomorrow

11 a.m. - The Spokane and Spokane Valley Fire Departments will be participating in a Line of Duty Death memorial ceremony tomorrow at 508 N Gov't Way at 2:00PM.

Oct. 6

SPD is asking for assistance investigating an assault

8 a.m. - SPD is asking for the public's assistance to identify two females who witnessed an assault on 10-6-13 between 4:30-5:20 pm near Garry Middle School.