News Releases for Week of Sunday, September 29, 2013

Oct. 4

Pink for October

11 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department is sporting the color pink throughout October in efforts to fight breast and other cancers.

Fire Prevention Week

10 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department will observe National Fire Prevention Week, beginning October 6 with a reminder to "Prevent Kitchen Fires"

North battalion O'Malley fire

7:14 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department responded to a commercial building fire at 707 East Mission Avenue, the O'Malley Apartments, on October 4, 2013 at 7:14 AM

High rescue from Purina Plant

6:44 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a worker stuck in machinery at the Purina Mills Plant at 4714 E Trent on October 4, 2013 at 6:44 AM.

Oct. 3

SPD assists Airway Heights PD with stolen vehicle recovery

9 a.m. - Spokane Police Department assisted Airway Heights Police Department with arrest of a Vehicle Theft and Eluding suspect.

Oct. 2

Volunteer boards and commissions

1 p.m. - The City of Spokane is presently accepting applications through November 8, 2013, for the Planning and Development Services Boards and Commissions.

Riverfront Park and Quinn Group up for award

11:50 a.m. - Riverfront Park’s TV commercial “Date Pass” is a finalist for the “Brass Ring Award for Marketing Excellence” in the television commercial category.

City of Spokane transportation plan

8:57 a.m. - The City is updating its transportation plan against reduced federal transportation funding, limited state resources and transportation maintenance.

Oct. 1

Green Solutions Seminar is Thursday, October 24

2:35 p.m. - A seminar on green infrastructure, sustainable site design, and stormwater management will be held on Thurs, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chief part of National Criminal Justice policy discussions

10 a.m. - Chief Straub participated in discussions among the bipartisan group of board members at the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center.