The Dispatch — Saturday, October 17

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Saturday, October 17  ·  Daily Briefing

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Shalom Ministries to begin limited meal service as it looks for a new home

Shalom Ministries, which provided free meals for decades in downtown Spokane, will begin limited services in a new location at the end of October. The organizat…

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Structure Fire

A structure fire has been reported at 1900 block of East Glass Avenue, with Spokane Engine responding to the scene. Channel City Primary is …

Male Down on Ground Near Lincoln and Fort

A male is reported down on the ground just west of Deaconess, near the intersection of Lincoln and Fort. Further details are not available a…

Order Violation at 1400 block of Western Island Unit 109

Fire Call

A fire call was reported, with Spokane Engine 4 responding to the scene. The location is near Sunset Boulevard and South Inland Empire. Furt…

Natural Gas Smell at Main Entrance

A natural gas smell was reported around the main entrance of a building, prompting an evacuation. The employee who made the call is on scene…

Hazmat Investigation at 1800 block of East Garland Avenue

A hazmat investigation is taking place at 1800 block of East Garland Avenue, involving Valley engine and Channel Valley Primary. The nature …

Assault Investigation at 1800 block of East Garland Avenue

An assault investigation is underway at 1800 block of East Garland Avenue, with reports of a second-degree assault. The incident is being ha…

High-Risk Traffic Stop

A vehicle stop was made on a subject with a history of violence, including multiple drive-bys and shootings. The subject hidden pistols in t…

Vehicle Pursuit on I-90 Westbound

A vehicle was pursued by authorities and is believed to have gotten on I-90 westbound. The pursuit has been coded as 4, indicating the situa…

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