The Dispatch — Thursday, October 8

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Thursday, October 8  ·  Daily Briefing

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Abandoned Vehicle on Spokane and Service

A red Honda vehicle with the number 78 was found abandoned. The tow truck driver is having difficulty communicating with the driver due to a…

Debris in Roadway

A rolled-up mattress is reportedly in the middle of the road at the intersection of Government Way and Trails. The mattress appears to have …

Reckless Drivers on I-90

Two large trucks were reported driving recklessly, braking and speeding while heading westbound. The incident was reported on I-90, but the …

Commercial Alarm

A full response alarm system was activated at a location on West Pacific Avenue. Spokane Truck 4 and Channel Fire Ops 15 are responding. The…

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