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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Week in review

Valley Fire – Commissioners had to cut their Monday meeting short to deal with a large fuel spill at a Spokane Valley tank farm. The meeting was reconvened on Tuesday, where commissioners heard a presentation on the 2009 budget. The tentative opening date for the new Station 9 is Nov. 20. They also discussed putting a maintenance and operations levy on the Feb. 3 ballot. The next meeting was moved to Nov. 24. (Source: Administrative director Debbie Cox)

Fairfield City Council – Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich spoke about the need for a new jail and the renewal of Crime Check. Council members discussed and approved a 1 percent property tax increase. The 2009 budget was presented. (Source: Town clerk Mary Kinsey)