🌱 2022 County Budget Passed + The White Elephant Torn Down

Good morning, people of Spokane! Sean Peek here with a brand-new copy of the Spokane Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a bit of snow. High: 33 Low: 19.

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Here are the top stories today in Spokane:

1. The Spokane County Board of Commissioners has passed a balanced budget for 2022 after a public hearing for the 2022 Spokane County Budget. The Commissioners followed a process, laid out in a resolution passed in 2017 to provide more transparency to the public about the Spokane County budget, which involved opportunities for public testimony on staff presentations and proposals. (Press Release Desk)
2. One of Spokane's most historic general stores, The White Elephant, has officially been torn down. The family-owned business provided residents with items ranging from toys to sporting goods for 75 years officially shut down in June 2020. A Panda Express will be placed in the White Elephant's original location on N. Division Street. (KREM.com)
3. Spokane police and Spokane Public Schools investigated a potentially threatening social media post circulating in the North Central High School community. Both parties have determined thre threat was not credible. (KHQ Right Now)

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Today in Spokane:

• SMART Goals For Small Business At Spokane County Library District (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Spokane Humane Society is trying to find a new family for Akiva, a dog in their care. Akiva would love to find his perfect match before the holidays! This handsome 6-year-old boy absolutely loves humans, playing tag and being the best boy ever. He is not a fan of other animals and would do best in an adult-only home. (Facebook)
• The Spokane Civic Theatre is congratulating the cast of ALMOST, MAINE, which is the academy's reopening production, directed by Kearney Jordan. This wonderfully weird and laugh-out-loud comedy runs from January 22 – 23, 2022. (Facebook)

• The Washington State Fair invites you to liven up your late nights with a little Holiday Magic! Purchase your tickets ONSITE after 8 p.m. and receive $5 off your Holiday Magic admission! 🎟 Enjoy breathtaking lights, whimsical displays, festive food and drinks, a laser light show, free rides, and so much more! (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.