🌱 3 Housing Projects Approved + Burglar Causes $40K+ In Damages

Hey, Spokane! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Low clouds. High: 31 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories in Spokane today:

1. The Washington State Department of Commerce has announced they will be supporting dozens of housing projects across the Evergreen state with a historic grant. This round of grants will support 40 affordable housing projects in at least 16 counties across the state. Three housing projects in Spokane have been approved for the grant. (KREM.com)
2. Spokane County detectives are investigating a string a burglaries in which the suspect is believed to have used a stolen truck to bulldoze into several businesses. The incidents happened on Dec. 11 at businesses along Trent, Pines and Montgomery. The truck was a GMC Sierra taken from Cascade Windows on Montgomery. (FOX 28 Spokane)
3. Toby Miller, a Spokane electrician, is facing $144,000 in fines for installing car chargers without permits or safety inspections. According to a press release from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), the investigation began in September. (KREM.com)

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Today in Spokane:

• Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (9:00 PM)
• Civic Affairs Committee Mtg. At Spokane Rotary Club 21 (4:00 PM)
• Board Of Trustees Meeting At Spokane County Library District (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Hop on the Numerica Skyride and get the perfect view of Spokane's holiday spirit! (Instagram)
• Spokanimal has two 7 month old kittens and 5 adult kitties up for adoption. These kitties have been waiting for their new owner to come out and meet them to take them to their forever home. Phoenix, our 7 year old female kitty that needs to be an indoor/outdoor kitty has been waiting and waiting - her adoption fee is totally sponsored. (Facebook)
• According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, a suspect has used a stolen truck to commit multiple burglaries and has caused over $40,000 in estimated damages. (Facebook)

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— 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.