🌱 Bloomsday 2022 + Archive 81 + Cedar Springs Estates

Happy Friday, people of Spokane! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Spokane today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 41 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories today in Spokane:

1. Bloomsday will be returning to Spokane as an in-person and virtual race this year. The virtual race will take place on April 28, where participants can run the 12k from anywhere in the world. The in-person race will be held on May 1, and runners who complete the 7.46 mile race will earn a Bloomsday 2022 finisher shirt. (KXLY Spokane)
2. A Spokane Medical Examiner has identified the man who was shot at Cedar Springs Estates on Jan. 8. According to the examiner, the victim has been identified as 53-year-old Tony Loehding. The victim's manner of death was homicide and the cause was multiple gunshot wounds. (KXLY Spokane)
3. In less than one week, a Spokane native's TV show has become Netflix's number one scripted series in the U.S. Mandi Price is a credited producer on Netflix's "Archive 81," which in just days since its release on Jan. 14, took the number five spot on the streaming site's global top ten list and quickly continued its climb. Prince will be returning to Spokane next month, on Feb. 16, to speak at Northwest Passages about representation in media. (KREM.com)

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Today in Spokane:

• Online Storytime – Live, At Spokane County Library District (9:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Spokane County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing man in Spokane County. (Facebook)
• Mobius Discovery Center will be closing early for a private event on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 4:00 p.m. (Facebook)
• The YWCA Spokane's Racial & Social Justice Committee is open for enrollment until Jan. 31. Those interested are encouraged to join as they champion equality, end gender discrimination, and combat injustices across economic, political, and daily life that are barriers for so many. (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.