🌱 City Gate Van Stolen + COVID-19 Updates From Health District

Happy Thursday, Spokane! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Low clouds. High: 47 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories in Spokane today:

1. The Spokane Regional Health District went live on Facebook to answer questions regarding COVID-19 restrictions throughout the area. According to the officials with the district, COVID-19 related hospitalizations saw a 42 percent decrease in the Spokane metro area. Despite the decrease, school-age children were affected dramatically more during the latest variant. Mask mandates will remain in place. (KREM.com)
2. Detention Services Director Mike Sarber has been named the first senior director of law and justice with Spokane County. The new position will oversee departments related to the criminal justice system within the County. The appointment of Sarber comes after Maggie Yates resigned from the position of Spokane Regional Law and Justice Administrator last month. (The Spokesman Review)
3. Local charity City Gate had its van stolen and severely damaged. The van was used to transport food to their food bank that supplies over two hundred local homeless people with something to eat. The van was recovered by the Spokane Police Department with roughly $20,000 worth of damages throughout the vehicle. The charity has created a donation page on its website for the community to contribute towards purchasing a new van. (KHQ Right Now)

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Today in Spokane:

• Storytime Shorts At The North Spokane Library (10:00 AM)
• Environmental Club Meeting At The Spokane Falls Community College (1:00 PM)
• Free AARP Tax Aide At The Spokane County Library District (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Spokane Humane Society announced its excitement of being selected as a PetSmart Charities grantee. Click to see how the grants will be utilized. (Facebook)
• Spokane Riverfront Park announced that the 2022 Venue Grant Program winner is the ANHPI (Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) Heritage Day event. (Facebook)
• The Spokane Public Schools district showcased its Career & Technical Education pathways for CTE Month. Click to see the programs the district offers. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.