🌱 COVID Cases In Schools Spike + Arrest For Vehicular Homicide

Happy Monday, Spokane! Here's everything you need to know going on in Spokane today.

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First, today's weather:

Freezing fog in the morning. High: 39 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories today in Spokane:

1. The amount of COVID-19 cases in the Spokane County school district hit a record high on Friday. Spokane public schools reported 539 positive tests on its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, a significant increase from last week's 58 confirmed cases. 29% of public school students were absent on Friday. The school announced that schools would close on Tuesday, hoping the four-day weekend will help staff and students recover. (The Spokesman-Review)
2. A 40-year-old man was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter after officials said he fatally struck a woman crossing the road on Saturday night. The woman was crossing Sprague Street when she was struck by a van. She was immediately taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. (KHQ Right Now)
3. On Friday, Spokane County convened the Council of Governments at CenterPlace Regional Event Center to discuss how to spend the $208 million the region was granted from the American Rescue Plan. The two biggest issues discussed were affordable housing and infrastructure. Additionally, the city would like to dedicate millions towards improving its sewer and water systems (The Spokesman Review)

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Today in Spokane:

• One Team Scavenger Hunt Spokane At 809 N Washington Street (6:00 AM)
• Core Basics - Online Class At Community Colleges of Spokane (8:30 AM)
• MarCom Committee At Spokane Rotary Club 21 (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Spokane Valley Traffic Unit Investigators are at the scene of a fatal auto/pedestrian collision on E. Sprague Avenue, west of S. Chronicle Road, in Spokane Valley. (Facebook)
• Explore Mobius Discovery Center's new exhibit this weekend! These two were practicing their balancing skills and testing what makes a healthy meal. Explore the science behind nutrition, fitness, and the food we eat with Eat Well, Play Well. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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.