🌱 Emergency Calls Increase + Reward Offered For Shooting Info

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Spokane Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 50 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories in Spokane today:

1. A reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest in the case of Joseph Quinn's murder. The Spokane County Sherriff's Office reported a verbal altercation occurring before shots were fired at Village Square Apartments on Feb. 6. The shooter fled from the scene. Anyone with information is being directed to contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line. (KXLY Spokane)
2. Two Spokane men have been accused of sex crimes against local children. Tony Bolen, 40, and Casey Macgregor, 44, were arrested following an investigation by the Washington State Patrol. Authorities have recovered lewd images of children between the ages of five and ten from the suspects' electronic devices. Anyone with information regarding the case is being directed to contact the proper authorities. (KXLY Spokane)
3. The Spokane Regional Emergency Communications Center is having difficulties keeping up with the growing Spokane population. The center handled 35,000 more calls in 2021 compared to data from 2020 and the center is currently hiring to meet that increased demand. The busiest time of day for calls is around 4:00 p.m. with sometimes 14 call takers manning the phone lines at the center. (KREM.com)

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Today in Spokane:

• Free AARP Tax Aide At Spokane County Library District (10:00 AM)
• Science from Home At The North Spokane Library (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Did you know that the Spokane Valley Mall play structure offers more than 5,000 square feet of ball blasters, slides, trampolines, zip lines, and various engaging activities meant for local children? Click for more information regarding the hottest children's play facility in Spokane! (Instagram)
• During Women's History Month, the City of Spokane recognizes the contributions made by Spokane's first female mayor, Vicki McNeill. Click to read about her fundraising talents towards culture and charitable organizations. (Instagram)
• Congratulations to the Joel E. Ferris High School Chamber Orchestra for being recognized as the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association/Gesa Credit Union Winter 3A Team Academic State Champions. (Facebook)

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