🌱 Free Snow Shovels + Law And Justice Administrator Resigns

Welcome back, Spokane! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's what's happening around Spokane today.

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First, today's weather:

Chilly with sun and clouds. High: 32 Low: 14.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Spokane:

1. Spokane area pharmacies and community health centers are stocking up on N95 masks to give them away to residents for free. The CDC has announced that N95 masks are the preferred mask after an update on Jan. 14, 2022. (KREM.com)
2. Spokane's No-Li Brewhouse is offering free snow shovels in preparation for the first big snow of February. No-Li Brewhouse encourages patrons to share the free snow shovel with their neighbors. The Brewhouse is also giving away two Toro 18" snow blowers via their social media accounts. (KHQ Right Now)
3. The leader of Spokane County's criminal justice reform efforts resigns this month. Maggie Yates, who was appointed by the Spokane County Commissioners in 2018, was the regional law and justice administrator tasked with reducing Spokane County's jail population and reducing racial disparities. Yates has not elaborated on why she is stepping down but has stressed that "glaring inequities" still exist within the system. (The Spokesman Review)

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Today in Spokane:

• Storytime Shorts At The Spokane County Library District (10:00 AM)
• Program Committee Mtg. At The Spokane Rotary Club 21 (Noon)
• Free AARP Tax Aide At The Spokane County Library District (4:00 PM)
• Building with Books: LEGO Storytime At The Spokane County Library District (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Spokane Women On The Fly celebrates the formation of the group almost 8 years ago. (Instagram)
• Spokane Symphony recognizes Pink Martini, Conductor James Lowe, and the Spokane Symphony for an amazing night. (Facebook)
• YWCA Spokane announces the start of Teen Dating Violence Action Month! Click to learn more about teen dating violence and how to bring awareness to the issue. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.