🌱 Freedom Rally Supporters + Physician Provides Aid To Ukraine

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a few showers. High: 50 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories in Spokane today:

1. A Spokane physician has decided to travel to the border of Poland and Ukraine to administer aid to those displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Spokane's Dr. Kyle Varner will be bringing donated medical supplies with him to the border. His fellow physicians at Providence have volunteered to cover his shifts while he is in Europe. (KXLY Spokane)
2. A shooting at an apartment south of Spokane's downtown has left one man dead. Spokane Police Department responded to the 1100 block of West Seventh Avenue in the early hours of Wednesday morning to investigate a report of shots fired. According to authorities, no suspect has been named but they are directing anyone with information related to the shooting to contact Crime Check. (The Spokesman Review)
3. Spokane's Interstate 90 overpasses were filled with Freedom Rally supporters on Wednesday morning. The rally departed for Montana after spending the night in Spokane. According to a copy of the rally's travel plans, the group will eventually end up in Washington D.C. (KHQ Right Now)

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Today in Spokane:

• Storytime Shorts At The Spokane County Library District (10:00 AM)
• Free AARP Tax Aide At The Spokane County Library District (1:00 PM)
• Online Storytime At The Spokane County Library District (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Coeur-d Alene-Casino's charitable program, Coeur Connections, is vital for the Spokane Humane Society. Join Coeur-d Alene-Casino in supporting our local shelter. (Instagram)
• Jeff Bergstrom, a member of the SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. team for over 20 years, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday. Jeff will be missed. (Facebook)
• Spokane Public Schools is reminding everyone that Friday will be a regular school day after adjustments to the calendar. Click for more details regarding the change. (Facebook)

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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.