🌱 Golf Courses Announce Opening Days + Motorcycle Show Returns

Good morning, people of Spokane! Sean Peek here with the Friday copy of the Spokane Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Some brightening. High: 46 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Spokane today:

1. The Creek at Qualchan opens Mar. 12 and the Esmeralda Golf Course will open on Mar. 16. The two golf courses are displaying tee times on their websites. Opening dates for Downriver and Indian Canyon golf courses have not been announced yet. (KXLY Spokane)
2. Spokane Valley spent 61 percent of its budget on public safety programs last year. That comes out to be $29.8 million which has caused administrators to search for methods of streamlining public safety costs. The costs of public safety are expected to rise after multi-year collective bargaining agreements were made with the police union and Spokane County Sherriff's Office. (Omak Okanogan County Chronicle)
3. The 17th Annual Spokane Motorcycle Show and Sale returns to the Spokane area after a two-year COVID-19 pandemic hiatus. The show will be this Friday through Saturday at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. It will be the perfect location to search for hard-to-find motorcycle parts, watch stunt shows, and win prizes through motorcycle contests. (The Spokesman Review)

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Today in Spokane:

• Online Storytime At Spokane County Library District (9:30 AM)
• Free AARP Tax Aide At The Spokane County Library District (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Spokane has improved the on-street paid parking reservations program intended for special events and construction projects. Click to learn more about the red or orange signs. (Twitter)
• The Spokane Mayor visited Mrs. Santos' third-grade class. Click to watch the adorable video. (Twitter)
• Shadle Park High School Students marched for Women's History Month. Click to see the powerful photos. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.