🌱 Goodwill All Clear After Evacuation + Spokane Valley Fire

Good morning, Spokane! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Spokane.

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First, today's weather:

Areas of low clouds and fog. High: 37 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories in Spokane today:

1. A Spokane Goodwill was evacuated and under investigation after a suspicious item was found in a donations box. The scene has since been deemed all clear and employees have returned to the building. Employees of the Goodwill on N. Ash St. previously believed an explosive was found in a donations box; however, the item was found to be a novelty replica and not an explosive. (KHQ Right Now)
2. A stabbing near a gas station in North Spokane left two people injured on Sunday night. The incident occurred in the area of North Monroe Street and West Frederick Avenue when two women got into an argument. The two women's boyfriends got involved as the argument escalated, which eventually lead to the stabbing. The man and woman injured in the stabbing were taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the suspects have not been located at this time. (KREM.com)
3. No injuries were reported after an apartment caught fire on Monday morning in Spokane Valley. A passerby noticed smoke coming out of a door and window from a first-floor apartment in the 13100 block of East Valley way. All adjoining apartments were evacuated while Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) knocked down the fire, and the cause is now under investigation. (KHQ Right Now)

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Today in Spokane:

• Building with Books: LEGO Storytime, At Spokane County Library District (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Downtown Spokane commemorated Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and shared his dream of what the world should be like. Although the annual unity rally and march were canceled this year due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, a virtual dedication aired on City Cable 5 on Monday to honor his life and legacy. (Instagram)
• Students at Sacajawea Middle School on Friday brainstormed ways they could honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by serving others over the long weekend. Ideas included making fleece blankets to donate to SCRAPS, assisting their families with various tasks, volunteering at a women's shelter, and more. (Facebook)
• To honor Betty White's 100th birthday on Jan. 17, SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. joined the viral #BettyWhiteChallenge to raise money for homeless pets. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.