🌱 GU National Anthem Clip Goes Viral + DNR Grant

Happy Monday, people of Spokane! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

A bit of morning snow; frigid. High: 17 Low: 9.

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Here are the top stories in Spokane today:

1. Pasco's Kinsley Murray, 6, went viral for singing national anthem at Gonzaga University women's game, and now she'd like to sing for the men. Kinsley's performance, which rocked McCarthey Athletic Center, went viral. There have been nearly 1 million views of the clip on TikTok. (Walla Walla Union-Bulletin)
2. A Washington state agency is preparing to spend more than a half-million dollars next year to help local communities preserve and plant trees in urban and suburban areas. The Department of Natural Resources has given grants for this before, but in 2022, it plans to spend about six times more than it has this year. (Spokane Public Radio)
3. On Saturday morning, a hit-and-run collision left one driver with injuries in Spokane Valley. The driver of a 2008 Subaru Outback was reportedly traveling north on Pines Road when he allegedly failed to stop at a red light and struck a 2000 Chevy Blazer heading east on Sprague Avenue, according to the Washington State Patrol. The driver of the Blazer, David Weir, 65, of Valleyford, was taken to MultiCare Valley Hospital. (The Spokesman Review)

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Today in Spokane:

• Winter Camp Read-a-Rama - Spokane County Library District (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. recently announced resident kitty, Phoenix, is still available for adoption. SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. said, "Poor girl, the only kitty at the store not adopted last week - spent Christmas in the Petsmart South kitty room by herself. But she was fed well and snuggled." (Facebook)
• Washington State Patrol sends their sincere apologies for using a Menorah graphic instead of the Kinara, which is the proper celebratory symbol for Kwanzaa, in a recent social media post. (Instagram)
• Mac, the elf, had a great time at the historic Campbell House the other day. The Campbell House is open today from 10-5 today along with the color and sparkle of Tiffany treasures, hand-made Plateau tribal canoes, and striking American Indian and Pacific Northwest art, including a family maker space. It's a great way to spend a couple of hours after the holiday rush! (Facebook)

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— 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.