🌱 Is Crime Up Due To Police Reform? + 2nd Round Of ARPA Funding

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First, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 48 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Spokane today:

1. Last week, Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl reported property crimes have increased by about 10 percent since new police reform laws went into effect last summer. "If we are not given back those tools and officers are not able to be proactive the same measure that they were, you're going to continue to see these elevated numbers," Meidl said at a press conference. Breean Beggs, President of the City Council, disagrees with Meidl's conclusion, noting that the data sample is "way too small" for this conclusion. (The Spokesman-Review)
2. Startup Spokane and Spokane Public Library are joining together to present the JumpStart event series aimed at helping local entrepreneurs. Tips, tricks, and stories will be shared with those who attend the event series. The first event will take place at the Greater Spokane Inc. conference room on Mar. 9 with registration currently open. (KXLY Spokane)
3. The Spokane City Council is reviewing how to spend the second round of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. The $12.1 million spend will be outlined by the council in a plan that includes funding for social services, a new homeless shelter, youth behavioral health services, and mobile medical clinics throughout the region. The council will vote on the plan on Mar. 7. (The Spokesman Review)

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Today in Spokane:

• Free AARP Tax Aide At The Spokane County Library District (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• During CTE Month, Spokane Public Schools is highlighting the courses students can take in sports medicine. (Facebook)
• A bonded pair of huskies are available for adoption at the PetSmart on North Newport Hwy. The Spokane Humane Society is dedicated to providing pets with a safe shelter while they are being prepared for adoption. (Facebook)
• Curbside pickup for yard and food waste has begun. The optional green carts will be picked up by waste removal services. (Twitter)

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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.