🌱 Jim Gaffigan Comes To Spokane Arena + Barker Road Improvements

Happy Tuesday, Spokane! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Spokane today.

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First, today's weather:

A little rain in the morning. High: 54 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories today in Spokane:

1. Spokane Valley's Barker Road will be receiving a $3 million improvement when the funding becomes available. The plan will widen and reconstruct the road while installing roundabouts at critical intersections. Traffic has increased on Barker Road throughout the last few years with a notable increase in commercial vehicle use. (KXLY Spokane)
2. Spokane Valley-based Kaspien has named Brock Kowalchuk as its new interim CEO on Friday. Kowalchuk has been with Kaspien since 2018 when he was appointed senior vice president of finance. Kaspien helps brands grow on marketplace websites through software and services. (The Spokesman Review)
3. Jim Gaffigan will be performing at the Spokane Arena this August. Gaffigan is a six-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His Spokane Arena stop is part of his 2022 The Fun Tour. He has a new stand-up special called Comedy Monster on Netflix. (KXLY Spokane)

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Today in Spokane:

• Storytime Shorts At Spokane County Library District (10:00 AM)
• Board of Trustees Meeting At North Spokane Library (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Spokane Public Schools provides a construction update on the many projects that are happening around Spokane. Click to see the aerial photographs. (Facebook)
• Spokane's Spring Activity Guide is now available for viewing. Click to see what activities will be available in Spokane this season. (Twitter)
• Spokane City Fire Department crews responded to the 2400 block of North Hamilton St. to battle a structure fire. Click for the full report. (Spokane City)

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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.