🌱 Kitty Cantina Wins Grand Prize + SPD Anti-Shoplifting Specials

Happy Wednesday, people of Spokane! Here's everything going on in Spokane today.

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First, today's weather:

A.M. snow, up to 1"; cloudy. High: 39 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories in Spokane today:

1. The owners of Spokane's Kitty Cantina have won a $5,000 grant for SpokAnimal. Justyn and Tori Cozza were the grand prize winners in the "Feline Foster Heroes" national contest. The Cozzas opened the cat cafe in north Spokane in June 2020. It's a place where customers can enjoy a cup of coffee while cuddling up next to an adoptable kitten. (KXLY Spokane)
2. The Spokane Police Department (SPD) has been conducting a series of anti-shoplifting enforcement specials. This emphasis from SPD is meant to curb rising thefts at malls and stores. According to a press release from SPD, this emphasis is necessary, as shoplifting and other forms of theft can be overwhelming during the holiday season. (KREM.com)
3. The holidays are coming up soon and the City of Spokane is ready to help locals clean up when the holiday season is over. Residents have several options to recycle their trees, and there are tips to dispose of ribbons, tags, boxes, and bags. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Spokane:

• The Great Outdoors Art Show At The Liberty Gallery (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. would like you to meet Bowser! Bowser is a wonderful young pup who loves other dogs and children. He can sit and walk on a leash, he likes to chase cats but is always friendly. He loves to snuggle and is potty trained if kept on a schedule, he is young and eager to learn. (Facebook)
• Spokane Firefighters are sending their thoughts and prayers to the Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2 as Firefighter Mashawn Plummer was severely injured while fighting a fire at a Belmont Craigin house fire early Thursday. (Facebook)
• Spokane Parks and Recreation is recommending families looking for a holiday outing to visit the Gaiser Conservatory in Manito Park - It's a poinsettia paradise right now! (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.