🌱 Man Spends 12 Hours At Shari's Restaurant + Spokane Growth

Up and at 'em, Spokane! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, February 9 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing around Spokane today.

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First, today's weather:

Areas of morning fog. High: 43 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories in Spokane today:

1. A Spokane man was forced to spend 12 hours in Shari's Restaurant for coming in last place in his fantasy football league. Brad Lammers took the punishment, which is part of a long-standing tradition among Lammers's college friend group, by sitting in a booth at the North Spokane Shari's location on Division Street. However, because he could shave one hour off his sentence by eating waffles, he was able to cut his time in half by 11:00 a.m., after he ordered his 5th and 6th waffles. (KREM)
2. Washington state's Office of Financial Management has projected massive growth throughout Spokane County by 2040 — here's what that growth could look like. By that target date, it's projected that Spokane County's population will exceed 600,000 people, which is a gain of about 90,000 people in the next 18 years. All across Spokane, there have been developments to help prepare for this growth, including the Riverfront Park renovations, construction at the sports facility The Podium, and Amazon expansions including the addition of Amazon air at the Spokane International Airport. (KREM)
3. The Inlander Restaurant Week menus were released on Monday. The annual event, which kicks off on Feb. 24, allows guests to enjoy three-course meals at a variety of restaurants across the Inland Northwest. The price points for meals are set at $22, $33, or $44. (KXLY)

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Today in Spokane:

• North Spokane Library Book Club, At North Spokane Library (1:00 PM)
• Estate Planning 101, At North Spokane Library (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Throughout February and in honor of Black History Month, members of the Washington State Patrol will share what Black History Month means to them. (Instagram)
• Tim Allen is coming to Spokane for an incredible night of stand-up comedy at First Interstate Center for the Arts on Friday, Apr. 1! Find out how to win tickets. (Facebook)
• Detectives from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office are continuing to investigate last night's fatal shooting in the 9300 block of E. Montgomery Avenue. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you tomorrow for your next 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.