🌱 Neon Lights Return To Spokane + Sheriff Candidate Fired

Hello again, Spokane! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Spokane Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Spokane Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Spokane long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny, but very cold. High: 25 Low: 6.

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Here are the top three stories in Spokane today:

1. Former Spokane County Craig Chamberlin deputy has been fired while running for Spokane County sheriff. According to current sheriff Ozzie Knezovich, Chamberlin was terminated for writing a character reference — without departmental permission — for an individual charged with possession of child pornography. Chamberlin was not involved in the investigation that he submitted a character reference in relation to, and has stated that he was unaware of the details of the case. (KXLY Spokane)
2. An entrepreneur and neon sign maker are teaming up to fill Spokane with neon light. In recent years, LED lights have become incredibly popular while neon signage has seen a dramatic decrease in popularity. Tony Braun has been bending neon for decades and is now bringing his talents to Spokane with the help of Chris Bovey who has recently obtained a neon signage store. (KREM.com)
3. The city of Spokane is searching for a location to provide temporary emergency shelter to the homeless population. The need for emergency shelter is in response to the cold snap that will likely hit the region next week. When the outside temperature drops below 32 degrees, the City of Spokane is required by law to provide warming shelter for those who need it. (KHQ Right Now)

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Today in Spokane:

• Storytime Shorts At The North Spokane Library (10:00 AM)
• Free AARP Tax Aide At The Spokane County Library District (4:00 PM)
• The Community School Information Night With The Spokane School District (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Park Lodge Spokane is a fantastic spot for celebrations, dates, or just a good culinary experience. Be sure to follow SpokaneEats for more restaurant reviews and recommendations. (Instagram)
• In recognition of National Love Your Pet Day, the Spokane Humane Society is sharing its appreciation for everyone who smothers their pets with love every day. (Instagram)

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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.