🌱 Officer Sentenced For Reckless Driving + Utilities Extended

Welcome back, Spokane! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Spokane.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 50 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in Spokane today:

1. A Spokane police officer who crashed his patrol car into a passenger car while driving twice the speed limit in front of MultiCare Deaconess Hospital, injuring two people, will not spend time in jail. Officer Michael J. Brunner, 28, pleaded guilty to reckless driving last month in exchange for the reduction of the charge from felony vehicular assault. District Judge Aimee Maurer sentenced him Monday to a 364-day suspended jail term for the crime. (Tri-City Herald)
2. The city of Spokane formalized plans Monday to extend a moratorium on utility shutoffs into 2022. In recognition of the thousands of Spokane customers still behind on their utility bills, the city has extended its promise to not disconnect service until at least April . The city is also allowing customers to sign up for an interest-free repayment plan by Nov. 30 before late fees and interest kick in. (The Spokesman Review)
3. Sections of I-90 are blocked off due to a crash. (FOX 28 Spokane)
4. The Spokane Public Library will offer free menstrual products in all library bathrooms. (KXLY Spokane)
5. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, here's how to raise awareness and find resources in Spokane. (KREM.com)

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Today in Spokane:

• People Who Care 2021 - Transitions (12:00 PM)
• Drop-In Career Sampler Series - AJAC Manufacturing / Sonderen Packaging (12:30 PM)
• WSU PharmD Virtual Information Session (1:00 PM)

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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.