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Good morning Spokane! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How 210 new South Hill apartments aim to help Spokane's essential workers
  • Why are Spokane Pokémon fans lining up before dawn for cards?
  • What Spokane's R2 zoning means for homes on North Colton Street

Also on today's calendar: Rotary program: Moscow school district levy and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Monday: Very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 46.
  • Tuesday: Warm with sun and some clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lower South Hill project caters to essential workers (spokanepublicradio.org) — A new Lower South Hill development, Kōz on West 5th, is adding 210 income-restricted apartments in Spokane specifically for essential workers like teachers, retail staff, and first responders. Built on a former parking lot using Washington's Parking to People tax incentive, the project exceeds affordability requirements and is already welcoming residents, with city leaders hoping it spurs similar housing across town.
   

2. Inland Northwest card collectors, players hard-pressed to find Pokémon's 30th anniversary cards (spokesman.com) — If you're hunting Pokémon's 30th anniversary cards in Spokane, expect early-morning lines, rapid sellouts, and strict limits at places like Target, Walmart, and local shops. Spokane Valley's Pixels and Packs, the Comic Book Shop locations, and local online sellers describe intense demand, anti-scalping policies, and a booming secondary market that's turning casual collecting into a serious, often pricey hobby for families and investors alike.
   

3. 8305 N Colton St #8307, Spokane, WA 99208 (redfin.com) — A property at 8305 N Colton St in North Spokane sits in the city's R2 residential zone, which allows slightly denser housing than standard single-family areas. The rules are meant to preserve neighborhood character while permitting a mix of detached, attached, and middle housing types, giving local homeowners and developers clearer expectations about what can be built nearby.
   

4. The Inland Northwest has beautiful public greens and nationally recognized courses; here are a bunch to try (inlander.com) — Spokane golfers have a wealth of nearby options, from nationally ranked Indian Canyon and historic Downriver to family-friendly Esmeralda and challenging Qualchan. The guide also highlights scenic courses just outside town, like Latah Creek and Circling Raven, helping locals choose everything from beginner-friendly layouts to bucket-list rounds with lake or river views.
   

5. Spokane River Roll (khq.com) — A family-friendly 10-mile Spokane River Roll is set for next Saturday, starting at the Harvard Road Trailhead in Liberty Lake and exploring stretches of the Spokane River affected by low flows and climate change. Riders of all ages and wheels are welcome, with educational stops along the Centennial Trail and an optional post-ride social at Emrys Beer & Mead Works nearby.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Went back to do little more metal detecting at the previous place I went to, and found some more goodies!
    1943 mercury dime, 1887 V nickel, 1944 & 1956 wheat pennies, a button, and a cufflink! (Nextdoor Logan)
  • What's for dinner?
    How about a bbq pulled pork pizza. This is a thing of beauty. Start with a crust made using the tangzhong method. This makes a soft dough that bakes… (Nextdoor Hillyard)
  • HireTalent posted a job opening for Warehouse Inventory Specialist in Spokane. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Cashier in Spokane. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spokane here.

Ok Spokane! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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