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In today's newsletter:
- How could Division Street soon look very different for Spokane travelers?
- How are Spokane's colleges really doing on enrollment after COVID?
- What happens if Spokane leaders miss Ecology's new PFAS cleanup deadline?
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Spokane proposes major changes to Division Street to improve walkability and transit (929zzu.com) — Spokane leaders are weighing a sweeping overhaul of Division Street that could narrow car lanes, add bike lanes and wider sidewalks, and change zoning from the river to Mead. With the Planning Commission's approval, the plan now heads to City Council, where public comment in the coming weeks will help shape how walkable and transit-friendly this key corridor becomes over the next several decades. 
2. Spokane-area higher ed sees slow, steady admissions (spokanejournal.com) — If you're planning college in Spokane, local campuses are mostly holding steady after pandemic enrollment drops. Spokane Community College, Spokane Falls, Gonzaga, EWU, WSU-Spokane and Whitworth all report flat to slowly rising admissions, with some programs rebounding faster than others. Leaders say the higher-ed environment here remains generally healthy, though international and transfer enrollments continue to shape the numbers.
3. Ecology calls on Spokane International Airport, Spokane County, city of Spokane to prioritize PFAS cleanup in West Plains (spokesman.com) — State regulators say Spokane International Airport, the city, and Spokane County are moving too slowly on cleaning up PFAS contamination that's tainted at least 17 West Plains wells, forcing many residents to rely on bottled water. Ecology has set a new deadline for a cleanup plan and warns it may step in and bill local agencies if progress continues to lag.
4. Spokane County Assessor says economic impact of fires is estimated at $1 billion (krem.com) — Spokane County's assessor estimates the Spokane Complex Fires have caused about $1 billion in economic damage, not including firefighting costs, affecting homes, vehicles and lost wages. His office is already adjusting property values using aerial and street-level imaging so fire victims can receive tax refunds or revised bills. Residents with damage concerns are urged to contact the assessor's office by phone or through SpokaneCounty.gov.
5. Washington State coordinates major donation effort for Spokane Complex Fires recovery (krem.com) — State and local agencies are coordinating large-scale donations to help Spokane-area residents recover from the Spokane Complex Fires, with clear guidance on what items are urgently needed. Spokane and Stevens County survivors are being directed to the Spokane Region Long Term Recovery Group, while other affected counties have their own recovery contacts. Businesses and nonprofits are encouraged to offer specific goods or services through the state commerce department.
📸 Around Spokane
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Spokane
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- Healing Hands Creative Hearts
Spokane Public Library Central -
11:00 am - Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
Riverside Place, 1110 W Riverside Ave, Spokane
5:30 pm - Back to the Library with Winnie the Pooh!
Spokane Public Library South Hill - South Hill Events
10:00 am - Adaptive Tai Chi
Spokane Public Library Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
10:00 am - Video Studio Drop-In
Spokane Public Library Central - Video Studio
10:00 am - Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2
Spokane Public Library Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
3:15 pm - Family Garden Taste Test
Spokane Public Library Hillyard - Hillyard Events
3:30 pm - Virtual Monthly Astrology Forecast
Spokane Public Library Central - Virtual Events 6
6:30 pm - Back to the Library with Winnie the Pooh!
Spokane Public Library Hillyard - Hillyard Events
10:00 am - Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson →
Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection, 10 S Post St, Spokane
6:30 pm - Candlelight: Tribute to Pink Floyd →
Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection, 10 S Post St, Spokane
8:30 pm - English and American Masterworks →
127 E 12th Ave, Spokane
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
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- Good morning, what a beautiful day,my wish for today is everyone has a amazing day.
And to all you kids going back to school today have a great first day (Nextdoor South Perry District) - Wheelchair Ramp !
I want to thank SNAP and all who contribute to SNAP of Spokane via gifts, grants, and taxes. I was assisted through a program to keep seniors in… (Nextdoor North West Central)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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