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Hi Spokane! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Spokane man accused of mailing thousands of cocaine packages charged federally
- How this North Spokane industrial zone can actually include some housing
- What federal wildfire help is still available for Spokane residents?
Also on today's calendar: Troop 313 Scouting Fun Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Periods of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 36 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Spokane man arrested for allegedly running a cocaine business from homes, selling 'thousands' of packages (krem.com) — Federal investigators say a Spokane man ran a dark‑web cocaine operation from several Spokane-area homes, allegedly mailing thousands of packages nationwide and abroad. After an undercover purchase in May tested positive for cocaine, he was charged with distribution and unlawful use of the mails. His next court hearing is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28, drawing continued legal attention in Spokane. 
2. 4813 N Florida St, Spokane, WA 99217 (redfin.com) — A light industrial property at 4813 N Florida St in Spokane sits in a zone meant to support jobs while limiting conflicts with nearby homes. The rules allow a mix of industrial, commercial and office uses, with some nearby residential near the Spokane River, and set basic standards to keep development safe and environmentally sound.
3. FEMA ends wildfire period as eastern Washington awaits more aid (wheninyourstate.com) — Federal and state agencies are still working in Spokane County after FEMA officially closed the initial wildfire incident period, with hazardous household materials already removed from hundreds of local properties. Spokane residents may still qualify for state grants and federal tax deadline extensions, while officials weigh requesting a broader federal disaster declaration that could unlock more individual and public assistance.
4. 5 essential actions to protect your family and home in the event of a fire (vidanewspaper.com) — Recent wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes around Spokane underscore why local families should prepare now for fire emergencies. The piece walks you through creating defensible space, avoiding accidental ignitions, planning evacuation routes, packing a go-bag, and signing up for emergency alerts so you can leave quickly and safely if flames threaten your neighborhood.
5. Spokane's Partnering for Progress strengthens Kenyan community after nearly 20 years (spokesman.com) — A Spokane-based nonprofit, Partnering for Progress, is marking nearly 20 years of supporting education, health, water access and economic development in Kopanga, Kenya, while relying on donations and local partnerships to keep projects going. Leaders describe a shift toward sustainable, community-led programs, from scholarships and menstrual health support to kitchen gardens and rainwater collection. Spokane residents can engage through donations, sponsorships and annual auctions.
📸 Around Spokane
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Spokane
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★ Featured events ★
- 5K Run/Walk underwritten by Vimo →
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Monday September 28
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Other local events
- Troop 313 Scouting Fun Fair →
Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, 4102 S Crestline St, Spokane
2:00 pm - St. John's Concert Series →
The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E 12th Ave, Spokane
5:00 pm - Paint & Sip →
The Arc of Spokane, 320 E. Second Avenue, Spokane
3:00 pm - Spokane's Regional Equity Working Group →
Spokane WA
4:15 pm - Social Chess at Brick West Brewing →
Brick West Brewing, 1318 West 1st Avenue, Spokane
5:30 pm - Baking Class →
The Arc of Spokane, 320 E. Second Avenue, Spokane
3:00 pm - Managing Dental Anxiety →
CHAS Behavioral Health – North, 5901 N. Lidgerwood St., Spokane
4:00 pm - Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons →
Riverside Place, 1110 W Riverside Ave, Spokane
5:30 pm - Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer →
Riverside Place, 1110 W Riverside Ave, Spokane
7:45 pm - Candlelight: Tribute to Ariana Grande →
Edison's, 1724 Cockrell Ave, Dallas
6:30 pm - Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson →
Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection, 10 S Post St, Spokane
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I want to thank a Hillyard lady that I still don't know her name.
I was getting out of my truck about 21:00 (9:00 PM) when I got light headed and slid to the ground like Wiley coyote. This lady stopped and called… (Nextdoor Hillyard) - Found this sweet little bun on the South Hill around 19th and Madison.
Please reach out if you know who he belongs to! (Nextdoor Manito/Cannon Hill NC)
- Specialized Dental Partners posted a job opening for Dental Receptionist in Spokane. Apply here.
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Spokane. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spokane here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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