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Hello Spokane! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Spokane's new micro-unit rates lower your utility bill?
  • What Spokane's R1 zoning really allows on your block
  • How Spokane is celebrating 90 years of Greek food and tradition

Also on today's calendar: Troop 313 Scouting Fun Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 62, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Periods of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City Creates Reduced Utility Rates for Micro-Sized Living Units (spokanecity.org) — Spokane is rolling out reduced utility rates in November for micro-sized apartments under 350 square feet, cutting sewer and water-wastewater charges to 60% of standard multi-family rates. City leaders say the change could save residents about $28 a month per unit and support much-needed low-income housing, with property owners asked to contact Spokane 311 to register qualifying units.
   

2. 828 E North Ave Unit 830 E North Ave, Spokane, WA 99207 (redfin.com) — A property at 828 E North Ave in Spokane sits in the city's Residential 1 (R1) zone, which is reserved for low-intensity housing. This zoning allows a range of house-scale options, including detached, attached, and middle housing types, while setting clear standards so neighbors and developers know what kinds of homes are permitted.
   

3. Spokane Greek Festival marks 90 years of food, faith and family traditions (kxly920.com) — Spokane's Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is celebrating 90 years of its beloved Greek Festival this weekend, filling the grounds with traditional food, dancing, and community. Generations of families return annually, with organizers emphasizing that everyone is welcome to share in the culture, connection, and sense of home the festival creates.
   

4. People Who Care Luncheon (spokanejournal.com) — A Spokane-based nonprofit, Transitions, is inviting community members to its People Who Care Luncheon, a one-hour program highlighting women's journeys toward stability and independence. Attendees will hear personal stories, learn how the organization supports women's growth, and be asked to consider ways they can help sustain this work, with no cost to attend.
   

5. Washington grant awarded to broadband providers to extend internet to underserved communities (nbcrightnow.com) — Spokane County and the Spokane Tribe are set to benefit from major new broadband investments, with thousands of local households slated to gain access to high‑speed internet over the next several years. Washington's Broadband Office has signed contracts with seven providers, combining $165 million in federal, state and private funds to extend fiber and other infrastructure to nearly 28,500 underserved homes statewide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Frogz , a dog who went missing in Spokane, WA, has been safely reunited with their family after 37 minutes. Message from Owner: "Yayyy an awesome… (Nextdoor Cliff Cannon)
  • I haven't seen this kitty around before!
    is this someone's buddy? surprisingly friendly, I wanted to make sure they aren't lost! edit: more physical details, I first wrote this in a hurry. … (Nextdoor Greater Franklin Park)
  • Northeast Washington Educational Service District posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist *UPDATED SALARY* in Spokane. Apply here.
  • Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. posted a job opening for Machinist - Level 2 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

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