🌱 Spokane Hoopfest + Sober Spokane + Snowfall Causes Closures

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Spokane Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Snow in the afternoon. High: 34 Low: 22.

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Here are the top three stories in Spokane today:

1. Spokane Hoopfest has hired Riley Stockton as their new executive director. He will replace Matt Santangelo, who announced his departure to take opportunities in the medical device sales field. Stockton's prior experience includes playing basketball in Spokane and Seattle, from high school basketball at Ferris and participating in Hoopfest to four years playing at Seattle Pacific University. (KHQ Right Now)
2. Spokane's streets are once again covered in a blanket of snow just a day after the city finished a 3-day, full-city plow. In addition, Snoqualmie Pass was shut down in both directions due to heavy snowfall. Any cars without all-wheel drive must have chains and drivers should be aware that there are areas of low visibility due to the snowfall. (KHQ Right Now)
3. As a part of a Sober Spokane event, participating restaurants in Spokane County removed alcohol from the menu completely to serve mocktails or drinks with a low alcohol volume on Monday. The event took place on Jan. 3, in an effort to support sobriety and promote Dry January. Participating restaurants included Wiley's Bistro, Prohibition Gastropub, Lion's Liar, and Wooden City. (KXLY Spokane)

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Today in Spokane:

• Building with Books: LEGO Storytime At Spokane County Library District (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Spokane Firefighters, Spokane Valley Firefighters Local 876 and Spokane County Fire District 8 Firefighters Local 3711 responded to a 2nd Alarm commercial fire on Sunday. (Facebook)
• Mobius Discovery Center is closed this week for the installation of a new exhibit, Eat Well, Play Well! They will reopen this Saturday. (Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

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.