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🌱 Spokane 'Parade Of Boats' Show + Joe Albi Stadium Demolition

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Hey, Spokane! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday, January 22 off on an informed note. Here's everything going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 39 Low: 27.

Here are the top three stories in Spokane today:

  1. The Spokane Boat Show is back this year, though COVID restrictions mean that it will look a little different than in the past. Instead of hosting the event at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center, organizers are planning a "Parade of Boats" with local boat dealers opening their showrooms to the public from Jan. 27 through Feb. 6. (KXLY Spokane)
  2. Demolition permits for Joe Albi Stadium have officially been filed with the city of Spokane. The stadium, which seats almost 30,000, has been around since 1950 and has been used primarily for high school sports matches. Work is already underway for a new downtown stadium for Spokane Public Schools. (KXLY Spokane)
  3. Deputies are investigating a road rage-related shooting in north Spokane County that left a man hospitalized. The shooting seemingly stemmed from an argument about a passing incident near Blanchard Road. The victim was taken to the hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. (KHQ Right Now)

Today in Spokane:

  • Science From Home - Spokane County Library District (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • A Spokane County man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, after telling officials she committed suicide. (KREM.com)
  • Mark your calendars: Inlander Restaurant Week is back from Feb. 24 through March 5. Enjoy warm, perfectly-curated meals from the Spokane area's finest chefs. (Facebook)
  • Spokane Public Schools has confirmed that Monday, Jan. 24 is a "No School Day." The move is designed to "avoid any abrupt, unplanned school closures" in the wake of COVID-19. (KHQ Right Now)

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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.

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