🌱 Spokane Symphony Cancellations + Browne's Addition​ House Fire

Get on up, Spokane! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Spokane today.

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First, today's weather:

Low clouds and fog may break. High: 40 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories in Spokane today:

1. Spokane Symphony has canceled two weekend concerts due to concern over the COVID-19 surge. Both Saturday and Sunday's Masterworks 4: Eckart Returns concerts have been cancelled. Although the symphony said the concerts will be rescheduled, specific dates have not yet been provided. (KXLY Spokane)
2. Spokane fire responded to a blaze at a six-unit residence in Browne's Addition. Crews were able to contain the fire, which originally broke out in the attic of the building. At this time, no injuries have been reported. (KHQ Right Now)
3. This weekend, residents can skate for free at TDS Fiber's Skate Night. Spokane community members who participate in the event can pick up a voucher for a free skate rental and TDS Fiber swag. Free skating will take place on Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Eagles Ice Arena, and will be capped at 100 people. (KXLY Spokane)

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Today in Spokane:

• SFCC Fine Art Gallery Exhibition: Where Do You End, And I Begin?, At Spokane Falls Community College (8:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Spokane Public Schools Native American student support specialist Nichole McDaniel is helping students at the same school she graduated from not so long ago - Rogers High School. (Facebook)
• A fatal crash occurred on N. Wood Road in Spokane County. The Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit Investigators were at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on N. Wood Road where one driver was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the second driver received what is believed to be minor injuries. (Facebook)
• SpokAnimal is proud to partner with Petco Love to provide free FVCRP and DHPP vaccines every Tuesday, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the walk-in, first come, first served, vaccine clinic. (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.