🌱 SRHD Suspends Walk-Ups + Woman Hit By Car Near Mission Park

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Freezing fog in the morning. High: 34 Low: 22.

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Here are the top three stories in Spokane today:

1. A woman was hit by a car and killed near Spokane's Mission Park on Monday night. Just after 6:00 p.m., the victim was struck while crossing the street at Columbus and North Superior. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver involved in the accident is cooperating with the investigation. (KXLY Spokane)
2. Due to staffing shortages, the Spokane Regional Health District's community COVID testing sites have suspended walk-ups. As of Tuesday, the two mass testing sites at Spokane County Fair & Expo Center and Spokane Falls Community College remain open by appointment only. Staffing levels will continue to be evaluated to determine when walk-ups will be allowed again. (KHQ Right Now)
3. The Spokane School Board wants to increase the emergency substitute teacher pay rate for the remainder of the current school year. The rate currently sits at $150 per day — the school board is looking to increase that pay rate to $200 per day. Of the 424-certified substitutes, only 30 percent of those people are accepting substitute assignments, according to the school board agenda. (KXLY Spokane)

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Today in Spokane:

• Medical Lake Library Book Club, At Spokane County Library District (1:30 PM)
• Medicare 101, At North Spokane Library (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Washington State Patrol is currently seeking 911 dispatchers (Communications Officers) for their Bellevue, Bremerton, Marysville, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Wenatchee, and Yakima centers. (Instagram)
• If you're looking for a furry forever friend, check out PetSmart Charities Everyday Adoption Center at Northpointe PetSmart. (Instagram)

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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.