🌱 Urgent Care COVID Testing + Zack Zappone Assumes Office

Up and at 'em, Spokane! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Low clouds and chilly. High: 26 Low: 21.

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Here are the top three stories today in Spokane:

1. While COVID-19 tests are in high demand, visiting urgent care clinics may provide a quicker way for Spokane residents to receive their tests. According to Stephanie Cowen-Johnson of MultiCare, most patients are getting in the same day at local Indigo Urgent Care clinics. Appointments are encouraged, although if there are none available, the urgent care clinics accept all walk-ins. (KREM.com)
2. Zack Zappone has assumed office as the first openly bisexual candidate elected to the Spokane City Council. He won the Nov. election against businessman Mike Lishhas, and filled the District 3 seat on the Spokane City Council vacated by Candace Mumm. A local teacher, Zappone was sworn-in to his seat in front of his students at North Central High School, which is the same school he attended. (KREM.com)
3. Spokane fire crews reportedly found "hoarder conditions" and human feces inside a home in east central. 11 children were found to be living in these conditions at the home on 6th and Crestline, which included six-foot piles of garbage and human feces throughout the home. Few details have been released by Spokane Police about the investigation, other than the fact the Special Victims Unit and Child Protective Services were looking into the matter. (KXLY Spokane)

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Today in Spokane:

• Virtual Storytime For Preschoolers, At Liberty Park (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Spokane has shared its first Mural Monday post of the year, featuring a mural by Melissa Cole. (Instagram)
• Help pets at the Spokane Humane Society get the exercise and snuggles they need to stay happy and healthy while awaiting their forever homes by applying to be a volunteer online. (Facebook)
• JoJo Siwa is kicking off D.R.E.A.M. The Tour in Spokane next week! To celebrate, Spokane Arena is giving away 10 limited-edition posters. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.