🌱 Winter Storm Warning + Cold-Case Murder Solved, Family Shares

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

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First, today's weather:

Periods of snow, 1-3". High: 37 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories today in Spokane:

1. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for areas north, south, and west of Spokane that may impact the start of school. The Spokane area is under a Winter Weather Advisory, and southeastern Washington also has a Wind Advisory. All in all, it's a very active couple of days for weather across the region. (KHQ Right Now)
2. In Nov. 2021, Spokane police solved the 62-year-old cold-case murder of 9-year-old Candice "Candy" Elaine Rogers. The Spokane Police Department announced in Nov. that DNA confirmed John Reigh Hoff, who wasn't a suspect in the killing until that year, had abducted, raped, and strangled Rogers. One family member recalled her parents and siblings unknowingly living next to Rogers' murderer before he killed himself at his home. (Free: The Seattle TimesSubscription: The Spokesman Review)
3. Ski operations around Spokane are heading into a busy winter season as cold and snow flurries continue to coat nearby mountaintops. The ski and snowboarding season was delayed after an unexpectedly snowless Nov., including Mount Spokane, which was set to open the first week of Dec. but had to postpone for two weeks because of lack of snow, said general manager Jim van Loben Sells. (Lewiston Morning Tribune)

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Today in Spokane:

• Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Meeting At M102 (Ms. Kaschmitter) At Ferris High School (2:45 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Cheers to 2022! If you're still celebrating, remember to plan ahead, drive sober, obey the speed limit (adjust for the weather), wear your seatbelt, and keep your focus on the road, not your cell phones or entertainment devices! (Instagram)
• As firefighters in Colorado are battling devastating wildfires that are forcing thousands of families to evacuate their homes, the Spokane Firefighter Department's thoughts are with them all and wish for all their safety! (Facebook)
• YWCA Spokane's 2021 holiday wishlist program, Hope for the Holidays, had another successful year! You can check out the recap blog and photos with the link. (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.