🌱 Spokane Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

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Here are the top stories in Spokane today:

1. Up with KREM at 8 | krem.com (KREM.com)
2. Crash in downtown Spokane knocks down traffic pole (KREM.com)
3. WSU toxicologist receives award for groundbreaking research – WSU Insider (WSU News)
4. Calm & Cold Before Wintry System Arrives Later This Week (KHQ Right Now)
5. No more overdue fines at county libraries (The Spokesman Review)
6. Up with KREM at 5 | krem.com (KREM.com)
7. 100 years ago in Spokane: A 'quarrelsome' dog turned out to have good reason to be (The Spokesman Review)
8. Spokane County's attempt to make unions bargain in public officially over (The Spokesman Review)
9. Spokane County Commission delays airport board appointment vote once again (The Spokesman Review)
10. 'Who steals from kids' – security camera catches little free library theft in North Spokane (KHQ Right Now)
11. NonStop Local raises $10,000 for Vandal Strong Memorial (FOX 28 Spokane)
12. Spokane Council signals intent to purchase East Trent Avenue homeless shelter (The Spokesman Review)
13. Searchers find 2nd hiker in area where Julian Sands missing (FOX 28 Spokane)
14. Spokane Public Schools addresses school threats | News (KHQ Right Now)
15. Former Spokane surgeon sentenced after trying to hire hitmen on the dark web (KHQ Right Now)
16. Spokane convicted murderer appears in court for opening arguments (KREM.com)
17. Students react to Spokane Public Schools incident response (KREM.com)
18. Suspect arrested after threatening to kill 3 workers at local business (FOX 28 Spokane)
19. Spokane Public Schools reflect on lessons learned from false threats (KREM.com)
20. Idaho Freedom Foundation president Hoffman's heart is in Idaho — but his house is in Spokane County (Inlander)
21. Computer problems slow Spokane VA after Defense Department update to electronic health record system (The Spokesman Review)
22. Nicer, warmer stretch of weather starts Friday – Matt (KXLY Spokane)
23. Spokane TIES record high temperature! | Forecast (KXLY Spokane)
24. 23-year-old man arrested for sex trafficking 17-year-old girl, had her shipped from Oregon to Spokane (KHQ Right Now)
25. Spokane County drops lawsuit against WSDOT regarding Camp Hope (KXLY Spokane)
26. 2 injured after vehicle crashes into home | News (KHQ Right Now)
27. Spokane doctor sent to prison for trying to hire hitman on dark web (KXLY Spokane)
28. SpokAnimal's Bark It Market Thrift Store announces closure (KREM.com)
29. Despite what you might think, it has not been getting windier in Spokane. It might even be the opposite! (KXLY Spokane)
30. Suspect in 2021 murder of Spokane mother pleads guilty (KREM.com)

Today in Spokane:

From my notebook:

• SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.: "Sister Shelby is already adopted but still available at the south hill Petsmart is little Gus! Until 12-5pm 1/24. He’s a two month old small breed mix and his adoption fee is $300 including his neuter surgery, microchip, and beginning li..." (SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. via Facebook)
• Spokane County Sheriff's Office: "Hiring Sheriff’s Technical Assistant 3 (Admin/Clerical) - Starting Pay: $19.86 per hour, with a 6-month and annual increases until max-pay is reached The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Sheri..." (Spokane County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Spokane County Sheriff's Office: "Suspect Arrested for Threatening To Kill Three Workers Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested a male suspect after he threatened to kill three employees of a business on N. Division. The incident began when the suspect approac..." (Spokane County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Spokane Humane Society: "2023 has brought happy tails to many of our long-term doggos! Xenah waited 239 days. Now, XENAH IS HOME. Thank you to the kind humans who opened their hearts to the ones who've needed it most this year. And cheers to happier days, Xenah!" (Spokane Humane Society via Facebook)
• Washington Wine: ""Winery incubators are designed to nurture new wineries and help them grow and succeed." 🎯🙌🍷. . @sevenfiftydaily included the @portofwallawalla incubators and @itawines in this great article on winery start-ups. Read it at the 🔗 in o..." (Washington Wine via Instagram)
• SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.: "Make your way to PetSmart Valley today to find the most adorable, perfect nuggets of love you will ever lay eyes on! Parker and Addy are 2 month old Dachshund Chihuahua mixes that came from a local rescue partner! They will arrive at the..." (SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. via Facebook)
• Spokane Humane Society: "Toothless here is popping in to see if you can give a fur baby like him a loving forever? This sweet & snuggly boy is 4-years-old and would make the perfect house-panther. Really, he wants nothing more than to be your best friend. But To..." (Spokane Humane Society via Facebook)
• spokane humane society: "Toothless here is popping in to see if you can give a fur baby like him a loving forever? This sweet & snuggly boy is 4-years-old and would make the perfect house-panther. Really, he wants nothing more than to be your best friend. But ..." (spokane humane society via Instagram)
• SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.: "Tomorrow we will have adoptable puppies at PetSmart Valley and South! #petsmartcharities #adoptdontshop South: Come out to meet TJ and Mel! These two are 4 month old Shepherd mixes that were local strays that went unclaimed! They are abo..." (SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. via Facebook)
• Spokane Humane Society: "We have VERY exciting news: Friends of the animals stepped up to give long-term dogs a generous sponsorship with training packages included and other expenses for the first 3 months in their new home! VCA Animal Hospitals | VCA Charities..." (Spokane Humane Society via Facebook)
• Washington State Fair: "A behind-the-scenes look at some of the most iconic selfies taken at the Fair🤳🤩 Who takes a selfie every time they come to a Fair event? #SpringIsInTheFair #PartyBigWA" (Washington State Fair via Instagram)
• spokane humane society: "2023 has brought happy tails to many of our long-term doggos! Xenah waited 239 days. Now, XENAH IS HOME. Thank you to the kind humans who opened their hearts to the ones who've needed it most this year. And cheers to happier days, Xena..." (spokane humane society via Instagram)
• Spokane Riverfront Park: "⛸🏒 We had a blast with the Spokane Chiefs Hockey team and Numerica Credit Union last week during our annual Skate with the Chiefs night! The full photo gallery of the event is available on the Spokane Chiefs website here: https://bit.ly..." (Spokane Riverfront Park via Facebook)
• Spokane Public Schools: "FREE TUTORING: Thank you to Gonzaga University math professor Tomas Guardia and all the GU students who dedicate their time to helping students improve their math skills each week! #BuiltOnLove If you know a student who would benefit fro..." (Spokane Public Schools via Facebook)
• Spokane Humane Society: "2023 has brought happy tails to many of our long-term doggos! Xenah waited 239 days. Now, XENAH IS HOME. Thank you to the kind humans who opened their hearts to the ones who've needed it most this year. And cheers to happier days, Xenah!..." (Spokane Humane Society via Facebook)
• Plant Farm🌿: "One of our employees captured the sunlight cascading onto one of our new displays. ☀️ Even with our colder weather, it feels warmer when I see the sun shining into the greenhouse. "When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine." -Un..." (Plant Farm🌿 via Instagram)
• Spokane Symphony: "The polls are open and we need your vote to be the Best of 2023! Vote for The Spokane Symphony as the Best Non-Profit and the Fox Theater as Best Live Music Venue. Use the links below to submit your vote! Vote for the Symphony: https://b..." (Spokane Symphony via Facebook)
• Spokane Riverfront Park: "⚾️🪩 DJ Night on the Ice will feature the Spokane Indians Baseball team mascots, Otto and Ribby the Redband Trout, this Friday! Dj A1 will be giving away Spokane Indians Baseball tickets from 6-7:30pm and spinning tunes until 9pm. Sponso..." (Spokane Riverfront Park via Facebook)
• Spokane Public Schools: "READY FOR KINDERGARTEN: Registration for new kindergarten students opens March 1, and we know that new families have a lot of questions about what they need to do to enroll in Spokane Public Schools. Please join us for a free webinar on ..." (Spokane Public Schools via Facebook)
• Washington State Potatoes: "It’s that time again! 2023 WA OR Potato Conference is getting ready to open its doors and this year we have Freida to make some golden delicious Washington hashbrowns!! We are excited to see our growers and friends in the industry (and a..." (Washington State Potatoes via Instagram)
• Spokane Public Library: "“She'd be split apart, never certain if the submissive and docile figure in the mirror was a reflection of who she really was, or the ghostly effect of someone telling her her entire life: this is who you are, this is all you can ever be..." (Spokane Public Library via Facebook)
• Washington State Potatoes: "Who doesn't love baked potatoes?? This week, we show you and your #KidsintheKitchen a super easy way to make a delicious baked potato! 😋 . . . @schoolnutritionassoc #schoolnutrition #childnutrition #schoollunch #schoolmeals #schoolrecip..." (Washington State Potatoes via Instagram)
• FeedSpokane: "Did you know that according to a study from the Natural Resources Defense Council, 40% of all food prepared for human consumption is thrown away? At Feed Spokane, we are working hard to be a part of the solution, supporting both restaura..." (FeedSpokane via Facebook)
• Spokane Arts: "Lunch and Learn: Taxes for Artists. Learn more about this event from Artists Trust!" (Spokane Arts via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Manito/Cannon Hill NC: "This group has been helpful in the past in identifying excellent companies and workers. - Thank you! Today I'm seeking referrals for some wrought-iron or wooden railings leading up 5 steps to our front door. There are pock-marks in the..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wandermere Mead: "We are new to Legacy Ridge and looking for dependable, honest landscape company to put our new yard in. - Any recommendations?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Northtown: "I love the way TJ takes care of their customers. - They haven't jacked up their prices like the big chain stores." (Nextdoor)
• Communications Team WA OIC, Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner: "Love to help others? - Volunteer with SHIBA! If you have a passion for helping others, come join the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program in your local community! You can help your friends, neighbors and others na..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Westview: "Thinking about new hot water tank. - Which does everyone recommend tankless or tank?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Indian Trail: "Does anyone have any details of the accident that happened at Indian Trail and Fleming? - Very serious:(" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South Perry District: "many thanks to all for your excellent suggestions and support. - Much appreciated.!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bemiss: "Is anyones Avist bill outrageous? - I keep my thermostat on 70 and my gas bill part it so high hate natural gas uggg. My house is not quite a yr old." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Comstock: "Adam's Elementry - Traffic Issue - The traffic for pickup at Adam's Elementry going North on Regal appears to clog up the intersection. Vehicles line up without moving in the right lane and are often at a stand still for a while as new v..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Manito/Cannon Hill NC: "I found these tracks in my back yard this morning. - Whatever made them jumped my 4' fence to enter my yard, walked along the deck, then cossed to the west side, jumped the fence again and went across my neighbor's back yard. The prints ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Carriage Hills: "If anyone out there needs a small junk hauler on the weekends, my husband is more than willing to come haul some stuff. - We charge based on load size plus a dumping fee. If it’s a lot of stuff or multiples loads, obviously we would ask ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Hills: "I need a housekeeper! - Between work and maintaining a 4.0, I have no time to clean my home. I need reliable house keeper every week or every other week depending on price. Any suggestions?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cliff Cannon: "Looking for furniture for new apartment. - Send me pictures. Looking for grey/light grey/ black/ white furniture. Small couch. Desks. Tables. Tv entertainment table. Bathroom rack etc" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cedar Estates: "My fiance is looking for help with his small, local drywall business. - If you know how to drywall or mud and are looking to make extra money, please message me with your number. START ASAP" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Manito/Cannon Hill NC: "Wanted: MOBILE small engine repair person. - I have a predator 8750 generator that will not start. I need someone to come to me." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lincoln Heights: "Does anyone know what's going on up Perry around 40th, lots of cops lights and commotion - #askyourneighbors" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lindeke & Grandview: "My dog Pepe is missing!! - Disappeared around 10 pm from 1300 balk of north ave! Please contact me if you have him!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lindeke & Grandview: "My dog Pepe went missing! - Please contact me if you find him??!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lindeke & Grandview: "My dog just went missing!!! - 10 pm ligerwood area!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Southgate: "Somebody left a disabled kitten by our front door. - It has some sort of problem with its back legs. We cannot keep this kitten. Does anybody have any ideas of where I can take it tomorrow morning?" (Nextdoor)

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— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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