Amazon Hiring Incentive + 2021 West End Oktoberfest

Spokane WA

15 September, 2021

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Up and at 'em, Spokane! Let's get you all caught up to start this Thursday off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Spokane? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 71 Low: 47. Here are the top stories in Spokane today: The TSA found a six-inch knife inside the lining of a carry-on bag at Spokane International Airport. The knife was found during a routine screening. (KHQ Right Now)Amazon plans to hire 2,000 people in the Spokane area and is increasing pay to $18 per hour for employees at Spokane-area fulfillment centers. They're offering an additional $3,000 signing bonus to those employed before Oct. 3. Amazon will additionally offer a $100 bonus for employees showing proof of COVID-19 vaccination. (The Spokesman Review)The one-day West End Oktoberfest will take place this Saturday, Sept. 18 across five local breweries. (Pacific Northwest Inlander)Spokane Shakespeare Society will continue its pay-what-you-can, inaugural season performances this September with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).(KXLY Spokane)World Relief Spokane expects at least 300 refugees from Afghanistan in the coming months. (KHQ Right Now) Today's Spokane Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15% discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Spokane: Calculated Risks for Business - Spokane County Library District (12:00 PM) Jason Aldean: BACK IN THE SADDLE Tour 2021 (3:00 PM) Feature your local business in this spot in the Spokane Daily for just $79 per month. Click here to get started. That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Sean Peek