Judge Sides With Planned Parenthood + Scott D. Gallina Trial

Spokane WA

23 September, 2021

6:39 PM

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Good morning, Spokane! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Spokane. 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: 79 Low: 49. Here are the top stories today in Spokane: The Church at Planned Parenthood (TCAPP) can no longer loudly demonstrate outside of the Spokane Planned Parenthood clinic. The group regularly holds loud gatherings outside of the clinic to protest abortion. Planned Parenthood said the yelling and excessive noise made by TCAPP affected patients in the building and regularly violated Municipal Code ordinances. On Wednesday, Judge Timothy Fennessy ordered that the church and its members could no longer gather on the sidewalk or strip of grass near the clinic or anywhere within 35 feet of the clinic. (KXLY Spokane) Spokane County judge, Michael Price, is to conduct the trial of a former judge on sexual misconduct charges. Scott D. Gallina is charged with second-degree rape, indecent liberties with sexual motivation and third-degree assaults for his alleged misconduct while he was the Superior Court judge in Asotin, Garfield, and Columbia counties. The trial has been delayed multiple times because of the pandemic, with a revolving door of judges and attorneys on both sides agreeing to continue the proceedings. (Walla Walla Union-Bulletin) After a recent gas leak repair, people living near N. Pines Rd and E. Indiana Ave no longer need to shelter in place. (KXLY Spokane) Spokane offers retirees a four-season climate, no state income tax, an international airport, dozens of private and public golf courses, and touring Broadway shows, making it one of the best midsize cities for retirement in the U.S., according to multiple publications. (Spokane Journal of Business) Even though the number of reported fires has been dropping, the Spokane Valley Fire Department has been kept busy recently because the number of car crashes is up. (The Spokesman Review) Today's Spokane Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Spokane! Today in Spokane: Emerson Garfield Farmers Market (S9-W17) – 2310 N Monroe St. (3:00 PM) Did you know you can feature your local business in this spot in the newsletter for just $79 per month? Click here to get started. You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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.