2nd Annual Tree Planting Event + Mobile Dentistry For Marshallese

Spokane WA

11 October, 2021

5:03 PM

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Hello, neighbors! Sean Peek here with the Tuesday edition of the Spokane Daily. First, today's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 56 Low: 36. Here are the top stories today in Spokane: Starting today, The Lands Council will be hosting its 2nd annual SpoCanopy tree planting event across Spokane to bring in more street trees. Volunteers and Lands Council staff will plant street trees in low-income neighborhoods with low tree canopy coverage. The plantings will take place in Spokane's West Central and Northeast areas. The organization said the event aligns with the City of Spokane's goal to have 40 percent canopy coverage by 203o and to plant 200 street trees this year. (KXLY Spokane)Dozens of Marshallese people in eastern Washington who don't have access to dental care will have their teeth examined this week. The Arcora Foundation is working with the group Smile Spokane to bring the foundation's mobile dental unit to the Spokane Tribe Casino in Airway Heights. The Smile Mobile travels to communities all around the state. (Spokane Public Radio)While much of Spokane County remains in an exceptional drought, parts of the region have been lowered to "extreme," signs that a cooler, wetter autumn will spell an end to the scorching summer. (Yahoo News)Deputies developed probable cause to charge two juveniles for willfully disobeying school administrative personnel and disrupting the school functions during an East Valley School District school bus incident. (Press Release Desk)Jurassic Quest, the nation's largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit, is returning to the Spokane Convention Center Dec. 3-5. (KREM.com) Today's Spokane Daily is brought to you by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. If you're planning to travel this holiday season, following these home security tips can help give you some peace of mind while you're away. From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: The Albers Executive Speaker Series Presents: Eric Artz, President & CEO of REI (October 13) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow 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.