🌱 COVID Funding Discussions + 700 Students Stay Virtual

Spokane WA

24 October, 2021

3:17 PM

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Good morning, neighbors! Sean Peek here with today's copy of theSpokane Daily. First, today's weather: Cloudy. High: 56 Low: 45. Here are the top stories today in Spokane: The mayor of Spokane plans to host a series of COVID funding discussions. Mayor Nadine Woodward and the City Council announced their plan to conduct a series of drop-in open houses to discuss ideas to use the latest round of federal relief funds. The funds will be primarily used to speed the community's pandemic recovery. Open houses will be held on Oct. 26 at North Central High School, Oct. 27 at Rogers High School, and Oct. 28 at Ferris High School. (KREM.com)It's been almost two months since students went back to in-person learning, but more than 700 Spokane students are sticking with remote learning. Spokane Public Schools is offering two different online learning options: synchronous and asynchronous. There are 15 dedicated staff members, including 12 teachers, for the online program. It gives students the attention they need, rather than having teachers switch between online learning and kids in class. (KXLY Spokane)The Spokane Parks Foundation ramps up its fundraising efforts for a downtown dog park. (KXLY Spokane)Enjoy the outdoors inside at the Liberty Gallery in downtown Spokane. (KHQ Right Now) Four people were arrested in a bust of a fentanyl ring spanning four states, including the Spokane area of Washington. (KREM.com) Today's Spokane Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Spokane: Bigfoot Haunt "Tarot: Projection or Divination?" (11:30 AM) Career Sampler Series - Part 2 Build Your Own Website (12:30 PM) NE Hillyard Farmer's Market - Northeast Community Center (3:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) Add your event You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. 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.