🌱 Sustainability Action Plan + Jude Denies Halting Vax Mandate

Spokane WA

26 October, 2021

4:40 PM

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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Spokane Daily. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 54 Low: 46. Here are the top stories today in Spokane: Spokane is one step closer to reducing its impact on the environment. On Monday, Spokane City Council voted 6-1 to pass an 84-page Sustainability Action Plan. Manager of Sustainability Initiatives Kate Odegard said the main purpose of the plan is to make sure the Spokane community is working toward the same goals when it comes to the city's environmental impact. (KXLY Spokane) A federal judge in Spokane has denied a motion to halt Washington's vaccine mandate for state workers and emergency responders. The judge points out that in order for him to place this pause on the governor's mandate, a plaintiff must show that irreparable harm is likely if he doesn't. He also writes that the plaintiffs filed their complaint on Oct. 6, almost two months after the vaccination requirement was announced. That, he says, shows a lack of urgency and lack of true concern about irreparable harm. (KXLY Spokane) It's taken several months, but the nightmare following a routine errand for a local man is finally nearing an end. The man who was wrongfully accused of identity theft says he's not only received an apology, but adds he was also told Spokane County would be covering the legal fees associated with clearing his name. (KHQ Right Now)Restaurant owner Mike Lish is taking on local school teacher Zack Zappone in the race for Spokane City Council District 3, as current councilmember Candace Mumm is vacating the seat. (KREM.com)To celebrate Día de los Muertos, Hazen and Jaeger Valley Funeral Home, in partnership with Spokane's Hispanic Business Professionals Association (HBPA), will bring the annual tradition for the 7th year to the Spokane community. (KREM.com) Today's Spokane Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Spokane: Pathways Forward: Domestic Violence Awareness & Action In Spokane - YWCA Spokane (12:00 PM) Zombie Escape: Solve the Mystery - Spokane County Library District (7:00 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 Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update! If you're feeling 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.