🌱 Businesses Near Appleway Trail To Add Amenities + Dog Park Survey

Morning, people of Spokane! Carla Varner here with your Wednesday copy of theSpokane Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 55 Low: 32.

Here are the top three stories in Spokane today:

1. Businesses near the Appleway Trail will be allowed to add patios and other amenities to draw more visitors to the 5.8-mile trail. The city council approved the revised interlocal agreement with Spokane County in the hopes of spurring economic development. The trail is owned by the county but will be maintained by the city. (KHQ Right Now)
2. A reward is being offered for 30-year old Joshua W. Seth who is wanted for shooting a woman through a door at the Red Top Motel last week. The victim was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Seth is believed to be armed and dangerous.
3. The City of Spokane Parks and Recreation has invited the community to weigh in on what a future dog park in Riverfront Park could look like through an online survey. The multiple-choice and open question survey asks for feedback on design features and personal use plans for the park. The public has until Friday, Apr. 15 to submit their responses.

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Today in Spokane:

• Expanded Food & Nutrition Program (EFNEP) - ONLINE (2:00 PM)
• Entrepreneurial Mindset Training: Who Owns the Ice House? - ONLINE (6:00 PM)
• Vegetable Gardening 101 At North Spokane Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Spokane's 2022 WheelShare program is kicking off today. Rent a Gen4 scooter or bike and take a ride around the city. (KXLY Spokane)
• See Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge play at the Pend Oreille Pavillion on Apr. 6 at 7:00 p.m. Her tour, One Way Out, features hit songs, "Bring Me Some Water," "No Souvenirs" and "Ain't It Heavy." (Visit Spokane)
• Spokane's Allen Stone will represent Washington on NBC's musical competition show, 'American Song Contest'. Tune in on Monday nights at 8 p.m. on NBC to see if his song, "A Little Bit of Both" will take home the top prize. (Inlander)
• Check out this list of kid-friendly, free and cheap things to do in and around Spokane. Food spots and sporting events are included. (FOX 28 Spokane)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Carla Varner