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What's up Spokane! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How deputies located a missing 74-year-old near Mt. Spokane Road
  • How a Spokane mission turned Christmas Eve dinner into life change
  • How Spokane’s Zilch Market keeps holiday tables full for struggling families

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 46 and low of 35 degrees.
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  • Saturday: Partly sunny and colder, with a high of 33 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Missing Man found safe (kxly.com) — A 74-year-old man reported missing near N. Day Mt. Spokane Road has been found and appears to be okay, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. He’ll receive a precautionary medical evaluation after leaving home on foot without proper clothing, which had prompted a countywide alert and request for tips from Spokane-area residents.
   

2. Union Gospel Mission serves Christmas Eve prime rib dinner to 300 guests in Spokane (kxly.com) — Union Gospel Mission in Spokane served a donated prime rib Christmas Eve dinner to about 300 people, including residents in recovery and community members seeking a warm meal. Guests and volunteers say the celebration highlights how the mission’s programs are helping people rebuild stability, while also offering to-go meals for those unable to come inside.
   

3. Food bank program ensures holiday meals for those in need (kxly.com) — Spokane’s 2nd Harvest Zilch Market is working overtime to supply local food banks so families in need can still enjoy holiday meals. Run mostly by volunteers, the free “grocery store” lets churches and pantries choose what their neighborhoods need, helping groups like Off Broadway Food Bank keep shelves stocked during a surge in demand.
   

4. CCFD Deputy Chief says goodbye to Corpus Christi after nearly 30 years of service (kiiitv.com) — Spokane is getting a new fire chief as longtime Corpus Christi deputy chief Chris Erben moves north to lead Spokane’s department and tackle wildland fire and winter-weather challenges. He reflects on nearly three decades of service in Texas, including Hurricane Harvey, and explains why Spokane’s terrain, timber and community drew him and his family here for this next chapter.
   

5. This day in history: A former mining tycoon shared his sad tale of financial ruin, offering some hard-earned advice (spokesman.com) — A look back at Spokane history revisits a 1975 profile of Frank Marr, a former mining and grocery heir whose fortunes collapsed, along with his hard-earned life advice. The piece also recalls a 1925 gubernatorial veto that derailed Spokane’s proposed civic auditorium and other state building projects, plus several notable world events from Christmas Eve past.
   

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    Merry Christmas to all. If you are of a different faith, happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours. (Nextdoor Freya and 29th)
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Ok Spokane! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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