Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How a new EWU partnership could shape Spokane’s future health workforce

Make time for La Chupitos on the Spokane Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Friday December 12th Patch AM
Friday December 12th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Spokane! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new EWU partnership could shape Spokane’s future health workforce
  • What a $50,000 grant means for Northeast Spokane’s community center
  • Want to see exactly what crime looks like on your block?

Also on today's calendar: Clutter class - learn how to Let Go for a Less Stressful Life and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Spokanefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Spokanefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 51 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 53, low: 37.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 54 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Spokane Regional Health District to provide public health training to Eastern Washington University students (thenewstribune.com) — Spokane Regional Health District is becoming a built-in training ground for Eastern Washington University public health students, giving them hands-on experience in local clinics, disease investigation and research. Starting next academic year, Spokane-area students will see more internships, mentorships and potential job pathways embedded directly into EWU’s curriculum, strengthening the region’s public health workforce pipeline.
   

2. Northeast Community Center leadership transition marked by $50,000 Bank of America grant (kxly.com) — Northeast Spokane’s community center is entering a new era as longtime executive director Dave Richardson retires and successor Jene Ray steps in with a $50,000 Bank of America Neighborhood Builder grant to support leadership training. The funding will help NECC strengthen programs residents rely on, from youth activities and mental health services to workforce support and basic-needs assistance in the neighborhood.
   

3. New Spokane police website shows crime in your neighborhood (kxly.com) — Spokane residents can now check real-time crime, crash, and police-call data for their own neighborhoods through a new online Public Data Hub from the Spokane Police Department. Updated daily with information back to 2019, the dashboard aims to counter social media rumors, show citywide crime trends, and give neighbors, businesses, and councils the same data police use for decisions.
   

4. Tourism from Canada still declining in Spokane, local businesses hurting (kxly.com) — Canadian visitors to Spokane have dropped sharply this year, leaving local attractions and businesses with far fewer customers and ticket sales. From Riverfront Park’s visitor center to Best of Broadway performances, organizations report steep declines that could influence which shows and experiences still come to Spokane.
   

5. Charity founder Rick Clark cleared of fraud allegations (spokesman.com) — Spokane police have cleared local charity founder Rick Clark of criminal wrongdoing after investigating financial concerns raised by the board of Giving Back Spokane. The case, which involved a now-dissolved nonprofit known for major local aid efforts, left Clark describing deep personal fallout but also relief at being exonerated. City records related to the investigation are now open but not yet released.
   

📸 Around Spokane

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Spokane

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

    Saturday December 13
  • La Chupitos
    Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W Sprague Ave, Spokane
    4:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Spokane Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This cat was found near 37th and Dearborn, Chase middle school area.
    Was cowering in the backyard. The person who found her was unable to keep her, but managed to get her in his garage and contacted me. I have only… (Nextdoor Southgate)
  • Lost ferret!
    Our lovely ferret Teddy escaped out the door today, near Grace Ave and ash st. If anyone sees a ferret please let me know. 509-435-8326 (Nextdoor Drumheller Spring)
  • Merry Maids posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner-$1,000 Hiring Bonus- Spokane and Cda locations in Spokane. Apply here.
  • Alaska Airlines posted a job opening for Ground/Ramp Service Agent in Spokane. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spokane here.

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I couldn’t put it down.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Spokane