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🌱 Spokane Flights Canceled + SPS Parent Speaks Out Re: Son's Assault

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Posted Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 2:41 pm PT|Updated Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 7:12 pm PT

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything happening today in Spokane.

First, today's weather:

Variable clouds with a shower. High: 55 Low: 34.

Here are the top three stories today in Spokane:

The mother of a Spokane Public School student is speaking out after her son's assault went unreported. The woman spoke to KREM 2 under anonymity for fear of retaliation against her son, a high school freshman. The FBI is currently investigating complaints that the district is not reporting incidences of violent crimes happening at the schools. (KREM.com)
Dr. Kyle Varner is heading back home to Spokane after spending the last three weeks helping refugees escape from Ukraine into Poland. Varner, who works at Providence Holy Family, worked at a medical aid station at the border assisting adults and children with minor illnesses. Varner said that he will return to Ukraine if more help is needed. (KXLY Spokane)
64 Alaska Airlines flights arriving and departing from Seattle, Boise and Spokane were canceled yesterday, the first day Alaska Airlines pilots picketed for better job security and schedules. 120 flights in total were canceled on Friday. According to the Air Lines Pilots Association, the pilots are picketing for these and other issues on their days off. (KHQ Right Now)

Today in Spokane:

From my notebook:

Scroll down and through this picture gallery of cats, dogs, and rabbits in local Spokane shelters near you. View photos, read specs, and then click to learn more. (Spokane Patch)
Have you ever wondered what causes the colors of the Northern Lights? Learn the science behind the brilliant skylit display by watching this informative video. (KXLY Spokane)
Studded tires should have been removed by March 31 to avoid a fine of $136. Studded tires are legal in Washington from Nov. 1 to Mar. 31. (FOX 28 Spokane)
The Spokane Transit Authority is offering up to $9,000 in hiring and retention bonuses. Employees will receive $1,500 upfront and the other half over a six-month probation period. (KHQ Right Now)

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

— Carla Varner