🌱 Spokane Valley Receives Land Donation + Catalytic Converter Thefts

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a passing shower. High: 53 Low: 35.

Here are the top three stories today in Spokane:

1. Spokane Valley received a 3.5-acre land donation from Avista Corp. for parks and trails. This is the second time in four months that the city has received a major land donation. The land is near the Spokane River at Trent Avenue and is worth approximately $800,000. (KHQ Right Now)
2. Last Thursday and Saturday, thieves stole the catalytic converters from two 14-passenger vans belonging to the Corbin Senior Activity Center, leaving members stranded. The buses are essential to getting the seniors out and social. The Center's board member, Jan Charbonneau, stated that since both vans are out of commission, the center will probably have to cancel day tours for the rest of the month. (FOX 28 Spokane)
3. A teenager driving at high speeds on SR 291 crashed into the southbound shoulder and embankment causing the car to roll over and land on its top, said Washington State Patrol. The 17-year-old driver was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol but was cited for reckless driving. The teen's vehicle, a 2004 Volkswagon Jetta, was totaled in the crash. (KXLY)

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Today in Spokane:

• Family Storytime (Ages 2 - 5) At North Spokane Library (9:30 AM)
• Storytime Shorts At North Spokane Library (10:00 AM)
• Library Of Things: The Digital Multimeter At North Spokane at Lab (3:00 PM)
• Nature’s Recyclers At North Spokane Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bob Dylan will bring his "Rough and Rowdy Ways" tour to the First Interstate Center for the Arts on May 28. The tour is named after Dylan's 39th album and 2020 bestseller. (KXLY Spokane)
• See which companies are hiring in the Spokane area. Check out the positions, locations, and salaries; click to learn more. (Spokane Patch)
• Enjoy the Wine Club Release Party with Howie King at Barrister Winery. Reservations are required. (Visit Spokane)

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— Carla Varner