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Eastern Washington’s Only Aquarium: A Hands-on Place to Play and Learn

By Huckleberry Press / February 8, 2023 /
Blue Zoo

Did you know that Blue Zoo Spokane is the only aquarium in Eastern Washington? Hidden in Spokane’s Northtown Mall, Blue Zoo provides a hands-on approach to learning about animals that swim in the water, walk on land, and soar through the sky. Children and adults alike have the opportunity to interact with and learn about these animals up close.

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One Businesswoman’s Secret to Success: Collaboration and Opportunity

By Huckleberry Press / February 7, 2023 /
Charlotte Nemec

Nowadays, it’s rare to see someone stay with the same company for over 20 years. Charlotte Nemec, the current president and CEO of Canopy Credit Union (CCU), is an exception to the rule. This year marks her 28th year with the company.

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Gabe Tesch: Surviving Childhood Cancer With a Drive to Do Something Extraordinary

By Huckleberry Press / February 5, 2023 /
Gabe Tesch

At 13, Gabe was granted his dream trip through Make-A-Wish. Gabe and his family went to Austin, Texas for the Formula 1 Grand Prix. “I got to meet all of the drivers, who were like superheroes to me. It was amazing! On the plane home, I told my parents I wanted to be a race-car driver.”

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6th Annual Jacked Up Big Show – Charity event

By Huckleberry Press / February 2, 2023 /

Each year Rock Star Wheelers pick a nonprofit in need & do a charity event for them to help raise money. This years the 6th Annual Jacked up Big show, which will be benefitting The Inland Northwest Wildlife Council. They are the largest independent wildlife organization in the state of Washington.

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Spokane Mother, Caregiver, and Financial Planner Leads Families to Financial Freedom

By Huckleberry Press / February 2, 2023 /
Mary McDirmid

Mary McDirmid, founder and Chief Experience Officer of Special Abilities Network (SAN), understands these pain points as the daughter of a man with Parkinson’s and the mother of a child with a rare disease.

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Taste Budz Review: De Leon’s Taco & Bar

By Huckleberry Press / February 2, 2023 /
bloody mary

If you have a craving for fantastic Mexican food, De Leon’s is the place to be. (10208 N Division St #110, Spokane, WA 99218) What we munched on: ~The Morning After Bloody Mary ~Chicken Fajitas ~Ground Beef Burrito~Holy Taco

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Revealing and Rejoicing in the Stories of Reclaimed Wood

By Huckleberry Press / February 1, 2023 /
Cheryle Moore-Suazo

Raised in Bend, Oregon and having spent most of her adult life in the Pacific Northwest, Cheryle has been a long-time woodworker. From the late 90’s, she and her husband owned a renovation company in Portland, where she worked hands-on performing carpentry and tiling, among other skills.

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Jane Austen’s Proposals at the Spokane Public Library in Hillyard

By Huckleberry Press / January 30, 2023 /

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we will be discussing Jane Austen’s Proposals! Join the Jane Austen Society of North America for this in person event on Saturday, 4 February, from 2:00-4:00pm, in the Studio Room of the Spokane Public Library, Hillyard Branch.

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One Woman’s Story of Baking, Bravery, and Barkuterie

By Huckleberry Press / January 25, 2023 /
Jody Barrett and Bucho

If you’re a dog lover, you probably know the sheer joy that comes with having a dog curled in your lap or snuggled next to you. Jody Barrett is certainly a dog lover, and has had at least six dogs over the years (and many cats) after falling in love with her first family dog, a Cocker Spaniel named Buffy.

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Seven-Year-Old Boy Proves You Can Make a Difference at Any Age

By Huckleberry Press / January 24, 2023 /
Blaine and Fire Dept

One seven-year-old boy has been making headlines in Spokane for his hot cocoa stand and generous spirit. Over his winter break this past December, Blaine Binger came to his parents, Stephanie and Tom Binger, with a cardboard box and an idea to set up a stand to sell hot cocoa.

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