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HOMETOWN HEROS: Stephen Hawse & Vernita Wright

By Huckleberry Press / November 15, 2018 /

By Laura Wright, Kettle Falls   “The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of commitment to make a difference in the lives of…

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Hometown Hero – Shawn Biggs

By Huckleberry Press / October 9, 2018 /

by Ryan Sain “If there were more Shawn Biggs’ in the word it would truly be a much better place.” -Ian Surginer I’m not sure of a more fitting surname…

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Hometown Hero – Rick Clark

By Huckleberry Press / June 30, 2018 /

What’s it take to be a Hometown Hero?   You have to get it on the court. Meet and be with people where and how they are. Actively look for…

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Hometown Hero – Naomi Edwards

By Huckleberry Press / May 3, 2018 /

Our May Hometown Hero is Naomi Edwards. Naomi is a math teacher at Kettle Falls High School, which is just a fraction of what she does. She also teaches robotics…

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April’s Hometown Hero: Thai Johnson!

By Huckleberry Press / April 19, 2018 /

Thai Johnson is a father, a husband, and a friend to many. He has an interesting past like most of us but what makes him special is his ability to…

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Heeling Hands Hometown Hero – March

By Huckleberry Press / March 8, 2018 /

  Gina Habbestad was recognized as Citizen of the Year for 2017 by Lincoln County Sheriff Wade W. Magers. Gina is extremely dedicated and involved in the rescue of animals…

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Heeling Hands Hometown Heroes

By Huckleberry Press / February 8, 2018 /

This month’s “Hometown Hero” is Lincoln County Fire District #4 crew located in Reardan, Washington. Heeling Hands will be in touch shortly to schedule 1 hr of chair massage (5-10…

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Love Letter to my Hometown and my Dad; the Ultimate Santa

By Huckleberry Press / December 24, 2021 /

Maybe it’s the time of year, or the fact that living in Farmington, New Mexico will never feel like home. I’m feeling particularly nostalgic during this holiday season. I’ve never experienced the great Hallmark holiday and I’ve had plenty of Christmases worthy of the Grinch.

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Honoring Those Who Sacrificed Their Lives in Service

By Gabriel Cruden / May 15, 2024 /

Cemeteries are solemn grounds. Maybe none so solemn as Arlington National Cemetery. I first visited the cemetery in Arlington when I was a young adult. I remember being struck by…

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Lincoln County Sheriff will not run for re-election

By Huckleberry Press / April 25, 2022 /
Wade Magers

LINCOLN COUNTY – After working a law enforcement career spanning 32 years and serving four terms as Lincoln County Sheriff, Wade W. Magers has chosen to opt out of running for a fifth term.

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