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Valley Nonprofit Raises Money and Cheer for Loved Ones Facing Cancer in Stevens County

By Huckleberry Press / May 15, 2023 /
Valley Warriors Against Cancer

Darla and five others came together to start Valley Warriors Against Cancer, a non-profit that would raise money to support individuals (and their families) in Stevens County facing cancer

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Huckleberry Press Editor Val Mohney interviews Kevin Weir of Action Coach Business Coaching

By Huckleberry Press / May 10, 2023 /
Kevin Weir

In this interview, Val Mohney, the editor of Huckleberry Press, sits down with Kevin Weir, a seasoned business coach from Action Coach in Spokane.

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Cheney Is a Commuter’s Haven and College Town With a Big Heart

By Huckleberry Press / May 8, 2023 /
Chris Grover, Cheney Mayor

As we enter May, the warmer weather brings more opportunities to get outside, have fun, and meet new people. If you’re looking for fun on May 12th and 13th, you don’t want to miss Cheney’s annual Mayfest!

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Coeur d’Alene Business Aims to Empower People to Create Their Own Sushi

By Huckleberry Press / May 4, 2023 /
Isaac Cunnington

“Many people who’ve had bad first-time sushi experiences (like me) decide from that experience that they don’t like sushi. But sometimes it’s a matter of not having experienced high-quality, fresh ingredients that are tailored to their tastes. And for another, having sushi at restaurants is often incredibly expensive!! I decided to change that,” Isaac shares.

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Courage to Grow Farms Wins First Place in Local Pitch Competition

By Huckleberry Press / May 2, 2023 /
Shaneese Dunigan

Shaneese and Philip have a vision of training the next wave of farmers in regenerative farming practices. “We left our corporate jobs in 2019 to become farmers with very little but a hope, a dream, and a book called The Urban Farmer by Curtis Stone.

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Loving Mom, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist: Is Dezirea Blumig Spokane’s Superwoman?

By Huckleberry Press / April 27, 2023 /
Desizrea-Blumig

“As for me, I’ve also wanted to be a business owner who operates with honesty, integrity, and fairness regardless of the industry. Both of us have the intention of being the boss that we would have wanted during our years in the workforce,”

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We Can All Support Our Local Economy With Live Local Inland Northwest

By Huckleberry Press / April 25, 2023 /
Mariah McKay

Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance (SIMBA), a local nonprofit, is equally passionate about creating opportunities for local businesses in the Inland Northwest to thrive.

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The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: The Spokane Symphony’s Conductor’s Workshop Teaches the Next Generation of Great Conductors

By Huckleberry Press / April 20, 2023 /
spokane symphony

An international group of up-and-coming conductors converged in Spokane to partake in The Conductor Workshop, a weeklong program helmed by the Spokane Symphony’s own James Lowe and James Ross.

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American Childhood Cancer Organization Inland NW: Because Kids Can’t Fight Cancer Alone

By Huckleberry Press / April 3, 2023 /

Luckily, there is an organization in Spokane that brings light to these families’ darkest days. This organization was originally formed in the 1970s under the name The Candlelighters by parents of childhood cancer survivors all over Washington.

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Country Blue Mercantile: A Spokane Valley Business Celebrating Local Artists

By Huckleberry Press / April 2, 2023 /
Amanda Davisson, owner of Country Blue Mercantile and artist Jerry Vahslovik

The boutique space is located on University in the Spokane Valley. It is currently an online thrift and gift shop which offers upcycled, new, and vintage items. While most products are shipped, local customers seem to enjoy coming to pick up their items and learning about Country Blue. There are many unique objects to satisfy even the most budget-conscious customers.

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