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Every year, people set out to chase a New Year’s Resolution, and 2024 is no different. It’s only been a couple of days, and I’ve already seen people in the Inland Northwest celebrating their new changes, their goals, and their commitments for the year ahead.
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The snow season is upon us, which means it’s time to get out your skis and snowboards. If you are headed up to 49 Degrees North this winter, then there is no better place to stop and have breakfast or lunch than Monica’s Buttermilk Kitchen!
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One of my professional goals is to bring the tools and business support expertise to our libraries across eastern Washington and northern Idaho. As that effort gathers momentum, the Spokane Public Library, Spokane County Library District, and the entire effort at StartUp Spokane (www.startupspokane.com) stand ready to support our region’s businesses.
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When the Ghost of Christmas Past bestows memories from my childhood, I see that my happiest Christmas memories aren’t opening presents. My happiest memories are decorating the Christmas tree.
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Chewelah-based coffee roaster John Raymond, who just opened “395 Coffee” on October 21, talks about coffee the way a wine connoisseur talks about the aroma, flavor, and finish of a fine wine.
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I am so grateful life’s consequences caused me to end up in northern Stevens County. I have never been happier, and it’s all because of the people here. Let me give you a few examples.
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STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING RIGHT NOW AND GO TO THE LAKEHOUSE BAR AND GRILL IN LOON LAKE. The food, staff, service, and ambience was impeccable. We could not believe that this restaurant is in Loon Lake.
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Business ownership. Entrepreneurship. Economic Development. Intergenerational accumulation of wealth. Public libraries. The relationships between these may be apparent for some items on the list, less so for others.
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Newport, Washington, on the eastern border of the state with Idaho, has seen its fair share of economic ebb and flow over the years and is getting creative about how to grow a more diversified and resilient economy.
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Over the weekend, we had the pleasure of checking out an AWESOME new spot in the Chewelah area. This wonderful little town has been evolving over the last few years. From the construction of the new Mistequa Hotel and Casino to the major upgrades 49 Degrees North has, and continues to make, Chewelah is well on its way to becoming a great spot for recreation, no matter the season!
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