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Spokane News 2023 Easter Egg Hunt Family Event: Where Community Comes Together for Fun!

By Huckleberry Press / April 3, 2023 /
Easter Bunny

Did someone say “Easter egg hunt?” Yes, please! Who doesn’t love the thrill of the challenge? The beauty of the spring ground, decorated in little oval pastel colored treasures! The adrenaline rush of the competition! The glory of winning a cash prize!

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Natalia Kuhn: Spreading Comfort and Joy in Spokane

By Huckleberry Press / January 8, 2023 /
Natalia Kuhn

This is how Natalia Kuhn (nicknamed Natasha) describes the pendulum of emotions she experiences in her work every day, wiping away tears. Especially this time of year, when the Christmas Bureau is in full swing.

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Brandy Tarala and the Founding of United We Rescue

By Huckleberry Press / January 4, 2023 /
Brandy Tarala

Adrenaline and risk. These are the two ingredients that have driven Brandy Tarala’s life decisions, culminating in the founding of United We Rescue (UWR). United We Rescue is a non-profit organization committed to helping meet the mental health needs of first responders. While this venture was yet another one of Brandy’s risks, it’s a risk that matters, with the potential of helping countless helpers.

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Helping New Arrivals: Anna Bondarenko and Thrive International’s Aid to Ukrainian Refugees

By Huckleberry Press / January 2, 2023 /
Anna Thrive

Eight months ago, the first family seeking refuge from the war in Ukraine arrived in Spokane. That day changed Anna Bondarenko’s life. All of a sudden, every experience– from coming to Spokane as a child with her parents as refugees, to volunteer work in Ukraine– culminated in a way to help Ukrainians escaping war to resettle in Spokane. Anna’s life trajectory led her to the perfect position to help some of our community’s most vulnerable.

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Dynamo in Difference-Making: Mariah McKay

By Huckleberry Press / November 9, 2022 /
SIMBA Networking Group

The dictionary definition of dynamite is a person having a spectacular effect. Dynamic means characterized by constant change, activity, or progress. A second definition is a person with a positive attitude full of energy and new ideas.

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From Barnyard Chick to Spokane Businesswoman: Tammy Merrill

By Huckleberry Press / October 16, 2022 /

When Sandy Tarbox, owner of Greencastle Soap and Supply, started thinking about retirement she knew her perfect replacement: Reardan farmgirl, loyal customer, and soap making instructor Tammy Merrill.

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Sinead Voorhees: Ireland’s Gift to Whitworth University’s MBA Program

By Huckleberry Press / September 30, 2022 /
Sinead Voorhees

by Amy McGarry Seeing potential is one of Sinead Voorhees’s superpowers. She’s found a perfect role to put that superpower to use as Whitworth University’s assistant dean of graduate studies…

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Baker Construction and Development: Supporting the Community that Helps Them Build Dreams from the Ground Up

By Huckleberry Press / September 2, 2022 /
Barry Baker

by Amy McGarry During my travels in Canada, I’ve been struck by the kindness and helpfulness of the Canadians I encountered. Barry Baker, originally from Swift Current, Sesketchewan, Canada, is…

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Leadership Spokane: Where Leaders Make Magic for the Good of the Community

By Huckleberry Press / August 18, 2022 /
Jaxon Riley

What comes to mind when you think of the word “leadership?” What does a leader do?

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Rick Welliver: Making a Difference in the Boxing Ring of Life

By Huckleberry Press / July 9, 2022 /
Rick Welliver, owner, Spokane Boxing Gym

Every successful boxer has a good corner. In the boxing ring, this is the fighter’s trainer. But everyone needs a good “corner” in life–someone who will encourage us, give us guidance. Someone who will help us grow.

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