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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!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreAdrenaline 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.
Read MoreEight 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read Moreby 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…
Read Moreby 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…
Read MoreWhat comes to mind when you think of the word “leadership?” What does a leader do?
Read MoreEvery 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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