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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 /

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…

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

By Huckleberry Press / August 18, 2022 /

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

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

By Huckleberry Press / July 9, 2022 /

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.

Dario Ré: Cultivating Life and Music in the Monroe District

By Huckleberry Press / June 24, 2022 /

Listening to the songs of Dario Ré: and his band Heat Speak for the first time was love at first hear. To call the music beautiful is an understatement. But it was in the lyrics that I found a soulful symphony of poetry that spoke to my spirit and literally took my breath away.

Tonya Murray: Making a Difference in the Fairchild Community

By Huckleberry Press / June 11, 2022 /

As a Huckleberry Press reporter, my greatest pleasure is meeting amazing people who are making a positive impact in their communities. Tonya Murray is one of those incredible people whose life calling is to help.

Sabrina Gonder: Helping People to Live a Healthy Life

By Huckleberry Press / May 26, 2022 /

If you are like me and almost everyone I know, you are struggling with some sort of health issue. Maybe you have a battle with managing your weight. Perhaps fatigue is slowing you down and you are desperate for more energy. Or maybe, like too many people I know, you are living with chronic pain. This could be physical pain, or emotional pain. Then, of course, there’s that monster that seems to affect everyone in one way or another these days: stress.

Hearts and Paws: It’s Never too Late to Give Back

By Huckleberry Press / May 13, 2022 /

Many people would agree that the definition of a life well-lived includes knowing you’ve made a positive impact on your world. Many would also agree that the key to happiness is feeling like you’re making the world a better place

Springtime: The Light at the End of the Tunnel

By Huckleberry Press / April 14, 2022 /

When I saw the first crocus blossoms in front of my house this year, I almost cried tears of joy. This portent of spring is always a happy and welcomed sight. But this year, my first crocus sighting was especially rewarding.
The same day I saw my first crocus, my daughter looked at her phone and said, “Mom, it was two years ago today that we started online school from home because of COVID.”

Sultan of the Outdoors

By Huckleberry Press / March 22, 2022 /

comes to my friend Sultan Almuhanna, as a hunter and fisherman, the name is apt. He is indeed a king of the outdoors.

Human Hibernation: The Power of Restorative Rest

By Huckleberry Press / March 12, 2022 /

Hallelujah! Well, at the time of this writing it’s still February, but by the time you read this it will be March. So, it’s March in my mind. I couldn’t be happier.