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Bread of Life: Nourishing Souls at Wallace Food Bank

By Huckleberry Press / January 20, 2024 /

At the heart of the Silver Valley in Northern Idaho, the Wallace Food Bank is striving to maintain hope for those facing food insecurity in the community.

Getting Creative in Newport, WA

By Huckleberry Press / November 24, 2023 /

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.

Shawn Lloyd, Shawn Lewis, and Annette Lewis – Giving Back to Local Heroes

By Huckleberry Press / August 8, 2023 /

“Giving back to the hero.” This is the primary mission of Shawn Lloyd and Shawn and Annette Lewis for their work with A Heroes Home.

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

By Huckleberry Press / May 15, 2023 /

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

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

By Huckleberry Press / May 8, 2023 /

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!

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

By Huckleberry Press / April 27, 2023 /

“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,”

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

By Huckleberry Press / April 20, 2023 /

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.

Airway Heights Summer Market

By Huckleberry Press / March 7, 2023 /

The 2023 Airway Heights Summer Market is coming soon! This event will be held the second Saturday of each month, April through September, 9:00am to 3:00pm at The HUB in Airway Heights.

Spokanite Shares Roadside Reminders About Hope and Resilience

By Huckleberry Press / February 24, 2023 /

One individual has been spreading messages of hope and resilience one sign at a time. Aaron Reese is a Spokane local who stood at a roundabout near Five Mile Road in Spokane holding a sign with a positive message for passersby to enjoy every Monday morning for 52 weeks straight.

Launch Northwest Prepares Local Students to Launch Into Careers Through Mentorship

By Huckleberry Press / February 19, 2023 /

Launch Northwest is a new program designed to assist students throughout their academic journey through job placement throughout Spokane, Eastern Washington, and Northern Idaho.