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

By Huckleberry Press / August 8, 2023 /
A Heroes Home

“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.

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

By Huckleberry Press / May 15, 2023 /
Valley Warriors Against Cancer

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

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

By Huckleberry Press / May 8, 2023 /
Chris Grover, Cheney Mayor

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!

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

By Huckleberry Press / April 27, 2023 /
Desizrea-Blumig

“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,”

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

By Huckleberry Press / April 20, 2023 /
spokane symphony

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.

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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.

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Spokanite Shares Roadside Reminders About Hope and Resilience

By Huckleberry Press / February 24, 2023 /
Aaron Reese

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.

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Launch Northwest Prepares Local Students to Launch Into Careers Through Mentorship

By Huckleberry Press / February 19, 2023 /
Launch NW Ben and Oscar

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

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Gabe Tesch: Surviving Childhood Cancer With a Drive to Do Something Extraordinary

By Huckleberry Press / February 5, 2023 /
Gabe Tesch

At 13, Gabe was granted his dream trip through Make-A-Wish. Gabe and his family went to Austin, Texas for the Formula 1 Grand Prix. “I got to meet all of the drivers, who were like superheroes to me. It was amazing! On the plane home, I told my parents I wanted to be a race-car driver.”

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Junior Livestock Show of Spokane

By Huckleberry Press / January 24, 2023 /

The 88th Annual Junior Livestock Show of Spokane attracts youth from all over the Pacific Northwest. 4-H and FFA members exhibit their livestock projects, compete in leadership and skills contests, and more.

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