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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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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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One seven-year-old boy has been making headlines in Spokane for his hot cocoa stand and generous spirit. Over his winter break this past December, Blaine Binger came to his parents, Stephanie and Tom Binger, with a cardboard box and an idea to set up a stand to sell hot cocoa.
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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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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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We’re BACK! It has been two years since the Folk Festival in Spokane has been a live event. 2019 had the largest attendance in 24 years. As the pandemic set…
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by Dr. Jessica Simpkins How many of us have compared ourselves to others and decided we’re lacking in some way? Not thin enough, not smart enough, not rich enough, not…
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The last couple of years, many Spokane residents and businesses have experienced financial struggles unlike any they had seen before. Many Spokane residents had lost their jobs and had to wait for extended periods to get unemployment and other urgent benefits.
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Artists can have a tough time finding a foothold in today’s market, and art as a subject has been pushed aside to some extent over the past couple decades. Established artists may even struggle with maintaining a certain level of recognizability.
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Area youth have been able to depend on a Spokane non-profit to help them get new or gently used clothing items and confidently shop in the store for needed items.
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