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Choosing Unity Over Division
Compassion Connect By Rachel Kelly Photo Courtesy of Compassion Connect When asked about the guiding principle of their work with...

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Jun 1, 20217 min read


Celebrating 50 Years of the Special Olympics
How local branches of the organization are adapting in 2021 By Taylor Shillam Since its beginning as a backyard summer camp in 1962, the...

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Apr 26, 20217 min read


Navigating the Slopes
Meet the artist who guides your way By Colin Anderson Photo Courtesy James Niehues Growing up on a small farm in Western Colorado, Jim...

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Mar 29, 20217 min read


Introducing SpaceX
Major milestones reached, supported by the expertise of Northwest native By Taylor Shillam Photo Courtesy of SpaceX Space Exploration...

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Mar 1, 20216 min read


Entertainment with Turn-Down Service
And maybe a nice massage and a glass of wine Variety is the spice of life. That’s why when you make plans to visit Northern Quest Resort...

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Jan 14, 20212 min read


Welcome Home
North Idaho’s casino destination By Jillian Chandler The Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel is a rustic oasis tucked away in the natural...

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Jan 14, 20212 min read


Destination …CASINO
Over the years, casinos have continued to expand and evolve into so much more than a place to press your luck by pulling levers, pressing...

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Jan 4, 20212 min read


Memories from His Youth
The images of Pearl Harbor lived on for Navy veteran By Dan Aznoff Charles Baggarley made the long flight from the West Coast one last...

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Dec 23, 20208 min read


Ride 4 Relief
PTSD survivor advocating for the health and support of his peers By Taylor Shillam “PTSD is not the person refusing to let go of the...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Oct 26, 20207 min read


Black Belt Professor Turns His Passion into the Family Business
Sam Brown has established Bonners Ferry, Idaho, as the Jiu-Jitsu destination for students of the Brazilian style of self-defense By Dan...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Sep 28, 20206 min read


From Walla Walla to Hollywood
The life and career of Adam West By John J. Raspanti Photo Courtsey of Jonathan Grant Sometimes a career starts with a dream. When he was...
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Aug 24, 20207 min read


Pyrotechnics: Fourth of July’s Bright Moment
Behind the scenes of America’s favorite Independence Day event By Abigail Thorpe Every year as Independence Day approaches, we anxiously...
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Jul 24, 20207 min read


Fever for Adventure
Idaho couple trades the icy waters in Canada for a kayak in humid Alabama By Dan Aznoff Idaho residents Julie Kirk and Joshua Freedman...
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Jun 22, 20207 min read


Fisher House Provides ‘Home Away from Home’ for Veterans During a Time of Need
Like every element of normal life, the shelter-in-place order for residents of Washington state to prevent the spread of COVID-19...
Social distancing did not reduce the obligation to
May 26, 20207 min read


Wrestling: A Story of Hope and Peace
It was the late 1970s. Larry Steckman was a wrestler for Bonners Ferry High School, and his to-be wife, Shelly Barton, was a wrestling...
Bonners Ferry natives Larry and Shelly Steckman on
Apr 20, 20206 min read


Innovation Comes to a Head at Craft Beer Breweries
With the number of small and boutique breweries rising faster than the head on a stout porter, craft beermakers in Washington have opened...
Washington uses homegrown hops in every pint;
Mar 23, 20208 min read


“The Best Place to Be”
Shae has been a regular at the Spokane Shriners Hospital since she was a baby. It started with a one-week stint when she was 1 year old...
Shriners patients praise experience at Spokane
Feb 24, 20207 min read


From Model T to GT4
If you’ve meandered through one of the many car shows of the Northwest, you’ve probably seen some pretty cool rides. It’s a great way to...
Exhibits continue to wow. By Colin Anderson.
Jan 20, 20207 min read


Riding Shotgun
The concept of driving across the country today is no small undertaking. It can take weeks of planning, stacks of road maps and an...
Tacoma man had front-row seat on first successful
Dec 23, 20197 min read


Making a Financial World of Difference
When a person goes to college and gets a degree, they typically learn a great deal about their chosen field, hoping to find a good job,...
One woman’s journey to help others
Oct 21, 20197 min read
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