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Social distancing did not reduce the obligation to
May 26, 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...
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Bonners Ferry natives Larry and Shelly Steckman on
Apr 20, 20206 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...
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Washington uses homegrown hops in every pint;
Mar 23, 20208 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...
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Shriners patients praise experience at Spokane
Feb 24, 20207 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...
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Exhibits continue to wow. By Colin Anderson.
Jan 20, 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...
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Tacoma man had front-row seat on first successful
Dec 23, 20197 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...
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One woman’s journey to help others
Oct 21, 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,...
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Touring North America’s biggest hop farm. By Colin
Sep 23, 20197 min read
What’s In Your Beer?
To brew beer you need four key ingredients: water, yeast, malt and hops. Clean water makes for a crisp beverage, and yeast is used to...
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Realizing the power of your personal brand. By
Aug 19, 20197 min read
Living Your Purpose With Passion
I had a conversation with a young woman a while ago who’d recently gotten married. She and I were talking about the new phase of life she...
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Duties of the Coast Guard go beyond party patrols.
Jul 22, 20197 min read
Mission: Save Lives
The orange-striped ships with sailors from the US Coast Guard that patrol the waters of Washington, Oregon and Idaho are responsible for...
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How Tacoma’s Richard Kresser uses defeat as
Jun 25, 20198 min read
Chasing Failure
Richard Kresser stood outside a café in Bend, Oregon, devastated. He cried as he spoke to his girlfriend over the phone. “The trip’s...
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Determined and resolute
May 20, 20197 min read
On Final Approach
Off course and months behind schedule, Jacob Hendrickson continues to propel his custom-made row boat toward what he hopes will be a...
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Individuals making a big impact in their local
Apr 22, 20198 min read
It started as an idea …
Ideas are powerful. Something as simple as a passing thought can become something huge that impacts our daily lives, or something small...
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Veterinarian cares for horses in Mongol Derby. By
Feb 20, 20197 min read
A Land with No Fences
As a traveling veterinarian and a world traveler, Bruce Pedersen is accustomed to rugged terrain. He practices veterinary medicine in...
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Experiencing a work holiday in New Zealand
Jan 28, 201910 min read
Immersed in Culture
It was freezing outside. The chill in the air was biting, and the ocean roared as waves crashed on the long, sandy beach. A gentle breeze...
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Coping with multiple sclerosis has reflected the
Dec 24, 20188 min read
My MS
My first impulse was to slug the doctor. Not because he had just diagnosed me with the chronic disease known as multiple sclerosis. It...
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Time does not heal wounds to the soul. By Dan
Nov 26, 20187 min read
Painful Memories
Fifty years ago, I was an acne-faced teenager desperately trying to cling to the tail of the political unrest that had swept our nation....
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Important tools for your child to know when it
Sep 24, 20187 min read
Meeting Aggression with Kindness
It’s back to school time. While for some students it can be an exciting time of reuniting with their friends, for others it can produce a...
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Home is where your family is. By Jillian Chandler.
Aug 20, 20187 min read
Five Happy Hearts Traveling the World
Traveling the world. It's something many of us dream of doing but only few ever get the chance. And for one Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, mom and...
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Three families who heeded the call to adopt. By
Jun 28, 20187 min read
All You Need Is Love
All You Need Is Love Three families who heeded the call to adopt By Jani Gonzalez The plight of medically needy orphans around the globe...
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