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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Debra-Lynn B. Hook: Learning to ask for help

It takes not just a village but apparently several overlapping villages to keep a human alive. For my purposes, it takes my people. My daughter’s people. My sons’ people. It takes my doctors, the bank lady, my haircutter, my therapist, my friend who makes me breakfast, my other friend who makes me dinner, the people who run the local food co-op, the woman who leads meditation, the pharmacist I ...
News >  Family

Cheesy arcade memories connect Spokane family

I was indoctrinated to video games at an early age. The youngest of four and only girl, I can still recall tagging along with my brother Kevin to arcades and watching as he blew up tanks in a game called Battlezone. After Kevin had extended the life of a quarter into the 15-minute range multiple times, I’d often wander off into the chaotic mixture of flashing lights and electronic sounds to locate a challenge that better suited my novice gaming skills. The deafening ambience of booms, crashes and boisterous male voices captivating me as I bumped and shoved my way past throngs of teens huddled together in front of screens.
News >  Home and garden

5 steps to an organized dresser, according to the pros

When it comes to choosing organizing projects, the areas that scream chaos tend to get the most attention: Think junk drawers, closets and garages. But there are plenty of hidden pain points – such as your dresser – that also could use some love. Fishing through a tangle of clothes and random objects every time you need something can quickly turn into a major drag. With a little planning, though, you can restore order to these pits of despair.
News >  Health

How drinking coffee may lower your risk for diabetes

Decades ago, many scientists believed that drinking coffee was bad for your health. But coffee has experienced a remarkable turnaround. Study after study has found that enjoying a daily cup or two of Joe – either caffeinated or decaffeinated – may lengthen your life span and lower risk for chronic disease.