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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Overcoming congenital defect, WSU student puts heartfelt action into Coug cheers

Maddy Reyes will wear red Friday, although her color choice might lean toward crimson. A Washington State University sophomore on the school's cheer team, Reyes knows what it's like to have heart issues as a survivor of a congenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot. Friday is the American Heart Association's national Go Red for Women day.
News >  Health

ALS clinic at St. Luke’s gains certification

A Spokane clinic designed for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, has received designation as a certified treatment center of excellence. The ALS clinic is at Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center through its physiatry and neuromuscular services. It’s the region's first clinic to get the ALS Association's certification, according to Providence Health. Previously, the closest certified centers were in Seattle and Portland. ALS causes progressive degeneration of motor nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to weakness and eventually loss of control with muscles that can affect walking, chewing, swallowing, speaking and breathing.
News >  Family

Parenting: I’m burned out from parenting for 30 years, but my youngest is only 10

Q: How can I get more invigorated about parenting in the home stretch? I love my kids and have always engineered my life and full-time work around them. Last night, I was pondering why I feel so much less engaged and had to be honest with myself that after doing this for 31 years, with eight left to go, I am so ready to live on an island with some turtles. I know that’s not fair to my baby girl, who is 10. Please give me some perspective.
News >  Home and garden

Ask the Builder: How to avoid geologic hazards when building

You probably don’t give much thought to the ground under or around your home. What follows are a few true stories that may change your perspective. If you’re in the market to buy land to build your dream home, or if you’re looking to buy an existing home, what I’m about to share could prevent financial ruin.
News >  Family

Children’s Home Society and Childhaven merge to form ‘Akin,’ which will continue to offer early learning services and more

With 100 years of Spokane history, a statewide nonprofit that shifted away from mainly adoptions to child and family services has a new name: Akin. Founded in 1896, it was first Washington Children's Home Finding Society and then Children's Home Society of Washington. Known here for 70 years at the Galland Hall on the South Hill, the region's branch moved in 2004 to the Galland-Ashlock Family Resource Center in Spokane Valley. The Akin name nods to kin or kinship care among families and emerges from a Jan. 1 merger with the Seattle-area Childhaven, an early 1900s agency that first helped single parents with daycare until it transitioned to childhood well-being programs. In Spokane, modern Akin services include child and family counseling, early learning and developmental support for infants to preschoolers, parent education and other family programs.
News >  Travel

You should be planning your summer road trip now

In January’s cold, dark days, a summer road trip might be the farthest thing from your mind. Without the need to book a flight or coordinate other transportation, it’s easy to rely on spontaneity for a last-minute escape once the weather warms up. The beauty of a road trip is its structured freedom: you can do anything you want, just as long as you are willing and able to drive.
News >  Home and garden

Gardening: Order supplies now if you’re planning to start a mason bee hive

As I write this, 7 inches of snow are coming down. The hubby has cleared the walk and stairs enough to refill the birdfeeder, but we’ll wait until the morning to clear our 400-foot driveway. At least this go-round the snow is light, fluffy and easy to move. So, it’s back to planning and preparing for spring. So here are a few more things you can do indoors.