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• Clarion album will give fans what they want to hear

  May 3, 2013 in Features on Page W13 Clarion Brass, the Spokane-based brass ensemble, is giving fans the chance to help shape the group’s next holiday CD. Not only is Clarion soliciting public suggestions on what to name …

• Surprise visit to Poland a big hit with Karnowski and friends

  December 27, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 After Gonzaga’s easy win over Campbell last Wednesday, Przemek Karnowski told several members of the media he was heading home for the holiday break but he asked for a favor. …

• Volunteers provide 400 Christmas meals for seniors, homeless

  December 26, 2012 in City on Page A5 For those who had nowhere else to go for Christmas, Carl Perron had a place. Perron rushed in and out of the downtown Mid-City Concerns kitchen Tuesday to serve Christmas … 3

• ‘This is my family’: Christmas dinner for homeless

  December 25, 2012 in City For those who had nowhere else to go for Christmas, Carl Perron had a place. Perron rushed in and out of the downtown Mid-City Concerns kitchen Tuesday to serve a … 2

• Fire burns home in West Spokane

  December 24, 2012 in News A fire the morning of Christmas Eve forced a family out of their hom in West Spokane off of Sunset Boulevard and caused about $20,000 worth of damage. 3

• Spotlight: ‘Cool Yule’ changes tune for New Year’s

  December 23, 2012 in Features on Page D5 “Cool Yule,” Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s holiday cabaret show, will take on a new spin after Christmas. “So if you enjoyed it before Christmas, come back because it’s been changed …

• Spin Control: Test your Christmas trivia knowledge

  December 23, 2012 in City on Page B2 Once again, in the spirit of peace on Earth to men and women of good will, Spin Control avoids political commentary so close to Christmas. This year our holiday wish …

• Faith and Values: Christmas that’s ends-based far more satisfying

  December 22, 2012 in City on Page B3 So I’ve been mulling over whether to even address a certain holiday, only a few days away, that I think most folks are looking forward to. Why, it’s Godless Capitalism … 3

• WSU researcher trying to get to root of Christmas tree rot

  December 21, 2012 in City on Page A5 Christmas trees are rotting in the ground across the Pacific Northwest because of a Grinch-like fungal disease that researchers from WSU and other universities will begin trying to combat. Gary …

• Kids, dads build gingerbread houses, bonds at school

  December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 When most people think about parent volunteers in the school, they think of moms and grandmothers. One kindergarten class in the Central Valley School District is working to bring fathers …

• A peek at traditions

  December 19, 2012 in Food on Page C1 ‘Don’t peek,” said Dave McCullough. “You have to resist peeking.” McCullough is teaching his granddaughter Chloee Lucki, 10, how to make the orange rolls his family serves every Christmas morning. … 2

• HOLLY JOLLY VISITOR

  December 15, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Kindergarten teacher Bob McCaslin led the morning students at the Central Valley Kindergarten Center in Christmas carols Wednesday. After they finished each song, students shouted, “Bravo, bravo, bravo!” The children …

• Christmas music missing special note

  December 15, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 When Curtis and I got married we swore we wouldn’t have a Christmas baby. Our anniversary is three days after Christmas and we felt the holiday week was busy enough … 1

• Spotlight: Bailey eager for ’14 Bach Festival

  December 9, 2012 in Features on Page D6 Acclaimed cellist Zuill Bailey was in Spokane last week, meeting with supporters of the Northwest Bach Festival and laying the groundwork for the 2014 event, which will mark his debut …

• ‘Fun time’ of year for Christmas tree farmers

  December 9, 2012 in City on Page B1 With the countdown to Christmas well under way, families are flocking to area farms and lots to pick the perfect tree. “It’s a family tradition,” said Chelsey Williamson. “We come … 1

• Christmas Bureau gets technological

  December 3, 2012 in City on Page A1 For anyone who’s counting, there are 22 days until Christmas, when kids everywhere will rise before the sun ready to tear into their presents. That leaves 22 days to raise …

• To the perfect Christmas tree

  December 2, 2012 in Features on Page D3 1. Tools needed: Tape measure, twine, gloves, saw, leaf blower, Santa hat (optional). 2. Degree of difficulty: Easy.

• Reindeer, Santa visit Stanek’s before it goes down in history

  December 2, 2012 in City on Page B1 Jack Nuss, 9, eyed the two reindeer Saturday as he pondered whether they were, in fact, Santa’s reindeer. “They’re cool,” he said. “They look like normal reindeer kind of, but …

• Dreams of white Christmas likely to come true

  November 29, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S2 As we get closer to Christmas Day, I’ve been asked about the chances for a white Christmas across the Inland Northwest. Based on expected weather patterns, there is a 70 …

• Religion Notebook: South Hill tree lighting Sunday

  November 29, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S2 Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd., will present its second annual South Hill Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday. The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with music from …

• Santa’s coming to District 9 areas

  November 29, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S9 Spokane Fire District 9 crews will be busy escorting Santa from neighborhood to neighborhood beginning Saturday. This is an annual tradition, and while Santa works his magic and checks his …

• Salvation Army seeks help filling wishes

  November 22, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S1 Christmas is going to be here soon, and at the Salvation Army that means fast-approaching deadlines for two programs that provide gifts for children living in Salvation Army housing and …

• Out & About: Permits in transition at Mount Spokane

  November 18, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 OUTPAY – A Discover Pass is still needed for parking a vehicle in most areas of Mount Spokane State Park, but the requirement soon will transition to a Sno-Park permit. …

• Eastern Washington tree to adorn Capitol lawn for Christmas 2013

  July 25, 2012 in Idaho on Page A7 A tree from the Colville National Forest will grace the nation’s capital during the 2013 Christmas season. The Northeast Washington forest was selected during a national competition in which the … 1

• Santa delivers, gets lump of coal in return

  December 30, 2011 in City on Page A5 It was the afternoon of Christmas Eve. Mike “Finn” Finocchiaro was dressed as Santa. His two daughters – ages 2 and 6 – were done up as elves, as were … 1

• Front Porch: Christmas traditions move along

  December 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 When Tevye and the cast belt out “Tradition” in “Fiddler on the Roof,’ they’re singing my song. I, especially, love the ritual, familiarity and comfort of holiday traditions. For me, …

• Obama spends Christmas with family, military

  December 25, 2011 in Nation/World President Barack Obama blended his roles as a father and commander-in-chief this Christmas, exchanging presents and singing carols with his family, then greeting U.S. service members stationed at a Marine … 4

• Doug Clark: Martial arts instructor leads with his heart

  December 25, 2011 in City on Page B1 This Santa don’t need no stinking reindeer. Ditto the sleigh and woolly white beard.

• Services mark Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

  December 24, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V5 Today is Christmas Eve and churches all over the Spokane Valley area will be hosting special worship services today and Sunday to mark the holy day. • Genesis Church will …

• Religion Notebook: Christmas services abound

  December 22, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S9 The Christmas season is here, and area churches are holding special services to mark the occasion. • St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5810 S. Meadowlane Road, will offer family worship at …

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