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Family Fun: Go wild with a musical trip to ‘Madagascar’

Sun., May 30, 2021

If you're looking for an escape, Spokane Falls Community College drama students are ready to whisk you away on a virtual trip to Madagascar. Their production of "Madagascar: A Musical Adventure" is streaming Friday through Sunday.

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Ask Dr. Universe: Why do trees grow so slowly?

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 30, 2021

Trees use their leaves to help capture energy from the sun to make their own food. But, as you may have noticed, a lot of trees lose their leaves during certain times of the year.

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The Full Suburban: Pressure over cleaning the shower leads to pressure washing

UPDATED: Sun., May 30, 2021

Logan and I had to have a difficult conversation last year. I’m the one who brought it up, and it honestly kind of blindsided him. But, in marriage, someone has to be the one willing to ask the difficult questions.

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From maintenance man to thrill-ride inventor: Silverwood vet Fred Grubb manufactures fun

Sun., May 30, 2021

Fred Grubb has quietly built a thrill-ride juggernaut in perhaps the unlikeliest of places: Athol, Idaho. "Stunt Pilot" is the 20th roller coaster built by Grubb's company, Rocky Mountain Construction, which over the past decade has amassed awards and unbridled loyalty from coaster enthusiasts worldwide.

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Baby Girl Sussex is coming, so what’s big bro Archie to do?

UPDATED: Wed., May 26, 2021

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, the 2-year-old son of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will soon have a sister in the California hamlet the decamped royals call home.

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Water Cooler: Learn about Asian and Pacific Island nations on YouTube

UPDATED: Tue., May 25, 2021

Knowing where the Asian and Pacific Islands are on a map is one thing, but it takes a bit of a deeper dive to know what life is like there. For this Asian Pacific American Heritage month, hop over to YouTube for a convenient and free way to learn more about these nations and cultures from the comfort of home.

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Cultural ties: Mead High student creates Red Thread Unraveled to benefit Chinese adoptees

UPDATED: Tue., May 25, 2021

Mead High School student Zoe Sponseller hopes to help adoptees from China such as herself learn more about culture and customs in their country of birth. Her idea for gift boxes also could help their adoptive families.

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Family Fun: Emerald Creek Garnet Area offers a sparkling activity

Sun., May 23, 2021

To experience mining first hand, head to Emerald Creek Garnet Area in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest near St. Maries. The site is opening for the summer on Friday after being closed in 2019.

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Ask Dr. Universe: How do you learn something that is difficult?

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 30, 2021

There are so many different things we can learn in our world, but that doesn’t mean learning is always easy. Maybe you want to learn a process, like how to complete a Rubik’s cube.

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The Full Suburban: Logan Ditto purchases his dream machine – a riding lawn mower

Sun., May 23, 2021

Logan was finally able to fulfill a lifelong dream of his last week by purchasing, at long last – drumroll, please – a riding lawnmower. This might seem like a small feat to many.

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‘Everyone Is Awesome’ – Lego unveils rainbow-inspired LGBTQ+ set

Sun., May 23, 2021

Danish toymaker Lego is launching its first-ever LGBTQ+ set, a 346-piece rainbow-inspired creation “designed to celebrate the diversity of our fans and the world around us,” the company said in a statement.

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‘Everyone needs an Adam in your life’: Informal invitations to Coeur d’Alene Monday night dinners lead to friendships

Sun., May 23, 2021

After experiencing loneliness as a newcomer here, Adam Schlüter of Coeur d'Alene began about three years ago to invite anyone he met to what he calls informal Monday night dinners.

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BBC faces questions of integrity after Princess Diana report

UPDATED: Fri., May 21, 2021

The BBC, seen as a respected source of news and information around the world, is facing questions at home about its integrity following a scathing report on its explosive 1995 interview with Princess Diana.

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Water Cooler: Who are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders?

UPDATED: Tue., May 18, 2021

May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month as a way to celebrate the presence and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. However, the terms Asian American and Pacific Islander are so broad that it can be hard to know exactly which peoples fall into those groups. Learning a bit more about which countries and territories represent these pan-ethnic groups can help you get a better context for celebrating and understanding this commemorative month.

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Long wait to purchase dream little red Corvette was worth it for Vern Eden, 87, of Valleyford

UPDATED: Mon., May 17, 2021

Some things are worth the wait. Vern Eden, 87, has always wanted a Corvette. “I like fast cars,” he said. Last month, he finally picked up his brand new 2021 Corvette in Pullman.

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Family Fun: Jennifer Longo offers readers glimpse of life for teen in foster care

Sun., May 16, 2021

One of the things that Jennifer Longo wants you to know about kids in foster care is it's not their fault. They're not bad kids; it's the adults around them who've failed. Another thing: You should listen to them.

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Yelled at your kids? Here’s why you should let go of that shame

Sun., May 16, 2021

As a mother, I know why parents yell at their kids and why they feel guilty about it. As a child psychologist, I know that they shouldn't feel so bad. I am not advocating a "go forth and yell" parenting approach.

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Ask Dr. Universe: How do worms help protect the dirt?

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 30, 2021

Worms can help the soil in a few different ways. One helpful thing worms do is move around different materials such as leaves and grasses and make holes in the soil.

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Dad Daze: When your daughter wants to become a TV reporter

UPDATED: Mon., May 17, 2021

It's never too early to chat about vocations with children. The topic popped up with my younger son and daughter over the last week. "I want to become a news reporter," my daughter Jane recently revealed.

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The Full Suburban: When two siblings share one vehicle? Good luck!

Sun., May 16, 2021

A few days after our oldest son, George, turned 16 last week, he defeated the fires of Mordor known as the Washington state driving test and became the newest driver in our house.

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