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The snow arrived just in time Tuesday for The Spokesman-Review staff to judge the annual mitten coloring contest.

There’s a lot of luck involved in traveling to the Big Island of Hawaii to see a volcanic eruption. When Kilauea blew in early October, with lava spewing up to 1,300 feet in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, viewing it at night, from a campsite some 30 miles away, was the second-best thing about taking an off-the-grid approach to touring the Big Island.

When Lee Mayer launched the interior design platform Havenly in 2014, she used technology to help make design more affordable to the masses.

Once considered “over the top” and “showy," lacquer is making a comeback. The finish is now considered to be both modern and current and is being used in a variety of spaces in the home, from living rooms to bedrooms. When used purposefully, lacquer can truly help to elevate a space, without overpowering it. Looking for ways to infuse lacquer into your home? Here are some top tips. --Contrast ...

Kaiser Permanente was fined $300,000 for not ensuring its behavioral and medical coverage remain at parity.

A hospital in Ritzville that had been at risk of financial jeopardy plans to continue operating after ending the year “nicely in the black.”

Much of the country is facing record flu cases thanks to a new strain of the virus. And the “subclade K” variant is likely already here in Spokane.

So here we are in the first week of a new year still waiting for the real cold to show up. Our garden beds have been mulched to protect plants in anticipation of something colder than 20 degrees. But just how much cold can different vegetables take in unprotected gardens?

A three-judge federal panel has again blocked a Trump administration directive to cut research funding for public universities and research centers nationwide, a plan both the University of Washington and Washington State University have said would deeply impact their programs and likely result in layoffs.

On Monday morning, Spokane Regional Health District immunization coordinator Kayla Myers learned that the United States’ longstanding vaccine guidance for children had drastically changed.

Thelma Swana’s advice for a good life is simple: Decide what you want to be and don’t worry about love – not quite yet.

Jaipur – India’s Pink City – is a place where history, culture and vibrant colors come alive in the most magical way. From the moment you arrive, the city, with its majestic forts and bustling bazaars, envelops you in its old-world charm. Walking through the streets, you witness artisans creating exquisite block-printed fabrics and handcrafted jewelry.

You may be like most folks. I’m guessing you give very little thought to the stairs you go up and down on a regular basis. They might be constructed from wood, steel, or concrete. The vast majority of stairs in residential homes are made from wood.

I’m a Christmas purist. No tree, décor, tunes or movies until the day after Thanksgiving.

The federal allocation to Washington for rural health care appears to have been trimmed because it has not implemented some of President Donald Trump’s goals.