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Front Porch: All alone, but not lonely at all, Cindy Hval writes

Wed., Jan. 31, 2018

Cindy Hval says she often seeks solitude, something she learned to enjoy growing up.

News >  Spokane

Hutton Settlement’s David Milliken to receive National Excellence in Mentoring Award

Thu., Jan. 25, 2018

A chance encounter 20 years ago became a calling for Hutton Settlement’s campus director David Milliken. Milliken is being honored this week with a national mentoring award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley ballerina earns top spot in regional and advances to international finals in the Big Apple

Wed., Jan. 24, 2018

From a preschooler with excess energy to a graceful ballerina, soon to compete at the international finals of the Youth America Grand Prix in New York City, Clara Vazanko’s pointe shoes have taken her a long way.

Opinion >  Column

Front Porch: A toast to the expandable house

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 17, 2018

The Great Toaster Debate revealed the reality of our shrinking household.

News >  Spokane

Love Stories: Good cooking is a recipe for happiness

Wed., Jan. 10, 2018

Logging in the Olympic Peninsula is hard, hungry work, and hearty meals provide essential tree-felling fuel. If those meals are cooked by a pretty girl, well, that added inspiration can give a young man something to dream about while he works. At least that was James Hollandsworth’s experience. He’d taken a job felling trees in 1945 and quickly noticed the camp cook.

News >  Spokane

Love stories: This young love didn’t grow old

Wed., Jan. 3, 2018

Spokane Valley couple who eloped as teenagers knew they would enjoy a happy marriage.

Opinion >  Column

Front Porch: Who needs those boring resolutions?

Wed., Jan. 3, 2018

The thing about New Year’s resolutions is they are so boring. Everyone tends to have the same ones – lose weight, exercise more, work less, play more.

News >  Spokane

Plumbers help holidays flow smoothly: North Spokane family gets the gift of home repairs in time for Christmas

Wed., Dec. 27, 2017

Christmas flowed a bit more smoothly for Wes Twitchell and his household thanks to the generosity of the folks at Above Average Rooter.

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Collecting Christmas: Nuts for nutcrackers and more

Sun., Dec. 24, 2017

From Santas to snowmen, from penguins to polar bears, the holidays offer an opportunity for avid collectors to add to their stash.

Opinion >  Column

Front Porch: Hoping for inner light in darkest days, Cindy Hval writes

Wed., Dec. 20, 2017

Bitter cold crept through our coats and scarves as my husband and I waited in a line that stretched the length of the building, but the glittering glow in the Gaiser Conservatory at Manito Park beckoned.

A&E >  Books

Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers release first anthology

Thu., Dec. 14, 2017

Founded in 1998, by Chuck O’Connor, Elmer Freeman, Joe Meiners and Dan Volmer, Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers’ goal is for members to share experience, expertise and resources for mutual benefit.

News >  Spokane

Sharpening communication skills for 75 years: Gaveliers Toastmasters Club marks anniversary

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 13, 2017

Every Tuesday, the Gaveliers Toastmasters Club convenes to sharpen their wits and their communication skills. And this group has been doing it for a long time – 75 years to be exact.

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Spokane voice-over artist lends her talents to jobs across the globe, including to New York Times

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 7, 2017

You probably wouldn’t recognize Kristi Burns if you passed her on the street, but chances are you’ve heard her voice.

Opinion >  Column

Front Porch: Every time we say goodbye

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 6, 2017

Seventy-two. That’s how many individuals made the final cut of the book. Twenty-four. That’s how many people died before “War Bonds” made it into print. Twenty. That’s how many goodbyes I’ve had to say since its 2015 publication.

News >  Spokane

Tavern traditions still on tap at North Monroe Street beer parlors

Wed., Nov. 29, 2017

The Hub and Moezy Inn, on North Monroe Street, are two of the four traditional taverns remaining in Spokane.

News >  Spokane

Love Stories: Couple are thankful for 70 years

Wed., Nov. 22, 2017

For Barbara and Ray Lewis, the Thanksgiving Day holiday this year is extra special.

Opinion >  Column

Front Porch: All in all, there are plenty of reasons for thanks, Hval writes

Wed., Nov. 22, 2017

In 10-plus years of writing this twice-monthly column, I’m almost positive the Thanksgiving writing duty has mostly fallen in my lap. Oh, I know colleague Stefanie Pettit has tackled it a time or two – but still that’s a lot of gratitude, and frankly, I’ve been feeling less than grateful lately.

News >  Spokane

Grandmother steps up to improve marrow registry; legislation planned

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 15, 2017

Ten-year-old Jada Bascom has thrived since receiving bone marrow transplant as an infant. The Jada Bascom Foundation recently marked National Marrow Awareness Month. And two legislators announced a plan to introduce a measure calling for a simple way for prospective donors to connect with the National Bone Marrow Registry.

Opinion >  Column

Front Porch: Who needs Prince Charming?

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 8, 2017

After three decades of marriage, simple touch still takes her breath away.

News >  Spokane

Catholic Charities furniture bank gives used items new beginnings

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 1, 2017

Tim Crabb runs the repair shop at Catholic Charities Spokane Furniture Bank. Crabb and his skilled volunteers refinish old furniture for families or individuals in need.

News >  Spokane

Tenacious sunflower has a following in South Hill neighborhood

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 25, 2017

A sunflower plant blooms in an unlikely place.

Opinion >  Column

Front Porch: Hard to say goodbye to Grandma’s house, Cindy Hval writes

Wed., Oct. 25, 2017

The For Sale sign swung wildly in the blustery October wind, and though I’d known it was coming, the sign startled me.

News >  Spokane

Living with ostomy: Retired geologist had colon removed over 30 years ago

Wed., Oct. 18, 2017

The National Ostomy Awareness Day was Oct. 7, but Phil Moyle doesn’t need that reminder.

News >  Spokane

Party honors eight centenarians at Southside senior center

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 18, 2017

The Southside Senior and Community Center honored eight centenarians on Tuesday with cake, corsages and boutonnieres.

Opinion >  Column

Front Porch: Pumpkin purist fights white pumpkin trend

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 11, 2017

Halloween and fall decor comes out with bats, witches, spider webs and jack-o’-lanterns appearing on porches and lawns. But the past few years I’ve noticed a rather alarming trend – ghostly white pumpkins.