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A&E >  Art

Get inspired by iconic depictions of summer

Get inspired this summer by learning more about history’s iconic paintings of this sun-soaked season. If one painting captures your imagination, visit the suggested online sources to learn about these paintings from home.

Water Cooler: Your brain on hunger

It’s common to find yourself a little irritable if you had to miss lunch or if dinner is taking longer than expected, but hunger can affect your brain in a few other ways .

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News >  Home and garden

Water Cooler: Tips for pruning your herb garden

Herb gardens are great for beginner gardeners because they’re so low maintenance, but they do require a little bit of upkeep. Pruning herb gardens helps prevent herbs from becoming bitter due to flowering and from developing woody stems that result in an undesirable texture for eating.
A&E >  Entertainment

‘The Woman Who Ran’ is an enigmatic and intriguing visual story

While most films take you by the hand and lead you into their story, Hong Sangsoo’s “The Woman Who Ran” feels like it simply turns on. Without any setup or exposition, you find yourself in the rural outskirts of Seoul watching a woman, Young-soon, as she gardens alone in the quiet country air.
A&E >  Food

Water Cooler: Easy homemade garlic bread

What’s a spaghetti dinner without that savory, buttery garlic bread? The store-bought stuff will do, but nothing beats making it at home. There are a couple ways to do it, both of them simple and delicious.
News >  Health

Health Bulletin

Trail Tales: Take a Walk; Enjoy a Story – Book pages from “The Gruffalo” by Julia Donaldson are posted along the Elberton Hiking Trail for families to read and discuss while they walk. Available for July and August. Participants are encouraged to sign the guest book located at the trailhead before starting. Presented by the Garfield Library and the Whitman County Parks Department. Garfield Library, 109 N. Third St., Garfield. Free. (509) 635-1490.
A&E >  Movies

Water Cooler: Summertime cinema on Kanopy

Need a break from ultraviolet rays but don’t want to miss out on any second of summer fun? Pull up Kanopy for a curated list of summer movies that mixes sun-soaked classics with a handful of intriguing summertime indie films. Here are a few highlights.
News >  Health

Hacking your body’s nervous system for stress relief

It is incredible how much our nervous system can influence how we feel and act in our everyday lives. Depending on the situation, this can be both a good and a bad thing. That is why the nervous system is an important aspect of our bodies to understand.
News >  Home

Water Cooler: Get outside with your pet in a safe way

Inland Northwesterners are sick of this heat, but our pets might be even more so. They’ve been held up inside to stay safe from the heat and are likely missing their outdoor excursions. Pet owners have more chances to get outside with their furry friends now that the worst of the temperatures have passed, but it is still important to be cautious throughout the summer heat. Here are a few ideas and tips for getting your pets outside again while still being safe.
A&E >  Cooking

No-cook meals for the heat wave

In this heat wave, nobody is firing up the stovetop or oven if they can help it. Here are some ideas for nutritious meals that don’t require turning on a single hot appliance. Cold zucchini salad with lemon and Parmesan is a solid starter.
A&E >  Movies

Water Cooler: Americana movies for Independence Day weekend

“O Brother Where Art Thou” – A tale of America’s deep South in the 1930s that follows three escaped convicts on their half-baked search for hidden treasure. Directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. Starring George Clooney, John Turturro and Tim Blake Nelson. 
News >  Family

Achievements: Area students receive academic distinction

Several area students were named to Southern New Hampshire University winter Dean’s List, requiring a minimum GPA of 3.5. They are: Lisa Maxfield, Kevin Singer, Jonathan Caesar, Kenneth LaCour, Nicole Lewis and Kevin Fargher, all of Spokane; Ryan Moore and Kimberly Bentson, both of Deer Park; Mathew McLean, of Clayton, Washington; David Cobabe and Alysia Frith, both of Medical Lake; Leslie Ward of Airway Heights; Christopher De La Rosa of Spokane Valley; and Tasha Reid of Usk.
A&E >  Entertainment

‘Tove’ is a lovely and worthwhile biopic

It’s 1943 in Helsinki, Finland, and Tove Jansson is putting on her first solo art exhibition under the guise and shadow of her father, the famous sculptor Viktor Jansson. Her demeanor seems almost childish, highlighted by the paradox of her stubborn whimsy.