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Family shares vibrancy of mom’s full life despite two-year journey with ALS

Sun., Aug. 16, 2026

Nancy Gregory smiles with family nearby and shows ongoing strength and grace, said husband Dave Gregory. A mom to a son and daughter, Nancy worked as a legal assistant, then financial administrator for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Spokane. Just over two years ago, she was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease.

St. Luke’s speaker shares journey to regain life after serious throat and spinal trauma

Mon., July 27, 2026

Thirty-five years ago, doctors gave Brent Oliver a grim outlook after a catastrophic motorcycle accident in which a cable severed his trachea and esophagus, punctured his lungs and broke his neck. He spoke in Spokane about an early mindset that led to walking, working, starting a nonprofit and using an electrolarynx medical device to talk and share his story.

A&E >  Books

Spokane author who lived in Puerto Rico centers book there with a Coeur d’Alene twist

Mon., June 22, 2026

Kathryn Robinson set out to write a mystery tied to a place she knows well, the El Yunque National Rainforest.

News >  Health

Beloved postal worker in comfort care gets a mail truck parade near hospital

Sun., June 21, 2026

A beloved South Hill letter carrier got a special delivery from longtime coworkers on Wednesday.

News >  K-12 education

Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy: Gabrielle Hill sets nursing path after tutoring and government roles

Wed., June 3, 2026

A frequent tutor, Gabrielle Hill is known for making young students feel valued in one-on-one sessions.

News >  K-12 education

Coeur d’Alene High School: Connor Gallaher shores up on an ocean of learning

Wed., June 3, 2026

A 44-foot catamaran once served as a classroom for Connor Gallaher, who was raised in the Florida Keys. At the start of 2021, he embarked with family for two years of ocean sailing.

News >  K-12 education

East Valley High School: Wrestler Chloe Bennett tackled challenge of more rigorous classes

Wed., June 3, 2026

Wrestling gave Chloe Bennett a reason to show up at school. That motivation broadened when she chose to challenge herself with a full slate of rigorous classes.

News >  K-12 education

Genesis Preparatory Academy: Amari Ubert remains diligent in studies despite hearing challenges

Wed., June 3, 2026

Amari Ubert often sat in the front of classes at Genesis Preparatory Academy. While teachers knew about her partial deafness, most classmates didn’t.

News >  K-12 education

Lakeland High School: Haven Ryan keeps in step with school despite health struggles

Wed., June 3, 2026

Serious health issues, including a heart transplant at age 14, meant that Haven Ryan often had to miss school.

News >  K-12 education

Liberty Launch Academy: Bridger Fobes builds tiny house with blueprint for affordability

Wed., June 3, 2026

While constructing a tiny house this year, Bridger Fobes also built a framework to help others.

News >  K-12 education

North Idaho STEM Charter Academy: Cohen MacLeod seeks international relations work that stems from interests in history and world events

Wed., June 3, 2026

A chance to build Lego robots first attracted Cohen MacLeod to North Idaho STEM Charter Academy.

News >  K-12 education

Post Falls High School: Adriiela Motresku finds welcome in Post Falls and gift for languages

Wed., June 3, 2026

Soon after war erupted in her native Ukraine, Adriiela Motresku fled with her family to America. Then 13, she spoke very little English.

News >  Family

Spokane Valley child gets center stage playing piano with assistive technology in new TV ad

Mon., May 11, 2026

At center stage in a new TV commercial, Remi Schreiber uses eye-gaze technology to play a digital piano solo in the “Rocky” song, “Gonna Fly Now.”

A&E >  Books

Local author releases third book on effective advocacy with launch on Saturday

Thu., March 12, 2026

To help people prepare for crises, author Kathy Keppel-Colkitt has written guides on how to advocate effectively. She recently launched a third book, "Effective Advocacy," available Saturday at the Hive, as a guidebook that covers 10 different categories of advocacy. Key categories include medical, financial, legal and senior or military issues.

News >  Health

‘God can do miraculous things’: Local child Mira is a national Children’s Miracle Network champ

Mon., Feb. 23, 2026

Wearing a blue princess gown, 6-year-old Mira seems at home as she plays around a kids clubhouse at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.

News >  Health

Betty Adams, 1947 U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps grad, marks 100th birthday with nod to St. Luke’s

Sun., Feb. 22, 2026

When Betty Adams planned her 100th birthday, she wanted a party in a special place, one tied to fond memories and her start in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps. This past Saturday, nearly 100 people joined Adams at Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center.

News >  Travel

Tucson delivers more than sunshine for winter travel

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 16, 2026

When we booked a two-week stay in Tucson, our first goal was to trade mid-January cold for sun and warmth.

A&E >  Cooking

Omak siblings team up in premiere for new Food Network kids baking challenge

Wed., Dec. 31, 2025

Siblings Maci and Emmett Sheets love to make their Mamaw Sandy’s raspberry pie, a favorite for the Omak family’s baking tradition.

Difference Maker: Shelby Allison streamlines growth in city murals and encourages more artists to do them

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 10, 2026

Urban art in Spokane has splashed more color across otherwise dingy underpasses and crosswalks.

News >  Military

Remembering heroes: Keirsten Lyons honors fallen military members, families and veterans

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 6, 2025

Keirsten Lyons strives to highlight the stories of nearly 400 military members who have died since 9/11.

News >  Spokane

Women of the Year: Sally Johnson uses her 50-plus years as nurse to care for Spokane’s underserved

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

At age 75, Sally Johnson has no plans to retire. A nurse for 53 years, she cares for Spokane patients being treated for opioid use disorder.

A&E >  Books

‘You have a voice’: Spokane mom writes book on medical advocacy around daughter’s story

Mon., Sept. 1, 2025

Kathy Keppel-Colkitt wrote a book to help people be effective medical advocates for someone facing a health crisis. "Will They Hear Me Now?" carries the story of her daughter, Brandi Colkitt, 26, who suffered from provider missteps, delayed cancer diagnosis, and then a chemotherapy drug reaction compromising her lungs. She died June 18, 2009.

A&E >  Food

Spokane cook Suwanee Lennon lands spot as contestant on PBS ‘Great American Recipe’

UPDATED: Wed., July 9, 2025

Seen online as a Thai food blogger, Spokane cook Suwanee Lennon landed a spot among eight contestants in "The Great American Recipe" on PBS. Raised until age 13 in a leprosy village in Thailand, Lennon shares Thai cuisine on her blog, Simply Suwanee. The PBS show is scheduled locally at 6 p.m. Friday, with weekly segments through August 15.

News >  K-12 education

East Valley’s Savanna Oberg turns around rough start in high school with resilience to graduate

Wed., June 4, 2025

Savanna Oberg describes her start at East Valley High School as "rough," when she lacked credits to graduate. Entering junior year, Oberg said she decided to make changes, with more focus on school, positive relationships and improved grades – all leading to her graduation.

News >  K-12 education

Ridgeline High School: Mackenzie Rosner overcame challenges to focus on leadership and medical career

Wed., June 4, 2025

Ridgeline High School graduate Mackenzie Rosner often takes on leadership roles that serves others. Her gains at Ridgeline came after earlier challenges, including prior foster care. Before her freshman year, she was adopted by her aunt, a nurse, and now Rosner plans on that same career path.