Inside this week’s issue

Hoarding hues
For some the theme for collections revolves around a specific color.
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Family heirlooms
Scot Stout has quilts, and photo albums to help him piece together his family history.
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River view
The Aucutt’s home has plenty of windows for gazing on the Spokane River.
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Family tradition
Quilt show this weekend features Spokane area family of quilters.
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Recycling around the NW
Rik Nelson travels through region discovering how small-town residents recycle.
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Light deficiency
Sunflowers need a certain amount of sunshine to fully develop, Pat Munts says.
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Food for the fall
Cabbage and kale are pretty to look at and tasty too when properly prepared.
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Harboring a grudge
Citizens angry over damage that sea lions cause in California coastal city.
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Dangerous snacks
Some dogs will ingest just about anything they can get their paws on.
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How are we doing?
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