For Brian Bonlender, a visit to Spokane last month was a reminder of his old stomping grounds on the east side of the Cascades. The Yakima native and Washington State […]
SNAP Housing Counseling comes to rescue of local homeowner
Dale Raugust is humble about his role as a SNAP Housing counselor despite feedback from clients that places him in a range somewhere between super heroes and Santa Claus. While […]
Local senior remains safe at home with help from SNAP
What Diane Omeron lacks in mobility she makes up for in personality. At 71 years old, Diane relies on her motorized wheelchair to get around. She enjoys camping, fishing and […]
Third annual Dad’s Day Dash wraps up in winning fashion
Making Home Safe & Accessible

Hillyard homeowner thankful to SNAP for help on the road to stability
Julie Gardner didn’t have to read the newspaper to learn about the repercussions of the Great Recession. She was living it first-hand. The company Gardner was working for downsized steadily […]
Small Business Profile | Let’s Get Sewing!

The exclamation point in Elizabeth Pike’s ambitious venture is no accident. Pike opened Let’s Get Sewing! in July on North Monroe, equipped with plenty of enthusiasm as well as a […]
Small Business Profile | FarmHouse Pizza

Just in case visitors to FarmHouse Pizza in Rockford gloss over the down home, countrified theme of the town’s newest restaurant craze, the roll call of pizza names is there […]
Small Business Spotlight: Hook’s Automotive

Nestled in a well-maintained lot off Dishman-Mica Road in Spokane Valley, you’ll find John Christensen working on classic Volkswagen cars in need of rehabilitation. Just a few years ago the […]
