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Black Belt Professor Turns His Passion into the Family Business
Sam Brown has established Bonners Ferry, Idaho, as the Jiu-Jitsu destination for students of the Brazilian style of self-defense By Dan...
Sep 28, 20206 min read


From Walla Walla to Hollywood
The life and career of Adam West By John J. Raspanti Sometimes a career starts with a dream. When he was a young boy growing up on a farm...
Aug 24, 20207 min read


Pyrotechnics: Fourth of July’s Bright Moment
Behind the scenes of America’s favorite Independence Day event By Abigail Thorpe Every year as Independence Day approaches, we anxiously...
Jul 24, 20207 min read


Fever for Adventure
Idaho couple trades the icy waters in Canada for a kayak in humid Alabama By Dan Aznoff Idaho residents Julie Kirk and Joshua Freedman...
Jun 22, 20207 min read


Fisher House Provides ‘Home Away from Home’ for Veterans During a Time of Need
Social distancing did not reduce the obligation to those who sacrificed By Dan Aznoff Like every element of normal life, the...
May 26, 20207 min read


Wrestling: A Story of Hope and
Bonners Ferry natives Larry and Shelly Steckman on a mission to serve By Abigail Thorpe It was the late 1970s. Larry Steckman was a...
Apr 20, 20206 min read


Innovation Comes to a Head at Craft Beer Breweries
With the number of small and boutique breweries rising faster than the head on a stout porter, craft beermakers in Washington have opened...
Mar 23, 20207 min read


“The Best Place to Be”
Shae has been a regular at the Spokane Shriners Hospital since she was a baby. It started with a one-week stint when she was 1 year old...
Feb 24, 20207 min read


From Model T to GT4
If you’ve meandered through one of the many car shows of the Northwest, you’ve probably seen some pretty cool rides. It’s a great way to...
Jan 20, 20207 min read


Riding Shotgun
The concept of driving across the country today is no small undertaking. It can take weeks of planning, stacks of road maps and an...
Dec 23, 20197 min read


Making a Financial World of Difference
When a person goes to college and gets a degree, they typically learn a great deal about their chosen field, hoping to find a good job,...
Oct 21, 20197 min read


What’s In Your Beer?
To brew beer you need four key ingredients: water, yeast, malt and hops. Clean water makes for a crisp beverage, and yeast is used to...
Sep 23, 20197 min read


Living Your Purpose With Passion
I had a conversation with a young woman a while ago who’d recently gotten married. She and I were talking about the new phase of life she...
Aug 19, 20197 min read


Mission: Save Lives
The orange-striped ships with sailors from the US Coast Guard that patrol the waters of Washington, Oregon and Idaho are responsible for...
Jul 22, 20197 min read


Chasing Failure
Richard Kresser stood outside a café in Bend, Oregon, devastated. He cried as he spoke to his girlfriend over the phone. “The trip’s...
Jun 25, 20198 min read


On Final Approach
Off course and months behind schedule, Jacob Hendrickson continues to propel his custom-made row boat toward what he hopes will be a...
May 20, 20197 min read


It started as an idea …
Ideas are powerful. Something as simple as a passing thought can become something huge that impacts our daily lives, or something small...
Apr 22, 20198 min read


Time Served in the Corps
Upon graduating high school we all face the same challenging question: What do I want to do with my life? One path is to continue your...
Mar 25, 20197 min read


A Land with No Fences
As a traveling veterinarian and a world traveler, Bruce Pedersen is accustomed to rugged terrain. He practices veterinary medicine in...
Feb 20, 20197 min read


Immersed in Culture
It was freezing outside. The chill in the air was biting, and the ocean roared as waves crashed on the long, sandy beach. A gentle breeze...
Jan 28, 201910 min read



