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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Jun 28, 20217 min read
Notorious Nuptials
Wedding bells ring out stories of empty cameras, broken zippers and a drunken road trip to Mexico By Dan Aznoff Author’s note: The...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Jun 1, 20217 min read
Local Nonprofit Chooses Unity Over Division
Compassion Connect By Rachel Kelly Photo Courtesy of Compassion Connect When asked about the guiding principle of their work with...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Apr 26, 20217 min read
Celebrating 50 Years of the Special Olympics
How local branches of the organization are adapting in 2021 By Taylor Shillam Since its beginning as a backyard summer camp in 1962, the...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Mar 29, 20217 min read
Navigating the Slopes
Meet the artist who guides your way By Colin Anderson Photo Courtesy James Niehues Growing up on a small farm in Western Colorado, Jim...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Mar 1, 20216 min read
Introducing SpaceX
Major milestones reached, supported by the expertise of Northwest native By Taylor Shillam Photo Courtesy of SpaceX Space Exploration...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Jan 14, 20212 min read
Entertainment with Turn-Down Service
And maybe a nice massage and a glass of wine Variety is the spice of life. That’s why when you make plans to visit Northern Quest Resort...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Jan 14, 20212 min read
Welcome Home
North Idaho’s casino destination By Jillian Chandler The Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel is a rustic oasis tucked away in the natural...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Jan 4, 20212 min read
Destination …CASINO
Over the years, casinos have continued to expand and evolve into so much more than a place to press your luck by pulling levers, pressing...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Dec 23, 20208 min read
Memories from His Youth
The images of Pearl Harbor lived on for Navy veteran By Dan Aznoff Charles Baggarley made the long flight from the West Coast one last...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Oct 26, 20207 min read
Ride 4 Relief
PTSD survivor advocating for the health and support of his peers By Taylor Shillam Photo Courtesy of Anaheim Police Department “PTSD is...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Sep 28, 20206 min read
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...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Aug 24, 20207 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...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Jul 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...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Jun 22, 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...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
May 26, 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...
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Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Apr 20, 20206 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...
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Washington uses homegrown hops in every pint;
Mar 23, 20207 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...
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Shriners patients praise experience at Spokane
Feb 24, 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...
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Exhibits continue to wow. By Colin Anderson. Photo
Jan 20, 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...
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Tacoma man had front-row seat on first
Dec 23, 20197 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...
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