Tips

A wide view of the Spokane River showcases a waterfall in the foreground, a bridge spanning the river, and the historic Washington Water Power brick building along the riverbank. Trees, buildings, and a clear blue sky complete the scene.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning from July 20 until July 22 in the Inland Northwest. Temperatures are expected to exceed over 100 degrees. Here are…

Chazzy wearing a white coat and stethoscope cheers along the Bloomsday race route in Spokane as runners pass by on the street. A brick building, skywalk, and additional participants and spectators are visible in the background.

This weekend the streets of Spokane will be filled with thousands of runners for the 47th annual Bloomsday. As you get ready to run, walk, or jog the 12k race,…

As we prepare to celebrate our favorite ‘love’ holiday, February is also a time to focus on the organ that keeps us alive, the heart. Heart disease is the leading…

Sliced beets rest on a small wooden cutting board, with whole beets and their leafy stems laid out behind it on a rustic wooden surface.

By Jen Loweree MS, RD, CDCES Root vegetables grow underground (like sweet potatoes, parsnips, and bulbs like onions and garlic). Because roots absorb the water and nutrients that feed…

Wildfire season is here. To prepare for the hazy skies that will interrupt your summer fun, here are some tips to keep yourself and your family safe. WHAT IS WILDFIRE…

An adult fastens the front buckle of a child’s bright yellow life jacket while standing on a dock beside a calm lake. The child faces forward with hands resting at their sides, and the water and distant tree line appear in the background.

The sun is finally out, and we should go outside! The warmer months are an excellent opportunity to explore, play, and learn in the great outdoors. Here are a few…

By Alison Fenske, MS RDN According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 25% of Americans skip breakfast for various reasons. Often, it’s a combination of a lack of appetite,…

Three people walk along a forest path, with the two adults each holding one of the child’s hands and lifting the child slightly off the ground as they move forward. Tall trees and soft natural light surround them.

Temperatures are slowly coming down but for the time being, remain mostly mild. In the meantime, there are many great indoor and outdoor activities in the area. Grab your family…

Summertime Tips The sun is finally coming out and we should go outside! The warmer months are a wonderful opportunity to explore, play, and learn in the great outdoors. Here…

How do we know; How do we help? Most school-aged children have been exposed to bullying in some form. Bullying is a prevalent form of youth violence, common in school…