The Salish language stretches across the Columbia Plateau and beyond, through what is now Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Montana. It carries generations of knowledge, teaching, identity, and connection to both land and family. It lives through those who speak it, learn it, and raise their children within it. For Charlie and Loryn Joseph, the […]
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ARTEMIS: From Moses Lake to the Moon
At the end of the Artemis II mission around the moon and further than any humans had traveled in space before, upon entry, the atmospheric heat shield would get Orion, the spacecraft, down to 350 mph, far from the desired 17 mph landing speed.So, at 24,000 ft the parachute deployment sequence began. First, ‘forward bay […]
A Ride For One To One Thousand
Sometimes, something special begins and it feels like it always was, or at least should have been, there all along. This spring, Aubree Skone teamed up with partner, Chezni Woods, and with the encouragement of Sagecliffe Resort president and CEO Vince Coluccio, created Sagecliffe Horseback. It’s an opportunity, Aubree said, to pay forward the wonderful gifts given […]
Financial Focus: Social Security is an important income source
Social Security is often one of the most important income sources in retirement. Yet widespread myths about how it works can lead to confusion, unnecessary worry and poor planning decisions. Here’s the truth behind five of the most common misconceptions. Myth 1: Social Security is going broke. You’ve probably heard this one, but the full […]
Think you can’t buy a home? You might be closer than you think.
Many people assume they are years away from buying a home. They believe they need perfect credit, a large down payment, or a six-figure income before they can even consider homeownership. The reality is that many potential buyers are much closer than they realize. As a mortgage professional, I frequently meet people who have convinced […]
Big improvements ahead! Dry Falls Visitor Center closed for summer 2026
The Dry Falls Visitor Center sits at the edge of one of the most striking landscapes in Washington State. From this vantage point, it tells the story of the Ice Age floods that carved the cliffs of the lower Grand Coulee. Built in 1965, the visitor center serves as a gateway to this geologic landmark […]