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After 27 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit, Evaristo Salas is finally free—and using his second chance to rebuild his community. Wrongfully convicted at just 16, he spent decades in prison while new evidence—including glaring witness ID flaws and missing physical proof—finally forced a review that led to his exoneration. His sister, who raised her own children while carrying the weight of his absence, stood by him every step of the way. Now out, Salas is studying social work, volunteering, distributing free food boxes, and mentoring at-risk youth—all while honoring a promise he made to himself behind bars: to give back and never let injustice win.

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A devastating wildfire tore through collector Don Poffenroth’s neighborhood, destroying his rare 1911 Pope-Hartford Model W—one of only seven known to exist—and his Ford Model T, shattering dreams of vintage road trips and leaving a community of antique car enthusiasts heartbroken over the irreplaceable loss of automotive history.

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Fifty years strong, 4 Seasons Coffee Roasters celebrates its legacy from Spokane’s coffee roots—with family at the helm. Founded in 1976 by Tom and Leslie Hutchinson, the first specialty roaster in Eastern Washington, the company started small, wholesale-focused, and named for the region’s four seasons. Though their downtown café closed in 2009, the roasting heart beat on, fueling local restaurants and grocers. Now, under son-in-law Jeff Henry and granddaughter Meghan Martin, the business has relocated to a bigger facility in Spokane Valley and reopened a vibrant café—plus a new downtown spot in the Catalyst Building. Still using small-batch methods and sourcing beans from their original import partner, they’re blending tradition with fresh flavor, proving that family-run coffee can still brew big success.

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Spokane County GOP drew hard lines at their convention, demanding candidates reject Democratic endorsements unless the party publicly disavows “Democratic Socialists” or Communists — framing it as a battle against forces they say “hate America.” The tension spiked around Councilman Michael Cathcart, who’s running for county auditor and has received Democratic backing, sparking anonymous texts to delegates and fiery speeches about waning Republican power. Delegates also adopted a new platform steeped in Christian values, ditching secessionist rhetoric while keeping core issues like marriage and life, plus odd resolutions on election security and even weather modification. The biggest fight? Whether strict candidate rules — including tax repeal mandates — will unify or fracture the party, with some warning they’ll hurt growth while others insist defining principles is non-negotiable.

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In 1951, a J.J. Newberry dime store opened downtown—just barely avoiding a wartime ban from the National Production Authority, created during the Korean War to prioritize military materials. While theaters and clubs were stalled, essential infrastructure like schools and pipelines got exemptions. The store, a Woolworth rival, thrived for decades before closing in 1991—with its Portland outpost shutting down in 2001—and the agency itself dissolved in 1953 once the economy calmed.

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What if everyday connection could feel sacred? This episode explores “holy conversation” — not as religious ritual, but as a radical, humble way of relating that transforms how we live with others. From family dinners to faith communities, it’s about seeing the divine in ordinary moments — like a neighbor’s hello or a shared lunch that becomes a turning point. A powerful personal story from Kent State ’70 shows how a simple memory can ignite deep, sacred presence. It’s a call to live differently, together — blazing with holiness-difference, one conversation at a time.

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In 1976, Fairchild Air Force Base orchestrated a massive military drill called Exercise Brave Shield, mobilizing 17,000 troops across Washington’s Yakima Firing Range—coordinating airlift support from a camouflaged tent command post buzzing with generators. Meanwhile, in 1926, a quiet but tense chase unfolded on Riverside Avenue: a 58-year-old bootlegger, John Jensen, dodged bullets from a police sergeant after being caught with moonshine, sustaining only a minor calf wound before ending up in jail. From global military strategy to a single-bar-room arrest, these contrasting moments reveal how vastly different human dramas unfold across time—and how history’s threads weave together through both grand and intimate stories.

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Forget the old warning—sitting close to modern TVs is totally safe, since today’s screens don’t emit harmful radiation. But kids? Their eyes are naturally built for close-up focus, which is actually normal… until they start needing glasses later. Why? Constant near-focus might cause eyeballs to grow longer over time. The real eye-health hack? Two hours outdoors daily to keep your vision sharp and balanced.

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Spokane’s oldest daily paper, The Spokesman-Review, has been a powerhouse of journalism since 1891—winning a Pulitzer for its Exxon Valdez coverage and staying the region’s most trusted source for local, national, and global news.

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Two friends from Kennewick rolled up their sleeves and drove a 28-foot trailer packed with donated socks, shoes, underwear, and clothes to Spokane—helping families wiped out by the Complex fires. The donations were gathered at a community pancake breakfast and drive organized by local religious groups in the Tri-Cities, spearheaded by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Despite bad weather, hundreds showed up, overwhelming organizers with generosity. Teen & Kid Closet’s executive director called the gesture deeply moving, saying it eased their burden as they gear up to serve even more fire victims. Volunteers unloaded the trailer swiftly, turning compassion into action. This story is a testament to how communities rally together—even strangers—to lift each other up when disaster strikes.

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