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After decades in a building from 1907, Adams Elementary students will move into an accessible, modern facility next year. The new school includes features the original never had: elevators, ramps, separate gym and theater spaces, and a partnership with Boys and Girls Club.
When Spokane residents fled August wildfires, some left behind urns with loved ones' ashes. Now a team of volunteer "disaster archaeologists" is coming to help recover what matters most.
When Donna Carberry's home caught fire during the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, she had no idea because COVID had taken her sense of smell. Her German Shepherd Shadow slammed into her back door until she noticed, saving her life and helping rescue her cat too.
When wildfires tore through Spokane, Sgt. Keegan Tarbell didn't wait for orders. He volunteered first as a teacher, then as a National Guard soldier, helping his community recover twice.
A Washington grandfather's quick thinking and sharp eye helped police catch a suspected wildfire arsonist, potentially preventing even more destruction. Paul Child's double-take moment turned into a lifesaving identification that got a dangerous suspect off the streets.
When wildfires tore through Spokane burning 10,400 acres, a local bootmaker turned their headquarters into a rest station and started handing out brand new $600 boots to exhausted firefighters. What began as a goal to donate 50 pairs has exploded into a nationwide movement.
When wildfires forced 65,000 people from their homes in Spokane, Red Cross volunteers opened shelters and provided comfort kits, meals, and hope. Hundreds of volunteers across Oregon and Washington have served over 5,200 meals and supported thousands during the worst fire season in 30 years.
Victoria Neumiller survived a fentanyl overdose and nearly 20 years of addiction. Now she's helping others find their way out at the same stabilization center that changed her life.
After transferring to Innovation High School, Nazo Campbell discovered supportive teachers and true friends who helped him stay on track. Now he's graduating with a plan to become a barber and help others feel confident.
Figure skaters Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea went from partners to Olympic gold medalists in just four years. Now they're bringing the magic to fans across America on the Stars on Ice tour.
A new medication at Deaconess Hospital gives overdose survivors five days of relief from cravings and withdrawal, creating a critical window to connect with long-term treatment. Since February, the pilot has helped patients stabilize faster and return to the ER less often.
Spokane's Hoopfest, the world's biggest three-on-three basketball tournament, is recruiting more than 3,000 volunteers to make the magic happen this June. Every helper gets a free t-shirt and the chance to be part of an event that transforms 45 city blocks into a basketball wonderland.
