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Elizabeth Backstrom

Elizabeth Backstrom majored in journalism at Western Washington University and currently works as remotely as a grant writer. Her background is in news writing and features, but if an overabundance of caffeine is consumed, she has been known to write a humor piece or two. Backstrom attended various Christian churches growing up in Washington State and in her free time enjoys reading about history, religion and politics.

Mosquitos

Why did you make mosquitoes?

Kashork drawn to Project Hope, ready to lead program

James Kashork is busy these days. The new executive director of Spokane’s ‘green-collar jobs’ nonprofit, Project Hope, often crams a full-time week’s worth of work into a part-time schedule.

Why I think before I speak

What words are off limits in my vocabulary and why?

Having a personal God feels like an app

Having a "personal God" feels kind of like making God into an app or a step tracker or a brand. Like, "oh hey, my personal brand is doing really well."

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"We’re following the lead of cities that have been doing some really great work.We need to be more sustainable as a community," - Ben Stuckart Will...

Will Spokane become an urban farming city?

At first glance, Cleveland, Portland and Seattle may not have a lot in common. But look deeper.

Family Promise finds low-cost way to serve Spokane homeless

Steve Allen remembers the first time he heard of Family Promise.

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