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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Ask the Builder: Water loss causes shrinkage

Paula asked me a question about shrinkage cracks affecting her new deck. She sent me three photos showing all sorts of cracks in the handrails, railing posts, and the decking. The cracks were in brand new treated lumber installed in April of 2023. The wood has not been sealed since the day it was installed.

News >  Health

People’s Pharmacy: Stopping Zyrtec made a doctor itch like crazy

Q. I am a medical doctor who has been taking Zyrtec for four years for a cat allergy. In the last two years, I noticed that 48 hours after missing a Zyrtec dose, I would get incredible itching of my groin after I showered at night. It was an intense stinging sensation that was almost impossible not to scratch. Scratching would only make it worse. It was enough to make one suicidal.
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Local scholarship and center named for former Frontier Behavioral Health CEO

Former Frontier Behavioral Health CEO Jeff Thomas built a legacy as a key architect of the region's shift to integrated mental health care, a practice that considers both physical and mental wellbeing. A year after his death from respiratory complications, both a local university scholarship and a Frontier outpatient site are being named for him.
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Brandon Sklenar defends Blake Lively amid ‘It Ends With Us’ cast controversy

Brandon Sklenar has seemingly come to the defense of his co-star Blake Lively, sharing a lengthy Instagram statement on Tuesday in which he called the recent drama surrounding “It Ends With Us” “counterproductive” to the film’s overall message. Based on Colleen Hoover’s 2016 bestselling novel of the same name, “It Ends With Us” has been mired in reports of creative differences between ...
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Gardening: September a good time to work on lawns

September is the best time of the year to do a lawn renovation or replacement. The soil is warm but the days are cooling down so that the seed and roots will germinate and grow quickly without the pressure of the hot, early summer weather.

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If you can do it, you can do it at night

Hiking and kayaking in the daytime? Fun and invigorating. But under a full moon, those activities can be transcendent. Gazing at blue skies is pleasant – but rather ordinary. Looking up at the night sky, on the other hand, feels as though deep mysteries may be revealed.
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Shades of white

White has long been viewed as a formal color, typically reserved for living and sitting rooms that are seldom used. These days, those searching for a look that is light, bright and minimalist are choosing winter white as the color of choice. Winter white, unlike stark, bright white, has cream and taupe properties that can serve as the ideal foundation color for those looking to achieve a neutral color palette.