Stories by Kimberly Lusk for the Spokesman-Review

News > Family

The colors of love: Winners of the Valentine’s coloring contest

Mon., Feb. 10, 2025

Young artists, our hearts are a flutter. Your valentine art brought so much color and joy to the newsroom on a cold and dreary day.

A&E > Art

Gourdeous: Pumpkin coloring contest announces winners

Mon., Oct. 28, 2024

The newsroom pumpkin patch was filled with spooky, silly and sweet squashes this year. The judges were impressed with the artistry.

Opinion > Cartoons

Jack Ohman cartoon

Wed., June 26, 2024

News > Home and garden

Get a jumpstart on summer flowers and vegetables with paper seed pots

Mon., April 29, 2024

That saying, “April showers bring May flowers” probably wasn’t written with Spokane in mind.

News > Family

Gender and sexuality books offer children, parents the language, knowledge to discuss important, sometimes awkward topics

UPDATED: Sat., March 9, 2024

Vanessa Delgado says that when she was growing up, gender and sexuality weren’t discussed as being on a spectrum. She didn’t see books that addressed such topics.

News > Family

Usher in 2024 with some fun family time

Mon., Jan. 1, 2024

Kick off the new year with some family fun. Here are 10 ideas to get you started:

News > Family

We’re smitten with your mittens: Winners of the mitten coloring contest

Mon., Dec. 25, 2023

Wow, young artists! Your creations really brightened up the office on a dark winter day. The judges enjoyed all the holiday themes and colors on the mittens you submitted.

A&E > Cooking

Christmas Star Bread shines for holiday parties

Wed., Dec. 6, 2023

For years I’ve looked at pictures of gorgeous star-, wreath- or tree-shaped holiday breads and pastries, knowing that they looked far more complicated than they really were. But, I never bothered to make one.

News > Family

Heart to heart: Young artists bring the love for annual coloring contest

Mon., Feb. 13, 2023

Wow, young artists! You really warmed the judges’ hearts on a cold winter day. You sent so many beautiful hearts our way.

News > Family

Cheerful art warms hearts: Mitten coloring contest winners

Sun., Dec. 25, 2022

These mittens may not keep hands warm, but they sure warmed the judges’ hearts.

A&E > Art

Spokane Community Observance of the Holocaust Art Contest winners announced

UPDATED: Wed., April 27, 2022

In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Spokane Community Observance of the Holocaust Art Contest has announced its winners. High school and middle school artists were asked to create pieces on the theme “Why Holocaust Education?” For the month of May, the works will be on display.

Spokane sixth-grader wins Poison Control poster contest

Wed., April 13, 2022

Spokane sixth-grader Brook Packard won the state’s annual Poison Prevention Poster Contest.

News > Family

Valentine’s Day coloring contest winners: Shades of love

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 14, 2022

There are so many creative ways to show love. That’s what the judges learned from the young artists who entered this year’s Valentine’s Day coloring contest. Among the bright and cheerful hearts, a few rose to the top. In the 4-and-younger category, Jaxon Roullier wowed judges with his cute Pikachu.

A&E > Entertainment

Review: Brandi Carlile gathers friends, including Sheryl Crow and Soundgarden, and family at the Gorge

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 19, 2021

Brandi Carlile was playing for the home state crowd Saturday for her "Echoes Through the Canyon" show at the Gorge Amphitheatre. That was never more apparent than when she unveiled her big surprise of the night.

A&E > Entertainment

Review: Billy Idol rocks his cradle of love at Northern Quest

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 13, 2021

Billy Idol still has his trademark spikey blond hair and signature snarl. On Thursday night, the 65-year-old rocked a 90-minute set at Northern Quest Resort & Casino with a mix of his hits, songs from his Generation X days and a couple new tunes.

News > Family

Family Fun: Mondays are Fundays at Riverfront Park

UPDATED: Sun., Aug. 1, 2021

Mondays are Fundays at Riverfront Park this summer. The park has been hosting free family-friendly activities each Monday at different locations throughout the park. It's a way to create more activity on a day of the week that historically hasn't been as busy.

A&E > Books

Family Fun: Library offers virtual Greek mythology and Mount Olympus

UPDATED: Sun., July 11, 2021

You can invite the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology into your home this week. The Spokane County Library District is hosting the Traveling Lantern Theatre Co.'s virtual performance of "Legends and Myths From Mount Olympus."

A&E > Art

Family Fun: Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture features exhibits for engagement, exploration

UPDATED: Sun., July 4, 2021

Step inside the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture on a hot day, and the first thing you might notice is how cool it is. To protect its collections and any traveling exhibits, the temperature in the museum never goes above 72 degrees or below 68.

A&E > Entertainment

Family Fun: Liberty Lake festival lines up summer fun

UPDATED: Sun., June 27, 2021

The Liberty Lake Summer Festival kicks off this weekend with "The Croods: A New Age" on Saturday night and fireworks for the Fourth of July. This year's festival will continue through Labor Day weekend with a mix of recent and popular family-friendly movies.

A&E > Seven

10 under $10: June 25-July 1 – Movies in the Park, summer concert series and trivia

UPDATED: Thu., June 24, 2021

Movies in the Park and Summer Carnival – 6 p.m. Friday, Sally’s Park, 222 E. Indiana Ave. The Salvation Army is hosting summer movies every Friday night through Aug. 27. This week, the series kicks off with a carnival.

A&E > Books

Family Fun: For authors Nancy and Julia Glen, new ‘Spokane Adventures’ book is an avenue for exploration

UPDATED: Sun., June 20, 2021

Sisters Nancy and Julia Glen started a new adventure a few years ago. Julia Glen was a volunteer at a school. "She wanted a book for them about their immediate city," Nancy Glen said.

A&E > Seven

10 under $10: June 18-24 – ‘Indiana Jones,’ Juneteenth and ‘Who’s Your Daddy?’

UPDATED: Thu., June 17, 2021

“Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” – Friday-Thursday, Village Centre Cinemas Wandermere, 12622 N. Division St.; Airway Heights, 10117 Highway 2. Celebrate Father’s Day with Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones and Sean Connery as his dad.

News > Family

Family Fun: Summer Parkways extends to one week, adds scavenger hunt

Sun., June 13, 2021

Instead of gathering everyone for a walk, ride, skate or scoot through the Manito and Comstock neighborhoods on the summer solstice, Summer Parkways will be spread over a week to allow for social distancing.

A&E > Entertainment

10 Under $10: June 11-17 – ‘Goonies,’ ‘Sherlock Holmes’ and ‘A Call to Love’

UPDATED: Thu., June 10, 2021

“A Call to Love” - Daily, online. Documentary shares the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community while aiming to bring hope and encouragement to those who have been deeply hurt by the church and its teachings.

A&E > Stage

Family Fun: Dance project gives a different ‘Voice of the River’

UPDATED: Mon., June 7, 2021

Mindi Sheer wants people to see how art can help them experience nature in a different way. Sheer, an ecologist and a community dance artist, is bringing "Art, Nature and the Voice of the River" to People's Park.

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The colors of love: Winners of the Valentine’s coloring contest

Gourdeous: Pumpkin coloring contest announces winners

Jack Ohman cartoon

Get a jumpstart on summer flowers and vegetables with paper seed pots

Gender and sexuality books offer children, parents the language, knowledge to discuss important, sometimes awkward topics

Usher in 2024 with some fun family time

We’re smitten with your mittens: Winners of the mitten coloring contest

Christmas Star Bread shines for holiday parties

Heart to heart: Young artists bring the love for annual coloring contest

Cheerful art warms hearts: Mitten coloring contest winners

Spokane Community Observance of the Holocaust Art Contest winners announced

Spokane sixth-grader wins Poison Control poster contest

Valentine’s Day coloring contest winners: Shades of love

Review: Brandi Carlile gathers friends, including Sheryl Crow and Soundgarden, and family at the Gorge

Review: Billy Idol rocks his cradle of love at Northern Quest

Family Fun: Mondays are Fundays at Riverfront Park

Family Fun: Library offers virtual Greek mythology and Mount Olympus

Family Fun: Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture features exhibits for engagement, exploration

Family Fun: Liberty Lake festival lines up summer fun

10 under $10: June 25-July 1 – Movies in the Park, summer concert series and trivia

Family Fun: For authors Nancy and Julia Glen, new ‘Spokane Adventures’ book is an avenue for exploration

10 under $10: June 18-24 – ‘Indiana Jones,’ Juneteenth and ‘Who’s Your Daddy?’

Family Fun: Summer Parkways extends to one week, adds scavenger hunt

10 Under $10: June 11-17 – ‘Goonies,’ ‘Sherlock Holmes’ and ‘A Call to Love’

Family Fun: Dance project gives a different ‘Voice of the River’