Carmen Murphy is an animal lover.  Not only does Carmen share her home on five acres in Marsall with two horses, a miniature donkey, a pair of llamas, a dog and two cats, but she volunteers her free time assisting other animals in need.

There are those who crave the raw adrenaline rush that comes with ascending the rockiest peaks of the Northwest, And then there’s the rest of us.

Thank goodness for technology. In the 1970s, a person with diabetes had to go through an extensive process to test his or her own blood-sugar level. The process involved urinating in a cup, placing a special tablet in the cup, boiling it for five minutes, and comparing the liquid’s color to a color chart. Some patients had to go through this process several times a day.

Kay Loibl loves to get her hands dirty. For this Master Gardener, the thrill of digging in the earth and the satisfaction of watching things grow add zest to her life. But several years ago, rheumatoid arthritis coupled with degenerative disc disease made pursuing her passion difficult. Since she couldn't garden the way she used to, she found a new way. Loibl says, "I started doing a lot of container and raised-bed gardening."

School's out and your grandchildren are coming to visit. How exciting! But how will you keep them entertained? How will you channel all that energy? The Inland Northwest offers a wide assortment of adventures for the young at heart - we've combined the best of the bunch to help you plan for memorable family fun across generations

You'll find them tucked away on church or school grounds. You might spot them sprawling near community centers or on empty lots. Wherever you find them, community gardens offer a great way to connect with other gardeners and benefit local neighborhoods.

Bob Hemphill is exactly what he appears to be - friendly, gracious and genuine. What you don’t expect is the passion for life that he applies to the delicious BBQ being served up in his Chicken-N-More and CHKN-N-MO restaurants in Spokane and Spokane Valley.

Like most homeowners, you probably spent the winter months talking about the various home improvements you'd like to make. Now that the nice weather is here, it's time to act on those impulses.