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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.

In hopeful address, Obama highlights economy, middle-class concerns

The issues facing lower and middle-class families and individuals — childcare, affordable student loans, house payments, health insurance — for me, these help conceptualize a complicated and politicized issue referred to as ‘income inequality’ that Obama promised to address in his speech last night.

Crowd Gathers at Downtown Mall to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking

LCS and Partners for Art, both Spokane-area nonprofits, worked together to make the fourth annual Human Trafficking Candlelit Vigil happen on Jan 11 at the downtown mall.

Charlie Hebdo Shootings: “What do you Mean ‘You People?'”

It’s been a rough year for the world, and this is far from the worst attack on civilians even in the past month.

St. Augustine Catholic Parish celebrates 100 years

St. Augustine Catholic Parish marks its 100th year on Spokane’s South Hill this year.

UGM’s Life Recovery Program helps struggling adults find ‘new lease on life’

For the 25 men and women who graduated in June from Union Gospel Mission’s Life Recovery program, the day marked the beginning of a new lease on life.

YMCA to provide free meals to kids from low-income families this summer

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest summer meal program was recently awarded its fourth grant from Walmart to help provide free meals for low-income kids, said Julie Banks, YMCA community development director.

Union Gospel Mission hopes to open new women’s shelter

Imagine checking into a hotel room and being told the facility is full.

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