Amanda Sullender

4 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Amanda Sullender

Six years ago, Simone Kaczmark was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Now, the Spokane 16-year-old is headed to the nation's capital to advocate for increased funding into research of the disease. The Lewis and Clark High School junior is one of hundreds of children with Type 1 diabetes to descend on the capitol in July to ask Congress to renew the Special Diabetes Program. This federal fund provides $160 million annually to the National Institutes of Health for the research of type 1 diabetes.

4 days ago | spokesman.com | Amanda Sullender

Six years ago, Simone Kaczmark was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Now, the Spokane 16-year-old is headed to the nation’s capital to advocate for increased funding into research of the disease. The Lewis and Clark High School junior is one of hundreds of children with Type 1 diabetes to descend on the capitol in July to ask Congress to renew the Special Diabetes Program. This federal fund provides $160 million annually to the National Institutes of Health for the research of type 1 diabetes.

1 week ago | yakimaherald.com | Amanda Sullender

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1 week ago | spokesman.com | Amanda Sullender

Charges of fraud related to federal COVID relief were dropped Friday  against Spokane dermatologist Dr. William “Phil” Werschler. Between 2020 and 2022, Werschler’s businesses received more than $2.9 million in federal CARES Act loans meant for struggling small businesses. The 23-count indictment filed last year alleged Werschler used $1.5 million of those dollars to purchase luxury vehicles and other items. On Friday the charges were dropped with prejudice – meaning they cannot be filed again.

1 week ago | spokesman.com | Amanda Sullender

MALDEN, Wash. – Five years after wildfire devastated this small town, residents on Thursday celebrated the opening of a new community center. The $3.6 million facility includes a new library, food pantry with a walk-in freezer, and a community meeting room for events. Mayor Dan Harwood said the building’s grand opening marked the beginning of a new future for Malden. “We want to remember the past and honor the past, but we’re moving forward,” Harwood said.