Kimberly Lusk

Assistant Features Editor at The Spokesman-Review

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Articles

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

2 months ago | thenewstribune.com | Kimberly Lusk

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. There were so many tough choices to make - and runoff rounds held. But choose we must, so we did. In the ages 4 and younger category, the judges were charmed by Gavin McPeek's stick figures pasted atop watercolor hearts. Gavin is 4 and lives in Deer Park. The other two winners used bold colors.
Winners of the Valentine's coloring contest

2 months ago | spokesman.com | Kimberly Lusk

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. There were so many tough choices to make – and runoff rounds held. But choose we must, so we did. In the ages 4 and younger category, the judges were charmed by Gavin McPeek’s stick figures pasted atop watercolor hearts. Gavin is 4 and lives in Deer Park. The other two winners used bold colors.
The colors of love: Winners of the Valentine's coloring contest

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Kimberly Lusk

Generate Key TakeawaysFeb. 9—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. There were so many tough choices to make — and runoff rounds held. But choose we must, so we did. In the ages 4 and younger category, the judges were charmed by Gavin McPeek's stick figures pasted atop watercolor hearts. Gavin is 4 and lives in Deer Park. The other two winners used bold colors.
Gourdeous: Pumpkin coloring contest announces winners

Oct 28, 2024 | spokesman.com | Kimberly Lusk

The newsroom pumpkin patch was filled with spooky, silly and sweet squashes this year. The judges were impressed with the artistry. There were some tough choices to be made, and tie-breakers to be had. But, pick we must. So, we soldiered on, fueled by Halloween candy. In the 4 and younger category, the judges were impressed with the terrifying face and rosy cheeks on Jo Jo Lipton’s pumpkin. Jo Jo is 4 and lives in Spokane Valley.
Gourdeous: Pumpkin coloring contest announces winners

Oct 27, 2024 | yahoo.com | Kimberly Lusk

Oct. 27—The newsroom pumpkin patch was filled with spooky, silly and sweet squashes this year. The judges were impressed with the artistry. There were some tough choices to be made, and tie-breakers to be had. But, pick we must. So, we soldiered on, fueled by Halloween candy. In the 4 and younger category, the judges were impressed with the terrifying face and rosy cheeks on Jo Jo Lipton's pumpkin. Jo Jo is 4 and lives in Spokane Valley.
Get a jumpstart on summer flowers and vegetables with paper seed pots

Apr 29, 2024 | spokesman.com | Kimberly Lusk

That saying, “April showers bring May flowers” probably wasn’t written with Spokane in mind. Sure, some bulbs, flowering trees and perennials are blooming, or will be in the next few weeks. But with an average last frost date of May 15, area gardeners must be careful with what they plant in the garden for another couple of weeks. Until then, there’s always indoor gardening. That’s where paper seed pots come in.
Get a jumpstart on summer flowers and vegetables with paper seed pots

Apr 28, 2024 | yahoo.com | Kimberly Lusk

Apr. 28—That saying, "April showers bring May flowers" probably wasn't written with Spokane in mind. Sure, some bulbs, flowering trees and perennials are blooming, or will be in the next few weeks. But with an average last frost date of May 15, area gardeners must be careful with what they plant in the garden for another couple of weeks. Until then, there's always indoor gardening. That's where paper seed pots come in.
Books help discuss important, awkward topics: Gender, sexuality titles can teach children and parents

Feb 24, 2024 | columbian.com | Kimberly Lusk

Spokane — 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. That’s changed, said Delgado, the director of community learning and liberation at Spokane’s Spectrum Center, a nonprofit that supports the 2SLGBTQIA+ community through advocacy and education. Now, “they’re making books about gender diversity that are board books” for toddlers, she said.
Gender and sexuality books offer children, parents the language, knowledge to discuss important, sometimes awkward topics

Feb 19, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Kimberly Lusk

Feb. 19—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. That's changed, said Delgado, the director of community learning and liberation at Spokane's Spectrum Center, a nonprofit that supports the 2SLGBTQIA+ community through advocacy and education. Now, "they're making books about gender diversity that are board books" for toddlers, she said.
Gender and sexuality books offer children, parents the language, knowledge to discuss important, sometimes awkward topics

Feb 19, 2024 | spokesman.com | Kimberly Lusk

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. That’s changed, said Delgado, the director of community learning and liberation at Spokane’s Spectrum Center, a nonprofit that supports the 2SLGBTQIA+ community through advocacy and education. Now, “they’re making books about gender diversity that are board books” for toddlers, she said.