Melinda Lee

Dec 6, 2024 | khq.com | Melinda Lee

SPOKANE, WA. - Hundreds of youth and adults with autism and developmental disabilities will be recipients of Northwest Autism Center's 6th Annual Giving Tree, but the nonprofit needs the community's help to spread cheer to these individuals living in group homes or supported living who are sometimes forgotten during the holiday season.

Nov 29, 2024 | khq.com | Melinda Lee

MILLWOOD, Wash. - Hundreds of Christmas trees sold at Hutton Settlement during the nonprofit's '12 Days of Christmas Tree Farm Fundraiser & Market' not only help local families decorate for the holiday, but support local children identified as needing extra support. "Just being a forever family to these kids in need," said Hutton Settlement Director of Community Engagement, Jessica Laughery.

Nov 29, 2024 | khq.com | Melinda Lee

SPOKANE, Wash. – Despite freezing temperatures, hundreds of people gathered to pick out Christmas trees, supporting a local cause. The event marked the start of the Hutton Settlement's "12 Days of Christmas Tree Farm Fundraiser and Market." The fundraiser features about 1,100 pre-cut trees and additional U-cut trees, all benefiting the nonprofit's programs. Hutton Settlement provides a safe space and educational programs for children ages 6 to 18.

Nov 22, 2024 | khq.com | Melinda Lee

SPOKANE, Wash. - Rain or shine, Phil Larkin shows up and speaks up against the Washington Department of Natural Resources selling 190 acres of forest just off of Thorpe Road in Southwest Spokane to a developer that would transform the trees there into houses. "Of course housing is important, we need that in our community," Larkin said, "we also need to balance that with the interest of our communities. Where are 3,000 homes going to go to get groceries? Where will they get water?

Nov 13, 2024 | khq.com | Melinda Lee

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – A new effort in Airway Heights aims to address the ongoing affordable housing crisis by providing much-needed shelter for local families. The city is developing more affordable housing units to support families like Michael Gardner and his son, who were the first to move into Highland Village. Gardner shared his relief upon moving into their new home. "Oh man the feeling was just overwhelming," Gardner said.