When Jaxson was a year old, his parents suspected autism. His dad, Jeric Hirschi, who died in 2020, first noticed Jaxson avoided eye contact, was silent and craved strict routines.
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WA Legislature passes $59B two-year budget; How City of Spokane is putting that money to use
April 26, 2021 4:21 PM Connor Sarles
SPOKANE, Wash. The Washington Legislature adjourned Sunday after passing a two-year budget of $59 billion. Spokane gets just over $12 million of that, which the City Council has divvied up among local organizations.
“City Council and its legislative team demonstrated yet again that a strategic investment by the City to influence the Legislature can reap major dividends in Spokane projects that help everyday people,” said City Council President Breean Beggs. “I am grateful for the work of Senator Andy Billig, Representative Timm Ormsby, and Representative Marcus Riccelli for the majority of these investments and a special thanks to Representative Mike Volz for the investment in Meadowglen Park.”
Young Kwak Beacon Hill Catering & Events co-owner Ellie Aaro, left, leads an effort to feed families while supporting the hard-hit hospitality industry. She s pictured with Beacon Hill Executive Chef Ryan Jordan. T
he hospitality industry keeps taking punches as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, with few signs of improvement, but that hasn’t stopped dozens of local business owners from giving back to the community even as their own livelihoods struggle. Beacon Hill Events and Catering is spearheading a new collaborative effort to feed families served by area nonprofits while supporting restaurant and catering businesses across Spokane. The Care to Nourish program launched in late December and currently involves seven restaurants and caterers that are also