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Most homeowners are underinsured, when it comes to protection against flooding—the natural disaster that strikes during a hurricane or long-term rain or melt-off events.

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Thanks to the expertise of Christophe Bourguignat and Philippon Zelros, Artificial intelligence can now calculate the likelihood of a flood striking your home and adjust your insurance coverage accordingly. Visit Zelros.com for more information.including the Gyrosphere and the iconic jeep. Then make use of fun photo ops with a Triceratops, a Stegosaurus and Baby Bumpy.

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Dental care can be expensive, but many Spokane clinics offer financial assistance on routine care for patients without insurance. Why not make a few call to protect your smile and your brain function?

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According to Dr. Lindsay BoikPrice, if you don’t take care of your dental health, you could lose more than your teeth. Research suggests poor dental health also contributes to declining brain health. Dr. Boik-Price says bacteria that impact your teeth and gums can weaken your brain’s blood-brain barriers causing painful inflammation and increasing the risk of a stroke.

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While there was a flood emergency declared in both 2017 and 2008 when the Spokane River was pushed to its limits, floods are relatively rare in Spokane. Prior to 2008, the only other flood emergency was declared in 1948, according to the Spokesman Review.

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Now that winter is behind us, it’s time to reconsider the use of outdated wood stoves for supplemental heating when a chill is in the air. According to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency, wood heating is the main culprit when it comes to fine particle pollution that effects both indoor and outdoor air quality.

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Qualified applicants have four more months to make use of the Wood Stove Changeout program. Discounts on new wood, pellet or gas stoves are available, along with help to perchance a mini-split, ductless heat pump.

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Spokane County homeowners who heat with a wood stove 20 years old or older are allowed to apply for these discounts: $800 toward a new wood stove, $1200 toward a pellet stove, $1600 toward a gas stove and $2000 toward a ductless mini-split heat pump.

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Washington State is NOT the number one consumer of Hollywood movies.

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Washington State is the 10th most likely state to support the film industry.

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Spokane continues to be a great place to make movies like “Vision Quest” (1985), “Benny and Joon” (1993), “Smoke Signals” (1998), “End Game” (2006) and “Knights of Badassdom” (2013).

A Yummy Subscription

If you have a weakness for baked sweets, this one is for you. Crumble Crate offers specialized baking kits, complete with all the pre-measured, non-perishable ingredients you’ll need to create an edible masterpiece—12 to 24 servings. You’ll also receive tips for a successful bake, surprise kitchen tools and a keepsake recipe card so you can make the treat again on your own. You can order one kit, or subscribe to receive 3, 6 or 12 kits per year. For more information, visit crumblecakes.com.

Mahjong Inspired Bags

Hoping to dress your toddlers in a vision of spring? Look no further than the Feltman Brothers new collection inspired by the delicate charm of designs made popular in the 1950s. Vintage hand smocking and daisy embroidery call back to children of past and reach out to kids poised for the future. The Daisy Dress, Cardigan, Romper Booties and Bonnet are available in sizes 3 months to 8 years. Visit feltmanbrothers.com/daisy-collection/ for more information.

Zinc Drink

Covid-19 taught us how important it is to nurture a healthy immune system, and the Vimergy Organic Zinc Sulfate is the perfect supplement to super charge your resistance to colds and viruses common in public spaces. Made with organic apple juice, it tastes good and is formulated for efficient absorption. And it strengthens a healthy metabolism too. For more information on the $31.99 liquid zinc, visit vimergy.com.

Vintage Designs for Toddlers

Hoping to dress your toddlers in a vision of spring? Look no further than the Feltman Brothers new collection inspired by the delicate charm of designs made popular in the 1950s. Vintage hand smocking and daisy embroidery call back to children of past and reach out to kids poised for the future. The Daisy Dress, Cardigan, Romper Booties and Bonnet are available in sizes 3 months to 8 years. Visit feltmanbrothers.com/daisy-collection/ for more information.

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Postage Fun

On March 24, the United States Postal Service released a series of stamps inspired by four intrepid skateboarding champions—Federico “MasPaz” Frum, Di’Orr Greenwood, Crystal Worl and William James Taylor, Jr. They were unveiled at the first day of the 2023 PHXAM tournament sponsored by Cowtown Skateboards. For more information, visit about.usps.com.