Nina Culver

Central Valley High School senior Faylanna Moore can trace her love of dance to hours spent dancing with her mother in their tiny kitchen.

Isabella Mattke has shone in her years at the East Valley Parent Partnership, a program that brings together homeschooling with school district support that includes classes, curriculum and equipment.

East Valley Online senior Elizabeth Miller felt lost in large public schools but has blossomed since beginning online classes in her freshman year.

Spokane Valley Tech senior Alaina Kudrna has kept a packed schedule all through high school. She doesn’t see that changing anytime soon as she prepares for a firefighter residency program while attending the University of Idaho in the fall.

Andrew Bota was excited to be starting at Ridgeline High School four years ago because he expected interesting classes. He got them, and this year he’s signed up for six Advanced Placement courses.

Spokane Valley High School senior Alexis Reyes had a childhood marked with multiple disruptive moves that made settling in difficult.

The Oaks Classical Christian Academy senior Clara McEachran is no stranger to hard work, whether she’s at home, on the volleyball court or in classes.

Meagan Heyden arrived at the Coeur d'Alene Pride in the Park event Saturday holding a homemade sign that said “Free Mom Hugs.” Strangers eagerly approached her, arms outstretched, ready for a warm hug

Gusting winds may have forced a couple of pauses in the first eighth-grade graduation ceremony at the Ruben Trejo Dual Language Academy Friday, but it could not dampen the excitement of the 19 graduates and their families.

The decision of state Rep. Mike Volz to pursue a different office has sparked vast interest in his seat.