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Robyn Nance is a news anchor, mother, wife, daughter, sister, skier, community organizer, and champion for foster children in our community. In her blog she talks about her life, loves and a foible or two.

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Melissa Luck has seen and covered many of the stories that affect residents of our community and in her blog she goes in-depth to talk more about those stories and how they impact our lives.

Kris' Forecast Focus

Chief Meteorologist Kris Crocker goes beyond temps and conditions to give you long-range forecasts, fun facts about our climate and answers to your weather questions.

The Night Shift

Delivering the nightly news is just a small part of Kalae Chock’s job; her blog gives the community a behind the scenes look at all of the madness that goes down on The Night Shift.

Point, Click, Learn

Colleen O’Brien serves as your guide to help you find intriguing, useful and sometimes just bizarre ‘Cool Clicks’ from all corners of the Internet. Where else would you find a Swiss granny to knit you socks?

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Articles by Mike Gonzalez

Mike Gonzalez anchors Good Morning Northwest each weekday alongside Nadine Woodward and Mark Peterson. Mike also hosts the nationwide show "En La Cocina" (In The Kitchen) and is the founder of the Hispanic Food Network. Mike began his television career in Raleigh, NC as the host of the NC State Sports Magazine and voice of Wolfpack Baseball. Mike comes to KXLY from Omaha, Nebraska, where he was an anchor and reporter. While in Omaha, Mike was recognized by the Associated Press for his breaking news coverage of a massive oil fire. Previously, Mike worked as an anchor and reporter in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he won an AP award for his series on the Lincoln Saltdogs minor league baseball. Mike is a graduate of North Carolina State University and also attended the Missouri School of Journalism as a graduate student. He was a standout pitcher for the Wolfpack baseball team, and later played for the minor league Allentown Ambassadors. Mike is the past president of The Hispanic Business Professional Association of Spokane. Mike was awarded the Latino Hero of the year Award in 2010 from Asuris Insurance for his work in the Hispanic Community in Eastern Washington. Mike has two children and is excited to be close to many family members across the state of Washington. You can catch Mike every morning from 5-7 am and on his blog. Contact Mike at mikeg@kxly.com

Cuban Bacardi Rum Cake From The Hispanic Food Network
December 26, 2012 – 9:42 pm | No Comment
Cuban Bacardi Rum Cake From The Hispanic Food Network

Check out more recipes like this one on Hispanic Food Network

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 (18 1/2 oz.) pkg. Yellow cake mix
1 (3 3/4 oz) pkg. Jello Vanilla instant pudding & pie filling
4 eggs
1/2 …

Pasteles a Puerto Rican Christmas Tradition
December 25, 2012 – 5:05 pm | No Comment
Pasteles a Puerto Rican Christmas Tradition

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Making and serving pasteles at Christmas time is a Puerto Rican tradition. It’s hard work, but well worth the effort. Get together a bunch of friends and make a day …

Try This Puerto Rican Dish For The Holidays
December 23, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Try This Puerto Rican Dish For The Holidays

Rating:
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Total:35 min
Preparation:15 Min
Servings:18- 24 servings

Bacalaitos Fritos Recipe

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This Recipe Comes From one of my favorite chefs Jeannette Quiñones Cantore…check out this Bacalaitos Recipe, one of my …

Traditional Puerto Rican Recipe
December 22, 2012 – 2:16 pm | No Comment
Traditional Puerto Rican Recipe

 

Pasteles are something you don’t see real often in the Northwest. They’re a traditional Puerto Rican dish. Pasteles are pretty easy to make. You just can’t let the fact they’re wrapped intimidate you. Check out …

DeLeon’s In Spokane Makes An Awesome Carne Asada Burrito
December 21, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment

Mike Gonzalez took a visit to DeLeon’s In Spokane to find out what all the buzz was about. We found their Carne Asada Burrito was amazing. This was part of our Best Burrito Tour. So if …

Fountain of Youth, In a Juice
November 15, 2012 – 12:53 pm | No Comment
Fountain of Youth, In a Juice

If you have ever tried juicing raw, organic fruits and vegetables then you know you are doing a service to your health.  However, if you are new to juicing and are skeptical of the …

Meet Anthony Tevlin, A Trainer With A Different Approach
November 15, 2012 – 12:41 pm | No Comment
Meet Anthony Tevlin, A Trainer With A Different Approach

I’m a huge advocate of health and fitness and I wanted to introduce everyone to a trainer I recently met. His name is Anthony Tevlin. He’s not your typical gym type trainer trying to sell …

Spokane Program Helping Refugees Grow
November 15, 2012 – 1:01 am | No Comment
Spokane Program Helping Refugees Grow

I recently had had he opportunity to speak with Susan Hales who is the Executive Director of Refugee Connections Spokane. The organization helps refugees who resettle in Spokane and supports them in their new life in America. …

North Spokane Salon Feathering Spokane Pink
November 6, 2012 – 9:50 pm | No Comment
North Spokane Salon Feathering Spokane Pink

I recently visited my friend Beth Menneto owner of Angelina Salon in North Spokane. I wanted to find out more about their drive to fight cancer called “Feather Me Pink.” I wound up becoming part …

This Machine Will Bemer Your Soreness Away
October 25, 2012 – 9:26 pm | No Comment
This Machine Will Bemer Your Soreness Away

Many people know I am a fitness buff. I can be classified as a gym rat. I love the clink of the iron, the musty smell of a boxing gym and the good …

So What Is CrossFit?
September 13, 2012 – 2:51 pm | No Comment
So What Is CrossFit?

If you’ve ever engaged in an exercise program you know there’s lots of them out there. Amongst the workout jungle of Yoga, Insanity, aerobics ect…there’s one I discussed in detail with fitness expert Justin Rundle …

Chauncy Ready For A Rematch & His Next Move
August 17, 2012 – 2:00 pm | No Comment
Chauncy Ready For A Rematch & His Next Move

Chauncy with his WBO Belts and his new fiance’ Sarah

I recently had the chance to catch up with the Chauncy “The Hillyard Hammer” Welliver  and his fiance’ Sarah. We talked about his recent fight with Caribbean Champion Sherman …