Power of Local Tee

🎨 From Local Talent to Your Tee – The Community Collection!
Say hello to the Community Collection—our exclusive merch line featuring the winning designs from The Spokesman-Review’s Design Contest! We invited everyone in our community—artists, doodlers, dreamers, and news lovers alike—to show off their creativity and hometown pride. This standout design, handpicked by our staff panel, celebrates the spirit of local journalism and the vibrant heart of the Inland Northwest.

🧪 Lori Buratto & Students
Lori Buratto has been a science teacher in the CV school district for 28 years. For the last 10, she has taught at Spokane Valley Tech, which emphasizes career readiness and the engineering design process. Lori grew up in Spokane, and read the newspaper at the breakfast table every morning. Throughout her career, she has emphasized the media literacy and importance of local journalism by having students read the paper, discuss and debate local issues and occasionally contribute Letters to the Editor. Lori considers herself a consumer of art, rather than a producer, but does value the impact of aesthetic design. The classes participating in the art competition were Advanced Biomedical Science and Environmental Engineering.

• Unisex fit with ultra-lightweight 4.3 oz. tri-blend fabric for a soft, breathable feel (50% polyester, 25% combed & ring-spun cotton, 25% rayon)
• 1x1 rib-knit neck adds durability with a touch of stretch
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping helps maintain shape over time
• Side-seamed construction for a consistent fit
• Satin label for itch-free wear