Power of Local Tote

🎨 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.

• Spacious zippered tote made from durable 600D polyester canvas
• Two large end pockets and comfortable over-the-shoulder handles
• Generous size: 12.5" h x 13.5" w x 6.5" d (approx. 1,097 cu. in.)
• Vibrant, full-color design printed with cutting-edge digital transfer technology