Huffman honored with Soroptimist award

NEWPORT — Soroptimist International of Newport has awarded Kathleen Huffman with the 2026 Michelene (Micki) O’Neill Weisbarth Memorial Award, recognizing women pursuing education while overcoming personal and financial barriers to create brighter futures for themselves, their families and their communities.

Huffman is currently pursuing a degree in behavioral health with an emphasis in applied behavioral analysis through Spokane Falls Community College. Her longterm goal is to become a school and family counselor, supporting children and families through life’s challenges while advocating for youth mental health and emotional well-being.