Christmas is just 13 days away and this holiday season Wishing Star is asking the community to help give a little joy to those in need!

Wishing Star is a non-profit organization that grants wishes for kids battling life-threatening illnesses. Each holiday season, they help their wish families have a bright Christmas by giving them presents and gift cards. However, this year the need is greater than ever before. 46 wish families have asked for help during the holidays, which is the highest number Wishing Star has ever seen.

"Wish families have extraordinary circumstances that provide more obstacles during the Holidays than most people. Whether the parents can't work because of the high needs of the child, medical bills are too overwhelming, or they've just hit hard times, some wish families struggle to put gifts under the tree," the organization said.

If you want to donate, please contact Sarah with Wishing Star at 509-744-3411 or email her at sarahc@wishingstar.org.

When it starts snowing in Spokane, some people use that as a sign to hightail it to somewhere warm and sunny. But other people flock to places with good powder, looking for an adventure in the snow.

Our gem of a city just made the top ten list of best winter vacation destinations on Livability.com. According to the site, ideal winter hot spots have a "cold climate and the right conditions for skiing, sledding and ice skating, as well as great entertainment options such as restaurants, pubs, performance venues and recreation facilities. A city's overall appearance and accessibility were also factors." The site also looked for cities that don't cost a fortune to visit.

Spokane rolled in at number two on the list. Skiers, boarders, skaters and sledders can all find something to do. With five ski nearby mountains, an ice palace in the heart of the city and dozens of sledding hills filled with kids (and adults!), Spokane is one of America's Hottest Cold Cities.