After securing two dozen U.S. Department of Energy projects, Spokane-based Johnston Engineering PLLC is expanding its footprint by building a new 11,500-square-foot headquarters on the West Plains and preparing to increase its staff as clean-energy work accelerates.

After nearly seven years at Shriners Children's Spokane, Justin Botejue has accepted a new position at Joya Child & Family Development. Botejue, a 2022 Journal of Business Rising Star, began his role as clinic manager of Joya JumpStart in July.

Less than 10 miles south of Spokane Valley, a cozy new community restaurant has opened its doors at 12212 E. Palouse Highway, in Valleyford.

Spokane-based Washington Trust Bank has begun a tenant improvement project that includes a new branch and an upgraded lobby at its Washington Trust Bank Tower East building, formerly the Wells Fargo Center, at 601 W. First in downtown Spokane.

Spokane-based nonprofit Waters Meet Foundation has taken the initial steps to bring a pilot project serving individuals transitioning out of homelessness to the West Hills neighborhood.

For developer Jim Frank, building a neighborhood is about designing walkable places where residents can make connections between home to community features. 

Greg Hansen, the chief credit officer at Numerica Credit Union, has retired after nearly 16 years at the Spokane Valley-based financial institution.

Foreclosure activity in Spokane and Kootenai counties so far this year is continuing an overall upward trend since defaults bottomed out in 2021.

Bankruptcy filings in Spokane and Kootenai counties have been on the upswing in recent years after having declined steadily for over a decade.

In response to rising demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and a national shortage of anesthesia providers, Gonzaga University and Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center are embarking on a major expansion of the jointly owned and operated Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program.

Richland, Washington-based Disruption Healthcare PLLC, which does business as Complex Care Center PLLC, has opened a primary and chronic care medical office in Spokane Valley to help meet a growing demand in Eastern Washington.

As fentanyl continues to cause significant damage to individuals, families, and the Spokane community, The Rayce Rudeen Foundation is on a mission to educate the public about the drug’s dangers and break the stigma surrounding addiction.