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Markets show signs of resilience so far this year

Investors still polarized between extreme fear, renewed bullish attitude

April 13, 2023

After a brutal 2022 across most asset classes, many investors probably felt 'cursed,â€ and as we entered 2023, there was no shortage of doomsday scenarios being espoused. And yet, risk markets year-to-date have proven to be resilient despite a still

Cd'A-founded Idaho Trust sees steady growth

Two-branch institution's finance services include managing clients' wealth

April 13, 2023

Keith Erickson

Operating out of its original branch in downtown Coeur d'Alene for nearly three decades, Idaho Trust Bank has seen robust growth with a mix of traditional banking and wealth-management services. Idaho Trust co-founder and CEO Tom Prohaska says

Recent bank stress is far different from 2008 financial crisis

Industrywide performance, however, expected to be lag on economic recovery

April 13, 2023

Shawn Narancich

The wave of rolling crises the world experienced 15 years ago amid what would come to be known as the global financial crisis stands in marked contrast to that being experienced today in U.S. banking. We reflect on the shotgun weddings of JP Morgan

Guest Commentary: Investment in behavioral health is long overdue in Washington state

Medicaid increase requested â€¦.

April 13, 2023

Jeff Thomas and Jodi Daly

It's no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic and its ripple effects caused an unprecedented workforce shortage. For community behavioral health, this shortage has reached crisis levels. In Washington, the vacancy rate for behavioral health professionals

The Journal's View: Efforts to secure funds for Spokane deserve kudos

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April 13, 2023

Staff Report

Advocates for the Inland Northwest's interests deserve kudos for their hard work to secure funds for projects in the Spokane area and beyond during the current Legislative session.

SECURE Act 2.0 focuses on US small business

Legislation encourages such employers to set up worker retirement plans

April 13, 2023

Noah Schwab

With over 90 changes, the SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022 aims to entice small businesses to build upon the original Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act passed in 2019 to help Americans save more for retirement.

Manito Garden focuses on affordable livability

HUD-subsidized senior housing project turns 40

April 13, 2023

Karina Elias

At Manito Garden Apartments, a facility for low-income seniors located at 500 E. 29th, the staff and property managers work together to provide and maintain an affordable place for residents to live.

Longer life span underscores need for financial reassessment

Target-date model may come up short as couples live longer

April 13, 2023

Michael Maehl

Long-term risk. This refers to the ongoing challenge we always have as investors. It's not what most folks like to hear, but understanding and accepting that there is no way you can control the markets-or your investments-is

Beacon Cancer Care adds specialty in Cd'A

Longtime Kootenai Health doc helps start Beacon Rheumatology

April 13, 2023

Dylan Harris

Beacon Cancer Care has expanded its services by opening Beacon Rheumatology in the Chinook Medical Building, at 980 W. Ironwood Drive, in Coeur d'Alene. Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Dustin Dinning joined the practice to launch Beacon

Mercer to expand its plant in Valley

Timber products' company to add more space with $7.5M addition

April 13, 2023

Karina Elias

Spokane Valley-based Mercer Mass Timber LLC, a subsidiary of Vancouver, British Columbia-based Mercer International Inc., plans to construct a $7.5 million addition to its cross-laminated timber manufacturing facility, according to a building