Over the last month, four men who made lasting impacts on Spokane’s culture, business landscape, and community have died: Gordon Budke, Larry Brown, Frank Bouten, and Steve Strom.

Seattle-based Coughlin Porter Lundeen Inc. is preparing to expand with a new office in downtown Spokane this summer, says Eric Dixon, associate principal at the structural and civil engineering company.

Seattle-based contractor and energy-efficient systems manufacturer McKinstry Co. is planning a second prefabrication building on the West Plains that’s expected to double the company’s fabrication capacity in Spokane County. 

A new coffee bar has opened within an existing nail salon in Spokane's Moran Prairie neighborhood on the South Hill to offer sweet drinks and pampering in one location.

The Journal has selected the finalists for its second annual Business of the Year Awards. All finalists will be recognized — and the winners will be disclosed — at an event scheduled for Wednesday, March 25.

Hot sauce maker Elixir Sauce Co. has established a production facility in Spokane Valley and plans to ramp up production with the increase in space.

Comcast Corp. is currently expanding services to Cheney following the completion of a significant network expansion to more than 2,000 homes and businesses in Chattaroy, Four Lakes, and Medical Lake, says Andy Colley, senior director, external communications for Comcast. 

Spokane organizations are preparing to potentially host a national soccer team and large public fan events tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering businesses the opportunity to benefit from one of the world’s largest sporting events despite the absence of tournament matches in the city.

LifeCenter Northwest is capitalizing on a year of high performance following a record number of organs donated in Washington state and organs transplanted nationally in 2025.

Construction of Excelsior Wellness’ 25-unit intergenerational apartment complex is underway on Northwest Boulevard and expected to be completed this fall.