Household median income in Spokane County rose at a higher rate in 2014 than statewide or national rates for such growth, although the county still lags behind both in other income and wage measures, says Patrick Jones, executive director of Eastern Washi

The Childbirth and Parenting Assistance program has found a spacious new home in the lower level of St. Anne's Children and Family Center, at 25 W. Fifth.

Restaurateurs are banking on an apparently growing appetite for pizza, with at least 10 having opened outlets in the Spokane area since the start of the year. Those that have launched new eateries this year include larger brands such as Mod Pizza and Bl

Spokane business owners say they are increasing education efforts in the community to try to persuade city residents to vote no on the looming Proposition 1 ballot measure also known as the Worker Bill of Rights. Meanwhile, Greater Spokane Incorporated,

The Spokane Home Builders Association will hold its 11th annual Fall Festival of Homes during the next two three-day weekends. This year's festival will feature 31 homes constructed by 19 builders, says Nicole Kerns, a spokeswoman for the association.