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Don't lose sight of heart health in fad-rich world

For parents, setting early good example is essential

June 4, 2015

Now, more than ever, it appears as though a new climate of health trends is sweeping the nation. Whether it be the latest cleanse, food elimination, or quick-fix fads, it's easy to get caught up in the diet of the day. But let's keep sight of our long

Women caring for women: A new model for Rockwood

Seven midwives, five docs emphasize choice in care

June 4, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Obstetricians and midwives both provide care to women during childbirth, and both work together at Rockwood OB/GYN & Midwifery Center, in a department that, by design, offers health care by women for women.

Spokane-area job numbers are rebounding

Higher-wage industries leading trend in growth

June 4, 2015

Mike McLean

The number of jobs in Spokane County likely will reach prerecession levels this summer, at least a year earlier than projected last year, says Doug Tweedy, Spokane-based regional labor economist with the Washington state Employment Security Department. T

Northwest MedStar bucks trend

Nearly half of medical flight staff is women, despite more men entering field

June 4, 2015

Female nurses and respiratory therapists working for Northwest MedStar constitute nearly half the organization's in-flight staff, this despite the fact that across the country men tend to outnumber women by a wide margin.

Transamerican Auto Parts plans big distribution center, store in Post Falls

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June 1, 2015

Staff Report

Transamerican Auto Parts Co., of Compton, Calif., said this morning it plans to open a distribution center and a 4 Wheel Parts retail store in Post Falls. The company has leased an 85,000-square foot warehouse building at 5300 W. Riverbend that's vis

Inland Northwest Bank names new CEO

Fewel to retire next year

May 27, 2015

Staff Report

Inland Northwest Bank said this afternoon it has hired Russell A. Lee as its new president and CEO. Lee, who previously had been president and chief operating officer at Burlington, Wash.-based Skagit Bank, will start with INB on June 29. Lee will repl

A telling trip into the heart of oil fracking country

Closer look suggests more boom than bust in future

May 21, 2015

Michael Maehl

I recently took the opportunity to visit and spend time in and around Williston, N.D., to see the future being made. While my original intent was simply to visit, what I saw going on there and the impressions it made upon me have led me to write this piec

Hydrafab is on steady growth track

Spokane Valley metal fabricator eyes five-year goal to double revenue

May 21, 2015

Mike McLean

Hydrafab Northwest Inc., a Spokane Valley metal fabrication company, has been on a consistent growth path since owner and President Chris Henjum started the company 20 years ago.

A small town with big distribution hopes

Junction city Ritzville ranks high in commissioned report

May 21, 2015

Adams County economic development proponents are looking ambitiously at the potential for turning the quiet farm town of Ritzville, located about an hour's drive southwest of Spokane at the junction of Interstate 90 and U.S. 395, into a bustling hub for

Purcell Systems' major push

With EnerSys' financial backing, company adds new regions, diversifies

May 21, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Purcell Systems Inc., the Spokane Valley-based company that makes temperature-controlled outdoor cabinets for the telecommunications industry, is diversifying and expects 40 percent growth over the next fiscal year, says Chris Craig, its general manager.