A researcher at Washington State University Spokane is studying the way the body's biological regulatory system, called the circadian clock, influences skin cancer and the treatments used for it.

Last year at this time, Mari Shay, a registered nurse at the Rockwood Weight Loss Surgery Center in Spokane, weighed in at about 100 pounds heavier than she does today. Shay says she was prediabetic, her cholesterol was rising, and she suffered from hypog

This state, this town, and even the Riverpoint Campus is big enough for two university medical-school programs, contends Lisa Brown, chancellor at Washington State University Spokane. Brown says there's enough physical space in WSU Spokane's Biomedic

As the recreational marijuana industry slowly rolls out throughout Washington state, retailers here are reporting modest initial sales. However, several challenges remain. As of Oct. 21, Spokane County has 55 approved marijuana producers, 39 approved

Quest Aircraft Co., the Sandpoint-based aerospace manufacturer that produces the rugged Kodiak light airplane, has reached a long-term sales agreement with a Chinese company that also plans eventually to manufacture Kodiak aircraft for the Chinese market.

Some tax preparers here say they're expecting a compressed tax season as Congress likely won't consider renewing expired tax breaks until after the Nov. 4 midterm election.