Numerous national companies have set up shop or expressed interest in expanding to Liberty Lake along the south side of the freeway in 2024.

STCU has announced plans to acquire an Oregon-based bank with a presence in Washington that would increase its assets to $6.4 billion and branch network to 49. 

A group of private sector stakeholders are making an aggressive push to effect change in the Spokane area with the creation of the newly formed Spokane Business Association, where a longtime public executive known for his effective communication, convening, and collaboration, has been chosen to lead the organization. 

Kurt Walsdorf spent his entire 40-year career with Bank of America serving the community was born and raised in. While he's retiring from his role as president for the Spokane/Boise market, he still plans to stay involved. 

49 Degrees North Mountain Resort has undergone improvements valued at several million dollars in the five years since it’s ownership changed hands.

Coeur d’Alene Tractor Co., which does business as Adams Tractor of Spokane, is developing a $6 million facility on the West Plains to replace a smaller leased facility in the city of Spokane.

Hörmann Group North America Inc. is relocating its Inland Northwest sales center to 2526 N. Fairway Lane, in Liberty Lake.

Banner Bank is enjoying an abundance of awards and recognitions at a national level that have placed a spotlight on the regional bank.

Stratford Building Corp. has launched a new product line of accessory dwelling units, dubbed Living Small by Stratford, aimed at providing another housing option in the Pacific Northwest region.

Taxpayers likely will have to struggle through the adverse impacts and uncertainty associated with research expense capitalization for at least one more tax filing season.