Crews from Spokane-based contractor James W. Elmer Construction Co. have finished framing the 32,200-square-foot, 36-unit Fairways Apartment structure on the West Plains for the project being developed by Chris Bornhoft.

Crops planned for 2024 have had a dry start this fall, creating a need for winter and spring precipitation to improve conditions.

Following a relatively down year in 2023, Spokane's tourism sector is expected to see some growth in the coming year.

Insufficient labor availability, declining building permit totals, and high building costs have been major factors contributing to a slowdown of Spokane-area construction this year.

Kootenai County’s economy continued to plot a steady path of growth in 2023 and faces a favorable outcome in the coming year.

Retail sales in Spokane are expected to continue to decelerate in 2024, yet remain buoyed by the economy's strong labor market.

Demand for wood products is expected to increase in 2024 by 3% to 4%.

Artificial intelligence is dominating the advanced technology industry in Spokane County and across the globe.

INW job growth is expected to slow in 2024, following a year during which the employment market outperformed expectations. 

The economy here is expected to improve in some metrics here in 2024 although it faces persistent challenges in interest rates, inflation fears, and labor shortages.