In the race to electrify everything, there are glitches that may derail the plan over the next 20 years. One is a shortage of skilled electrical workers needed to rewire homes, make grid modifications, and install new electrical capacity.

The Spokane City Council acted correctly in scaling back its development fees for the time being. In the upcoming 11 months, before the full 1,400% increase in development fees is due to kick in, the city's leaders should participate in a broader

At the start of the year, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompete clauses, a practice it claims suppresses wages, hampers innovation, and blocks entrepreneurs from starting new businesses.

As our economy continues to recover, we still face a number of headwinds that are slowing the pace of growth. Inflation and rising costs of living are straining household budgets at the same time employers are struggling to find candidates for good-pay

Though Spokane has been dubbed Hooptown USA because of Gonzaga basketball and Hoopfest, the city will play host in the fall to another fast-paced sport. The Podium Powered by STCU will hold the 2023 Badminton World Federation Junior Championships Sept.