The other day a customer was leaving my vintage store and said how much they enjoyed the store and what a great job I had done decorating. I smiled, thanked them, and thought about how it will never get old to hear comments like that.

Spokane organizations involved in economic development largely are led by women now. That strong contingent of females in power positions is an asset to the private sector as a whole, an asset that should be celebrated and, when possible

Whether you're already retired or it's moving closer to reality for you, there are some things you should consider when managing your investments. Up until retirement, you simply accumulate assets. You get paid and a portion goes to your retirement

In general, Spokane-area women participating in 401(k) retirement plans are either maintaining or increasing their contributions to the plans, although inflation is a major concern for many, some financial and wealth advisers here say.

Spokane Valley-based Silvey Construction Inc. plans a big year of developments worth millions of dollars in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, says co-owner and vice president Jared Silvey.

Evergreen Gymnastics, of Spokane, plans to remodel an 8,800-square-foot warehouse into a gymnastics center at 210 E. Montgomery in Spokane's Logan neighborhood, according to building permit application information submitted to the city.

Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee PLLC, a Spokane-based law firm established in 1985, has expanded into North Idaho. Jim McPhee, managing partner of the law firm, says the Coeur d'Alene office of Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee had been scheduled to open

The greeting 'Go Cougs” that is shared by all in the Washington State University community from staff-including university President Kirk Schultz-to faculty, current students, and alums, likely sets WSU apart from the rest of academia.