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Economy forecasted to bend, not break, this year

Inflation, Fed rate hikes may hamper GDP growth

June 16, 2022

For the first time in more than two decades, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined for eight consecutive weeks into late May, the longest since 1932. Similarly, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ dropped for seven straight weeks - the first time since 2011

RESCU sees membership grow during pandemic

Small institution has updated tech services

June 16, 2022

Karina Elias

When calling Responders Emergency Services Credit Union, or RESCU, located at 924 W. Sinto, it is likely that the financial institution's CEO, Joyce Lockard, will answer the phone. Lockard says that it's the credit union's personal touch that

Investors needn't live in fear of potential recession

Downturns inevitable but infrequent; most have been short-lived

June 16, 2022

Tim Mitrovich

'The stock market has predicted nine of the last five recessions.â€ -Paul Samuelson, Keynesian economist Regarding the realities of recessions, while they are inevitable, they aren't something investors

Facing market fears starts with admitting they exist

Downturn can provide some opportunities for portfolio adjustments

June 16, 2022

Sarah Carlson

Are you fearful of looking at your financial statements this month? You are not alone. Market pullbacks are never comfortable. We have so much to feel wrong about: crushing inflation, the war in Ukraine, school shootings, and more. Suddenly, your

Guest Commentary: Pandemic recovery spurs adoption of robotic technology

Replacing unfilled jobs â€¦

June 16, 2022

Don Brunell

Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, economies in the industrial world were moving along fairly smoothly with reliable supply chains with 'just in timeâ€ component arrivals, predictable product deliveries

The Journal's View: Natural gas ban portends unintended consequences

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June 16, 2022

Staff Report

The Washington state Building Code Council is considering a ban on natural gas for heating in all new residential construction, having recently approved such a restriction on the fossil fuel in commercial construction and most multifamily residential

Never Enough Toys opens in Spokane's North Bank neighborhood

New store offers blast to past for kids, adults

June 16, 2022

Virginia Thomas

A toy store specializing in retro and vintage toys has opened on Spokane's North Bank, at 907 W. Boone. Owners Aaron and Sami Nevers say many adults who enter Never Enough Toys are charmed by the nostalgia of seeing toys from their childhood. 'A

Conservation isn't economic development's nemesis

Quality of life must be measured by more than price per square foot

June 16, 2022

Carol Corbin

Seventeen years ago, as a recent college graduate and lifelong East Coaster, I rolled into Spokane with only what would fit in my tiny SUV. And now, as thousands of people move to the Inland Northwest from Seattle, Colorado, and California, I feel like

Spokane Valley print shop changes hands

Minuteman Press franchise to relocate, retain Lancer employees

June 16, 2022

Erica Bullock

Troy and Collette Bise, co-owners of Minuteman Press-Spokane Valley, have acquired Lancer Ltd., a commercial printer, also in Spokane Valley. Minuteman Press-Spokane Valley plans to relocate from its current 2,700-square-foot facility, at 111 N. Vista

Glenrose soccer complex appeal takes next step

Neighborhood group continues opposition to soccer field complex

June 16, 2022

Karina Elias

The Washington state Court of Appeals has remanded to Lincoln County Superior Court a case that challenges a land-use approval for a Glenrose-area site where the Spokane Youth Sports Association is proposing a $2.2 million sports complex. The Glenrose