Inland Northwest financial experts have observed an increase in people retiring slightly earlier, and some say the potential for an increase in certain federal taxes is playing a role. John Kessler, senior vice president with Spokane-based Washington

The owners of Vantage Point Brewing Co. aim to bring a taste of old-world ales to a modern setting in a rapidly growing part of Coeur d'Alene by next Memorial Day. Site work for the new brewery and restaurant began in mid-August at a vacant lot at

In recent years, various publications and organizations have been touting Spokane as one of the best midsize cities for retirement in the U.S. Livability.com, for example, ranked Spokane No. 7 in its top 10 best places to retire in late 2018, one of

Two new 18,000-square-foot buildings with parking and amenities are planned on adjacent parcels of commercial land on Spokane's North Side. JNW Properties LLC has filed a State Environmental Policy Act application with the city of Spokane to develop

In order for retirement home residents to avoid falls, retirement communities have developed programs, activities, and assessments to help seniors to get and remain active throughout the year. Jeff Thaxton, PrimeFit instructor at Fairwinds Spokane

Tim Henkel has announced his pending retirement as president and CEO of Spokane's United Way. Henkel grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and attended the University of California at Santa Cruz where he studied Political Science. A year after graduating, he

Resource Synergy LLC, a Spokane-based energy consultant, has agreed to pilot a waste-reduction program within five schools on Seattle's west side, says Erik Makinson, the company's founder and president. Through the agreement with Seattle Public

A trio of former Itron Inc. employees has launched Treasury4 Inc., a fintech software startup aimed at serving large corporations. Steve Helmbrecht, Nathan Brown, and Ed Barrie quietly incorporated Treasury4 in July 2020. Last month, the company closed

Spokane-area community banks and credit unions are unified in opposition to proposed federal legislation that would require them to report to the IRS on the deposits and withdrawals of all business and personal accounts with a balance of more than $600.