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Spokane named top 25 place to retire by Forbes

Housing costs, health care listed among the city's positive features

May 15, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane has been named one of the top 25 U.S. cities for retirees by Forbes.

State's job count continues to decline

Unemployment rate stays steady in April

May 14, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Washington state employers added 1,200 jobs during the 12 months ending in April, preliminary data from the Washington state Employment Security Department shows.

Ezra Eckhardt, STCU part ways

Lindsey Myhre to serve as credit union's interim CEO

May 13, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

After serving as president and CEO of STCU for more than seven years, Ezra Eckhardt has left the Spokane-based credit union to pursue other endeavors, the organization announced today.

Idaho Strategic reports Q1 earnings decrease

Company posted record-breaking revenue, however

May 12, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Idaho Strategic Resources Inc. has reported first-quarter net income of about $1.6 million, or 12 cents per diluted share, a 26% decrease from the year-earlier quarter.

Spokane International Airport lands federal funds for expansion

$6.5M grant to go toward construction of new gates, other aspects of project

May 9, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane International Airport will receive over $6.5 million in funding to go toward its ongoing Terminal Renovation and Expansion, or TREX, project.

Journal celebrates 2025 Icons class

Six honorees highlighted at seventh annual event

May 8, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

The Journal recognized each of this year's honorees at lunch event on Wednesday, May 7, at the Spokane Convention Center's Centennial Ballroom.

Trade headwinds hit the INW

Tariff policy creates immediate challenges for INW companies, even those who support the end goals

May 8, 2025

Dylan Harris

The Trump administration’s tariff policy, and the uncertainty that surrounds it, has had immediate and disruptive effects on some Inland Northwest businesses.

Victory Media merges with Inland Film Co.

Deal to enhance marketing capabilities with modern cinematic approach

May 8, 2025

Erica Bullock

Spokane Valley-based marketing agency Victory Media has expanded its marketing capabilities through an April merger with Liberty Lake-based Inland Film Co. LLC.