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Umpqua, U.S. Bank hit refresh on mobile apps

June 20, 2019

In the face of the rising dependence on smartphones, more banks are developing apps that work to build relationships with customers and offer on-the-go financial advice.

Rhino Hide Inc.: A bulletproof concept

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June 20, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

North Idaho-based aerospace engineer Jason Giddings says he's invented a product that could help save lives in the event of a school shooting.

Establishing an eco district in Spokane

Group explores industrial symbiosis idea for large chunk of land on the West Plains

June 20, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Several public agencies are working together to establish a sustainable industrial park on the West Plains, pioneering here a concept that goes by many names elsewhere, including industrial symbiosis, business ecosystem, or ecodistrict.

StanCraft to expand with $15 million jet center

Boat maker now offering aircraft interior refitting

June 20, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Hayden-based StanCraft Boat Co. is expanding from manufacturing watercraft to offering aviation services with the addition of a $15 million StanCraft Jet Center at Coeur d'Alene Airport-Pappy Boyington Field.

Young Selkirk Pharma envisions big facility on West Plains

Drug packager files plans for $30 million plant

June 20, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Selkirk Pharma Inc., a young injectable-drug manufacturing and packaging company headquartered in Spokane, plans to build a new, roughly $30 million manufacturing facility on the West Plains.

Brain Power: Building a neurosciences hub in Spokane

Health experts here tout potential in medical specialty

June 20, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane-area scientists and physicians say the need to expand neurological treatments and research is becoming more urgent as the incidence of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, increases among America's aging population.

Women in Leadership

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June 6, 2019

Staff Report

Photos from the Women In Leadership Event

Guest Commentary: Washington's infrastructure is due for major investment

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June 6, 2019

Kris Johnson

Now is the time to invest in infrastructure. Strong economies and livable communities are built on sound roads, bridges and highways, ports that move our goods efficiently to markets throughout the world, and access to safe water

The Journal's View: It's time to take advantage of our opportunities here

Opinion

June 6, 2019

Staff Report

The Spokane area is the place-and now is the time-for investors to take advantage of Opportunity Zone incentives and accelerate economic development in low-income areas with potential for strong growth.

Shore Acres Resort is under new ownership

70-year-old Loon Lake property sold last month

June 6, 2019

Virginia Thomas

The Shore Acres Resort, located on Loon Lake, has changed hands. Katy and Jim Byrnes, of Spokane, completed their purchase of the 3-acre property for $920,000 last month. Katy Byrnes says her grandparents honeymooned at Shore Acres more than 50 years ago