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Tax season presents steeper learning curve

Spokane-area preparers challenged by changes

March 14, 2019

This tax season, the first since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect, is raising the learning curve for both taxpayers and tax preparers, Spokane accountants say.

Partners with Families & Children sees steady growth

Leader's title changes; organization prepares to move its operations

March 14, 2019

Virginia Thomas

During the past five years, Spokane-based nonprofit Partners with Families & Children has more than tripled its budget and more than doubled its staff, CEO Carol Plischke says.

Tax change impact on Spokane nonprofits still unclear

Smaller nonprofits expected to be hit harder, though trends aren't as clear in Spokane area

March 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

A panic spread through nonprofits in the Inland Northwest and elsewhere last year after federal tax changes were enacted. The concern: charitable giving would decrease and hamper the organizations' budgets.

Protecting scores with TV Jockstrap

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March 14, 2019

Alla Drokina

Spokane's Richard Pisani has created a fabric garment of sorts to block sports ticker scores for his wife, Theresa, who complained about game-score spoilers.

The Y now: Acquisitions boost revenues at the YMCA

New fitness club still envisioned on South Hill

March 14, 2019

Alla Drokina

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest's annual budget has crested $20 million this year, thanks in large part to the addition of new facilities on Spokane's South Hill and in Sandpoint.

Spokane County Assessor's Office whittles backlog

New hires help county keep up with appraisals, avert missing deadlines

March 14, 2019

Kim Crompton

A big surge in new construction last year left the Spokane County Assessor's Office feeling alarmingly under water in its efforts to process a huge backlog of projects so they could be added to the county's property tax rolls.

Visit Spokane's CEO Meg Winchester: Selling the future

New leader hopes to tell region's story to outsiders

March 14, 2019

Alla Drokina

Meg Winchester has joined Visit Spokane, the region's convention and visitor bureau, on a high note. As the organization's new president and CEO, her job will be to carry that tune into the following years.

Third tower envisioned for The Falls project

$60 million project located on Spokane River's north bank could grow in scope

March 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

The Falls LLC, a development company headed by Spokane's Lawrence Stone, is considering construction of a third tower alongside a pair of structures it plans to build on the north bank of the Spokane River, just north of Riverfront Park

Pediatrics clinic moves to larger space in Spokane Valley

Two nurse practitioners bought practice last year

February 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Arrayed with fun adornments, such as a bookshelf in the shape of a canoe, oars on the wall, and plenty of bruin-themed decor, the Bear Creek Pediatrics LLC clinic takes what could be a sterile space and transforms it into a welcoming, fun

Health providers to start Bloomsday training

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February 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Providence Health Care and Kaiser Permanente are preparing to host their 42nd annual Bloomsday training clinics, starting next month. The Lilac Bloomsday Run, also known as Bloomsday, is an annual timed road race that has been held in Spokane