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Reform buzz builds uncertainty among Spokane-area tax pros

Some deductions, credits go away prior to changes
October 26, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
Some Spokane-area tax preparers say President Trump's recently announced plan for tax reform has shifted their focus toward possible major changes coming in 2018, rather than the comparatively few changes in the tax code for this year. 'In my opinion
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—Ronald McDonald House Charities

Ronald McDonald House Charities: Big events, big returns

High-profile fundraisers bring in more donations
October 26, 2017
Cindy Hval
For 30 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest has provided temporary lodging, comfort, and support for families with children accessing medical care. That help would not be possible without the financial contributions of businesse
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Avoid misconceptions when choosing Medicare plan

Annual plan selection period open through Dec. 7
October 26, 2017
Guest Writer
The Medicare annual election period, which started Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, is a time for people with Medicare to make important decisions about their health care-just ask the 17.7 million people who decided on a Medicare Advantage plan in 2016.
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Four benefits trends shape destination workplaces

Employers enhance perks to offset rising health costs
October 26, 2017
Charlie Issacs
As businesses tally expenses and set their budgets for next year, many won't be able to escape the fact that health care price inflation continues to fuel increases in the cost of benefits. According to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s 2017 Benefits Strat
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—Keith Erickson

North Idaho combats physician shortage

Problem shown to be more pronounced in rural counties
October 26, 2017
Keith Erickson
Though it hasn't reached a critical point, a shortage of doctors in Idaho is plaguing the state, which ranks 49th nationwide in physicians per capita. Those numbers aren't getting any better, some North Idaho medical professionals say. According to
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—Kevin Blocker

New approaches to knee replacements in Spokane

Robotics technology allows for more precise technique on replacement surgery
October 26, 2017
The process of undergoing both full and partial knee replacements has improved in recent years due to surgical improvements and reduced hospital stays thanks to the efforts of a couple of orthopedic physicians and practices across Spokane. Full and parti
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Linger Longer Lodge sells for $5.9 million

Los Angeles investor buys 90-unit apartment complex
October 26, 2017
Samantha Peone
Hutchinson Chelan LLC has purchased a 90-unit apartment complex at 1815 N. Hutchinson Road from Los Angeles-based 1815 Hutchinson LLC, for $5.9 million, says James Black, senior investment specialist with Spokane-based commercial Real Estate Brokerage NAI
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—Bella Terra Gardens LLC

Construction is underway on garden-living complex

87 townhomes to be built on 15 acres on South Hill
October 26, 2017
Samantha Peone
Construction is underway on the first phase of the estimated $35 million gated community project Bella Terra Gardens, says Roger Fruci, developer at Bella Terra Gardens LLC. Located near the southeast corner of 24th Avenue and Havana Street just outside
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