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Men's groups provide opportunities for connections, friendship

Independent living facility brings together men with shared interests

April 10, 2025

Men’s groups in retirement communities offer more than just a way to pass the time; they foster connections with shared stories, common interests, and laughter.

Anti-fraud effort makes rounds at retirement homes

Bankers talk with seniors about grifters, staying safe

April 10, 2025

Karina Elias

A trio of Washington Trust Bankers has launched a Senior Fraud Awareness workshop to educate older adults on scams and how to stay safe.

Founding CEO files suit against Selkirk Pharma

Haffey claims wrongful termination, violation of fiduciary obligations

April 10, 2025

Mike McLean

The founder and former CEO of Selkirk Pharma Inc. claims he was ousted from the company’s C-suite and board by former board members who were working to devalue the company to make it more attainable for their preferred buyer.

Long-term care planning starts with financial planning

Income, asset analysis can help determine future care needs

April 10, 2025

Beau Ruff

Often, folks want to protect hard-earned assets from the costs of health care as they age.

Clearwater Paper renews CEO's employment agreement

Arsen Kitch to maintain $1M annual salary

April 9, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane-based Clearwater Paper Corp. has entered into a one-year employment agreement with Arsen Kitch, who will continue his role as president and CEO.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories raises starting wage

Pullman-based company has 410 job openings at Washington, Idaho locations

April 8, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories has raised its starting hourly wage for U.S. employees to $20 per hour.

Spokane-area home sales down nearly 10% in March

Inventory up 28% compared to previous year

April 7, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Single-family home sales in the Spokane area totaled 436 closed sales in March, a 9.4% decrease from the year-earlier total of 481.

Spokane-area employers add 1,200 jobs over year

Total employment falls in month-to-month comparison, however

April 7, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Employers in the Spokane-Spokane Valley Metropolitan Statistical Area added 1,200 nonfarm jobs during the 12-month period ending in February.

Taxable sales rise in Spokane County

Growth outpaces state as a whole

April 3, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Taxable retail sales in Spokane County increased in the third quarter of 2024, with the city of Spokane's growth rate paralleling that of county as a whole.

New pharmaceutical manufacturing program to launch

HollisterStier, community college partner on program to fill workforce pipeline

April 2, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, HollisterStier Allergy, and Spokane Community College are partnering to develop specialized training program to prepare students for careers in pharmaceutical manufacturing.