Two long-standing personal injury firms, Spokane-based Layman Law Firm PLLP and Seattle-based Stritmatter Law PS, have joined forces in a new partnership that blends decades of legal experience with expanded reach into Eastern Washington.

Proactive legal planning, detailed documentation, and intellectual property awareness can shield new Spokane businesses from significant financial, time-consuming, and legal pitfalls.

Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the nonprofit category.

CHAS Health is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the nonprofit category.

Selkirk Sport LLC has been named a finalist for the Large Business of the Year category in the Journal's 2025 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.

No-Li Brewhouse, winner of the 2026 Medium Business of the Year award, is helping reshape Spokane into a craft beer epicenter.

Wassoc is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the small-business category.

Adams Tractor of Spokane is a 2026 Medium Business of the Year Finalist.

As CEO of Avista Corp., Heather Rosentrater leads and executes the company’s overall strategy and performance, ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable, and affordable energy to its customers.

Colbert-based Omniscia AI is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the small-business category.