Downtown Spokane Partnership President Mike Tedesco, who took over as that organization's top executive last fall, says one of the strengths he brings to his new role is experience working in public-private collaborations to stimulate economic as a

A miner in North Idaho's Silver Valley now can earn up to $175,000 a year, including benefits, says Hecla Mining Co. President and CEO Phil Baker, providing a glimpse into a workforce trend affected by international competition and a domestic of on

In an ongoing effort to be able to meet future state requirements, Millwood-based Inland Empire Paper Co. is studying a new biological technology to reduce the amount of phosphorus in the wastewater it discharges into the Spokane River during its a

Wagstaff Applied Technologies, a division of Spokane Valley-based manufacturer Wagstaff Inc., has in the works several sizable projects, including two multimillion-dollar contracts with the U.S. Department of Energy, that will keep it busy steady a

Prospects look generally positive for commodities produced in the Inland Northwest, although wheat—an important crop here—could face some tough challenges in the coming year.Phil DiPofi, president and CEO of big Spokane-based ag lender