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First Innovation Summit set for next week

Inaugural event to laud region’s initiatives, feats after LaunchPad’s relaunch

December 7, 2023

LaunchPad Inland Northwest LLC will host its first annual Inland Northwest Innovation Summit to celebrate and recognize the region’s growing innovation culture and its achievements.

GSI joins groups opposing EPA ruling

Water quality standards would revert to 2016 rule if lawsuit succeeds

December 7, 2023

Dylan Harris

Employer groups in Washington state filed a lawsuit on Dec. 4 challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s new water quality standards for the state.

Parting Thoughts with Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward

December 7, 2023

Karina Elias

The Journal sat down with Mayor Woodward in her last weeks as mayor to discuss her transition, her four-year tenure, and what the future holds.

Highland Halls apartment complex sells for $1.57M

85-year-old building brought in nine offers, according to listing broker

December 7, 2023

Erica Bullock

JSP Properties LLC, a Sammamish, Washington-based real estate investment company, has purchased for $1.57 million the Highland Halls Apartments.

StorageMart acquires third Inland Northwest storage complex

Latest purchase involves Hanley Storage in Coeur d’Alene

December 7, 2023

Erica Bullock

StorageMart, a Columbia, Missouri-based storage company, has acquired Hanley Storage, a self-service storage facility in Coeur d’Alene.

Spokane startup Litehouse Health aims to address nursing shortage

Young company has launched app, plans to start filling shifts at hospitals next year

December 7, 2023

Dylan Harris

Leaders of Litehouse Health Inc., a Spokane-based startup company, say they have developed a solution to the widespread nursing shortage.

Housing Code Consequences: Zoning meant to encourage middle housing could complicate market

Conflicting laws said to hinder appraisers, borrowers

December 7, 2023

Karina Elias

The Gallery retirement community premiers

Community design meant to cater to new generation of senior-living residents

November 22, 2023

Erica Bullock

With finishing touches freshly completed at the 121,400-square-foot The Gallery at Spokane senior community, more than 200 visitors attended its Nov. 15 open house event.

Pyramid dream: Old Global CU headquarters converted to neurological facility

NW Neurological owner aspires to create ‘center of excellence’ downtown at old Global building

November 22, 2023

Erica Bullock

Dr. David Greeley, a neurologist and owner of Northwest Neurological PLLC, is converting the pyramid-shaped, concrete office building on the west side of downtown Spokane into a comprehensive neurological center.