Like many urban centers across the globe, downtown Spokane was gaining momentum at an unprecedented pace in early 2020. Office vacancies reached record lows. Employers were expanding. New housing projects were under construction, and unparalleled civic

The recent pandemic reminded us just how critical energy is to the lives and livelihoods of so many. Through these uncertain times, we, at Avista, have kept people warm and safe, and we've kept our economy rolling during a period when businesses have be

The Spokane region is well poised for a dramatic increase in the number of new startups and emerging companies over the next five to 10 years. My view is supported by the several work/life attributes the region offers, the shift to remote or hybrid work

We've all heard the story about the frog in a pot of water. Drop a frog in boiling water, and it will jump out. Drop a frog in tepid water that slowly boils, and it won't realize the danger until it's too late. When it comes to civil discourse in

November 2022 marked an important milestone in Washington Trust Bank's history: its 120th anniversary. In many ways, banking in 1902 looked nothing like it does today-no debit or credit cards and no online or mobile access, for starters.

The future of health care is one of transformation, which frankly, I am excited about. While we look ahead, we must also look back at the biggest trends shaping the years to come. The top health care headlines of 2022 cover many topics you've heard

I believe 2023 will be the year that jumpstarts the Great Awakening. Businesses are paying close attention to inflation, an unstable economy, and a looming recession. Leaders are demanding accountability for every dollar spent. This intense scrutiny will

I'm not sure who has the superpower of predicting the future. I know it's not me. The world has seen other pandemics, and there's nothing new about social, economic, and environmental upheaval. But the collision of seemingly unrelated events

It's amazing how fast things have changed in the real estate market, just in the last few months. The government money distributed during Covid, along with interdependent energy policy and supply chain issues, has created an inflationary environment in

When Journal editor Linn Parish asked me to contribute to our Visions special edition, the first thing to come to mind for me was an old quote from columnist George Will. He said, 'The future has a way of arriving unannounced.”