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Washington state universities navigate shifting DEI support

Some schools recommit to inclusivity while Idaho programs dismantle

January 16, 2025

Some colleges and universities in Eastern Washington are reinforcing their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in light of challenges to DEI policies and programs at higher education institutions in Idaho.

Leavitt Capital looks forward to active market in 2025

Company ended year with $9.1M sale of Valley office building

January 16, 2025

Erica Bullock

Leavitt Capital Cos. is looking forward to an active market in 2025 after ending the year with the sale of a 45,000-square-foot office building at Pinecroft Business Park, in Spokane Valley.

Renovations at Avista Stadium are in home stretch

Redesigned field, digital video board will debut

January 16, 2025

Karina Elias

Renovations to Avista Stadium are in the final stretch and on track to meet Major League Baseball's hard deadline of Opening Day 2025.

Airway Heights moves to address middle housing

City Council decision expected next month

January 16, 2025

Erica Bullock

The city of Airway Heights is updating its municipal code to comply with Washington state laws concerning missing-middle housing and accessory dwelling units as options to help relieve the housing shortage on the West Plains.

Spokane Land Bank looks to become 501(c)(3)

Organization moves from remote working to office

January 16, 2025

Karina Elias

The Spokane Land Bank has a new executive director, a new office space, and is looking to branch off from its umbrella organization.

Gonzaga University names its 27th president

Katia Passerini hails from Seton Hall

January 15, 2025

Erica Bullock

Gonzaga University has named its 27th president, Katia Passerini, who will succeed Thayne M. McCulloh effective July 15.

Inland Northwest tech hub receives $50 million boost

Funding to go toward development of American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center in Spokane

January 14, 2025

Dylan Harris

The Spokane-Coeur d'Alene aerospace tech hub has received $48 million in federal funding.

Glacier Bancorp to acquire Idaho bank

Washington branches to become part of Wheatland Bank

January 13, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Glacier Bancorp Inc. has agreed to acquire Bank of Idaho Holding Co., a transaction that's expected to lead to further growth for Spokane-based Wheatland Bank and Coeur d'Alene-based Mountain West Bank.

Macy's to close Coeur d'Alene store

Spokane Valley outlet survives 66-store cut

January 9, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

New York-based upscale retail chain Macy’s Inc. plans to close 66 underperforming department stores this year, including its store in the Silver Lake Mall, in Coeur d’Alene.

2024 home Sales, prices up in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene areas

January 8, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

The number of single-family homes sold in the Spokane area in 2024 totaled 5,650, up 2% over the number of homes sold in 2023, while homes sold in Kootenai County in 2024 totaled 2,450, up over 13% compared with year-earlier sales.