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Micro hotel opens at Symons Block Building

Small rooms meant to leave big impression on travelers

February 27, 2025

The Symons Block Hotel is accepting bookings following a $5 million multiyear renovation of the historic Symons Block Building.

Interstate respiratory care compact to benefit community health

HB 1114 addresses workforce gap, provides military support

February 27, 2025

John Somerlott and Jaye Hughes

The demands of military life make it hard for military spouses to find career stability, but HB 1114 offers a lifeline and military spouse job opportunities.

Movement at work matters, research continues to reinforce

Modern sedentary dilemma, dangers of inactivity

February 27, 2025

Robin Pickering

Americans are moving less than ever before, and it's taking a toll on public health.

Inland Northwest AGC names 2025 board president

Stephanie Simpkins becomes first woman to hold position

February 26, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Stephanie Simpkins, owner and president of North Star Enterprises, has been named the 2025 board president for Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors.

Avista Corp. posts dip in fourth-quarter net income

Spokane-based energy company fares better in full-year results, however

February 26, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Avista Corp. has reported a rise in earnings for full-year 2024 but a decrease in the fourth quarter, compared with the same periods in 2023.

Itron announces 2024 financial results

Liberty Lake company reported Q4, full-year earnings increases

February 25, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Itron Inc. has announced earnings increases for fourth-quarter and full-year 2024.

EWU to sell longtime jazz radio station KEWU

Spokane nonprofit to move its classic rock 'n' roll station to 89.5 FM airwave

February 24, 2025

Dylan Harris

Eastern Washington University has agreed to sell its 75-year-old jazz radio station, 89.5 KEWU-FM, to Oldies Preservation Society, a Spokane nonprofit, for $510,000 in cash and $300,000 in advertising credit.

Unemployment claims from federal employees rise statewide

Total claims represent less than 1% of the federal workforce in state so far

February 21, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Washington state Employment Security Department is experiencing an increase in unemployment claims from federal employees.

DSP confirms new board members, leadership

Business Improvement District board members, leadership also named

February 21, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

The Downtown Spokane Partnership and Business Improvement District confirmed new board members and 2025 leadership.

Leadership Spokane launches pilot program

509 Focus to be abbreviated version of nonprofit's flagship program

February 20, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Leadership Spokane is launching 509 Focus, a new pilot program designed for professionals seeking to broaden their networks and develop a better understanding of the Spokane community.