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Understanding charitable systems helps boost impact

Donors who find appropriate philanthropic vehicles maximize generosity

May 22, 2025

Michael Maehl

In Greek, the word philanthropy means love of humanity.

Expanding access to homeownership in Spokane

Overcoming affordability issues requires collective action

May 22, 2025

Ben McGerty

Over the past decade, Spokane’s Housing Affordability Index for first-time homebuyers has dropped by nearly 50 points, underscoring a growing divide between income levels and housing prices.

Spokane-area job count rises in April

Unemployment rate unchanged from same month last year

May 21, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Employers in the Spokane-Spokane Valley Metropolitan Statistical Area added 2,500 nonfarm jobs during the 12 months ending in April.

Spokane International Airport to temporarily close main runway

Routine maintenance not expected to impact passenger boarding operations

May 16, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane International Airport (GEG) will close its primary runway for routine maintenance on Monday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 20.

Spokane named top 25 place to retire by Forbes

Housing costs, health care listed among the city's positive features

May 15, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane has been named one of the top 25 U.S. cities for retirees by Forbes.

State's job count continues to decline

Unemployment rate stays steady in April

May 14, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Washington state employers added 1,200 jobs during the 12 months ending in April, preliminary data from the Washington state Employment Security Department shows.

Ezra Eckhardt, STCU part ways

Lindsey Myhre to serve as credit union's interim CEO

May 13, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

After serving as president and CEO of STCU for more than seven years, Ezra Eckhardt has left the Spokane-based credit union to pursue other endeavors, the organization announced today.

Idaho Strategic reports Q1 earnings decrease

Company posted record-breaking revenue, however

May 12, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Idaho Strategic Resources Inc. has reported first-quarter net income of about $1.6 million, or 12 cents per diluted share, a 26% decrease from the year-earlier quarter.