Lisa Gardner, president of the NAACP, didn't have leadership or advocacy aspirations but was nevertheless compelled by the legacy of her grandmother to continue her work. 

Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center has 29 capital improvement projects planned and underway that are valued at $150 million in Spokane County.

Valley Real Life Ministries is planning its fourth expansion project at its 48-acre campus near Saltese Creek, in Spokane Valley.

Professional connections are in demand for women the Spokane area, and organizers are shifting focus to personal and professional growth over sales and leads.

Phillips S. Baker Jr., longtime CEO at Coeur d’Alene-based Hecla Mining Co., has retired and Catherine J. “Cassie” Boggs, the company’s current board chair, has been named interim CEO.

Innovia Foundation is giving back to the community by supporting the Tribal Culture pillar of the Expo '74 50th anniversary celebrations.

The Innovia Foundation has secured the purchase of Oakesdale's historic Old Mill with plans to restore and reestablish the building as an economic driver for the town. 

An incident in Coeur d'Alene, new Spokane event venues, and a growing tourism sector have raised questions about whether Spokane County needs more hotels.