Latest News

Key Tronic lays off over 100 workers companywide

Lapse viewed as short term by manufacturer, analyst

November 9, 2023

Spokane Valley-based Key Tronic Corp. has reported a reduction in workforce of over 100 employees in the U.S. and Mexico in its recently released earnings report for the first quarter of its 2024 fiscal year.

Collaboration takes center stage in Spokane tourism industry

PFD, Visit Spokane, sports commission work together to propel economic growth

November 9, 2023

Erica Bullock

Three Spokane-based organizations that operate as economic drivers in the community have set aside their once competitive policies to adopt a new combined strategic plan to be publicly announced in the spring.

Purcell Systems parent to close Spokane Valley plant

Company notifies state it will lay off 77 workers

November 9, 2023

Mike McLean

Global energy systems and technology provider EnerSys plans to close its plant here and lay off 77 people.

Providence names division chief of primary care

Dr. Trace Julsen will oversee nine clinics in Spokane County

October 26, 2023

Dylan Harris

Dr. Trace Julsen wears several different hats in the Inland Northwest's health care field. Most recently, the Eagle River, Alaska native was named division chief of primary care for Providence Medical Group.

Maddie's Place finishes remodel, mulls expansion

Nonprofit signs option to purchase acre of land

October 26, 2023

Karina Elias

With renovations on 2,000 square feet of space at Spokane-based Maddie's Place completed last month, the nonprofit neonatal transitional care facility in the South Perry District now is considering an expansion, says Shaun Cross, CEO and president of

Giving appreciated stock can have tax benefits

Donor-advised funds strategy can enable multiyear deductions

October 26, 2023

Beau Ruff

Giving appreciated stock in a company might be the right path for a business owner who is looking toward selling interest in a business with an inclination toward charitable giving and a desire to save money on taxes. For an explanation based on an

Private donors help fill health care revenue gap

Pandemic has changed fundraising to smaller, more personal activities

October 26, 2023

Colleen Fox

Most nonprofit organizations rely on the generosity of their neighbors to fulfill their mission, and health care is no different. Private donations help fill the gap between revenue and the rest of the operating budget.

Employer perceptions might not reflect reality

Worker engagement is often measured with incomplete information

October 26, 2023

Kevin Cipoletti

Nearly four in 10 employers in Washington state increased the importance of career well-being in 2023, according to Gallagher's 2023 Career Wellbeing Report. Even though that marked a five-point year-over-year increase, career well-being was still no

Whatever Happened To Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp.

Former Idaho company anticipates improvement in performance following 10-year downward trend

October 26, 2023

Mike McLean

After persistent declines in earnings in recent years for Coeur Mining Inc., the former Idaho company is optimistic that it's poised for a rebound in performance. When the Journal last reported on Coeur, formerly Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp., the

USL Spokane adds LandSpire Group as investment partner

LandSpire Group has Spokane connections

October 26, 2023

Karina Elias

Aequus Sports LLC, USL Spokane's majority ownership entity, has announced new investors in the soccer franchise-a five-person group assembled by Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm LandSpire Group, says Ryan Harnetiaux, managing partner for