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Battling Burnout at Inland Northwest hospitals

Employers offer stressed staff bonuses, counseling as measures to help

October 21, 2021

Health care systems throughout the Inland Northwest are working against the effects of burnout on their staff, who continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Bryan Fix, chief human resources officer for the Washington and Montana regions for Providence

Cannabis sales in Spokane County jump 21% in fiscal '21

Countywide activity surpasses $160 million, recent report shows

October 21, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Sales of recreational cannabis in Spokane County increased 21% in fiscal year 2021, falling short of the aggressive surge the industry experienced in fiscal 2020. Data recently released by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board shows $163.7

Gonzaga, other INW universities enter NIL era

Schools focus on preparing student-athletes for personal branding, other opportunities

October 21, 2021

Karina Elias

Months into the new NCAA policy that allows student-athletes to sell their name, image, and likeness, a handful in the Inland Northwest have begun brokering financial deals and sponsorships. Those deals are in the tens and hundreds of dollars thus

A tsunami of interest in Tsunami Products

Liberty Lake maker of air-to-water generators claims surge in inquiries following news article

October 21, 2021

Erica Bullock

A recent news story out of California has generated a tsunami of interest in a Liberty Lake manufacturer. That company, Tsunami Products Inc., manufactures atmospheric water generators, which are large outdoor appliances-taller than a typical household

Gus Johnson Ford sold to Corwin Auto Group

Johnson retires as dealership changes hands

October 18, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane Valley-based auto dealership Gus Johnson Ford has been sold to a North Dakota-based company.

Global, Alaska USA credit unions to join forces

Consolidation expected to be completed in late 2022

October 15, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Anchorage, Alaska-based Alaska USA Federal Credit Union and Spokane-based Global Credit Union intend to combine, the financial institutions announced late Thursday.

Amazon Air launches at Spokane airport

Air-cargo facility to handle daily flights, hire 50 people

October 14, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Amazon.com Inc. has launched daily air-cargo flights through affiliate Amazon Air at a new location at Spokane International Airport.

Transblue franchise debuts in Spokane

Exterior design, management company is seventh location to open in Washington

October 7, 2021

Karina Elias

Local entrepreneur and 20-year U.S. Marine Corps and Navy veteran Zach Simms is opening an exterior design and construction management company in downtown Spokane. Transblue LLC is headquartered in the greater Seattle area and began franchising in 2019.

New Wells Fargo branch envisioned on South Hill

Lincoln Heights bank location may be ready for February opening

October 7, 2021

Karina Elias

San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Co. has begun planning a new bank branch inside the Lincoln Heights Shopping Center, on Spokane's South Hill, says Juan Lopez, Wells Fargo's senior communications consultant. The branch will be located at

Tenant improvements underway for Caliber Collision Center

North Side auto-body shop project expected to be completed in December

October 7, 2021

Erica Bullock

The city of Spokane has issued a building permit for remodel work valued at $750,000 for a new auto body shop in a building at 6430 N. Lidgerwood, east of the Lowes Cos. home improvement store on Spokane's North Side. Caliber Collision Centers