It's unfortunate that some school districts must go back to voters seeking approval of supplemental levies after the Washington state Legislature insufficiently addressed education funding during its last session.

Spokane Valley-based artist Sandra Hilson recently opened her own gallery in 800 square feet of space at 9011 E. Euclid, in Millwood. The work of the 68-year-old abstract artist is as diverse as her life's experience.

Melissa Berg, a licensed registered nurse, has opened Crafted Beauty, a medical aesthetic and cosmetic spa, in a first-floor suite in the Cutter Tower, at 510 W. Riverside. The business operates in 2,800 square feet of space and has

What does a native of Argentina who spent a year living in Utah decide to do after traveling across the Pacific Northwest in search of a permanent home in the U.S.? She builds a women's fashion boutique in Spokane County.

Mountlake Terrace, Washington-based Premera Blue Cross plans to open a new health care clinic later this year at 1601 N. Division, in a space near Gonzaga University that Einstein's Bagels once occupied.

Roswell, Georgia-based SiteOne Landscape Supply has acquired Spokane Valley-based Wittkopf Enterprises Inc., which does business as Wittkopf Landscape Supplies. The companies completed the transaction on Jan. 2. Former owners Larry and Kristy Wittkopf

The Spokane Gun Club is moving forward with plans for a new clubhouse and shooting range on the West Plains after a lawsuit that threatened the organization's plans was dismissed in Spokane Superior Court. As previously reported by the Journal

As published earlier this month by the Cheney Free Press, the Spokane Tribe of Indians plans to break ground on a new hotel in Chewelah this summer. That publication also reported the tribe has announced plans to begin construction soon on the second

Liberty Lake-based Greenstone Corp. has sold two of its North Side apartment developments for about $34.5 million. The complexes involved are the 96-unit Selkirk Lodge, at 9295 N. Coursier Lane, off Indian Trail Road, and the 114-unit NorthStar Lodge