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New pharmaceutical manufacturing program to launch

HollisterStier, community college partner on program to fill workforce pipeline

April 2, 2025

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, HollisterStier Allergy, and Spokane Community College are partnering to develop specialized training program to prepare students for careers in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Avista proposes rate hike in Washington

If approved, rates would increase starting July 1

April 2, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

If approved, the electricity rate increase would represent a 2.1% bump in the monthly bill for a typical residential customer.

Fines surpassing $15M recommended against CenturyLink

More than 1.66M violations identified

April 1, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Journal names its 2025 Icons class

Honorees to be celebrated at May 7 event

April 1, 2025

Linn Parish

The Journal of Business has selected its 2025 class of Inland Northwest Icons.

Avista reaches settlement in Oregon general rate case

Residential natural gas customers to see 2% monthly rate increase

March 31, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Avista Corp. has reached a settlement agreement with all parties involved in its Oregon natural gas general rate case.

Itron collaborates with Microsoft on AI feature

Solution will be available globally during Q2 of this year

March 27, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Itron Inc. announced last week it is collaborating with Microsoft to enhance utility operations with generative artificial intelligence.

2025 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards

March 27, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

The Journal of Business has launched its Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards to recognize organizations—and one individual—that have demonstrated growth, success, and a spirit of innovation.

2025 Large Business of the Year Finalist: Black Realty Inc.

Spokane-based company continues to expand into new markets

March 27, 2025

Dylan Harris

Black Realty Inc. has been named a finalist for the Large Business of the Year category in the Journal's 2025 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.

Williams Kastner settles into firm's fastest-growing location in Spokane

New permanent presence highlights commitment to INW market

March 27, 2025

Erica Bullock

Williams Kastner is settling into new offices at the Bank of America Financial Center in downtown Spokane, where the Seattle-based legal group has established a permanent presence to serve the Inland Northwest market.

Impacts of fire persist for Medical Lake businesses

Displaced residents, inaccurate perceptions among challenges

March 27, 2025

Dylan Harris

About a year-and-a-half has passed since the Gray Fire ravaged the Medical Lake area, and some businesses in the small West Plains city are still struggling because of it.