Following the Feb. 13 voter approval of separate construction bond measures totaling nearly $245 million, the Central Valley School District and the Mead School Mead School district are planning collectively to build four new schools, expand one school, a
County commissioners discuss approval of key funding source for $42 million project
March 1, 2018
For years, the idea of building a multipurpose sports complex in Spokane that could host regional and national sporting events has been on the wish lists of sports and economic development proponents alike.
A funding mechanism for such a multimillion-dol
Spokane-based Global Credit Union has closed two Tri-Cities branches and a home loan center there.
The credit union shuttered in-store branches at the Pasco and Kennewick Yoke's Fresh Market supermarkets on Jan. 31.
Global Credit Union's 1,600 T
Accelerator continues work with companies beyond tech
February 15, 2018
Spokane-based startup accelerator Ignite Northwest has begun its sixth round of business-growth education and coaching with 11 companies based here.
CEOs from the companies began their 13-week session on Feb. 6, says Ignite Northwest CEO Bill Savitz. In
Organizers, supporters, and participants in this year's Northwest Entrepreneur Competition are eager to see who will join the ranks of past winners that have become successful Spokane companies, such as etailz Inc. and Photoboxx.
Typically, between 70
In recent years, Spokane has seen a handful of local startup companies grow into successful ventures resulting in benefits for both their founding entrepreneurs as well as early investors.
Those who follow news of startup successes may have wondered wh
While most Inland Northwest seniors probably see retirement as a well-earned break from years of hard labor, some retirees find themselves re-entering the rat race.
Some return to work out of necessity, while others choose to work simply to stay active
Spokane-based retirement administration services company Randall & Hurley Inc. has purchased another retirement plan administrator, Helena, Mont.-based Employee Benefit Resources, says Lynn Hurley, president of Randall & Hurley.
With the acquisition, fin
Retirement communities hope to enrich seniors' quality of life
February 15, 2018
Exercise trainer Jessica Clark takes a seat at the front of the fitness room and prepares to get her class ready. A group of residents at Rockwood Retirement Communities South Hill are sitting in chairs as well as they prepare for their morning workout.