Special Report

Building demand for aging in place

Interest, resources grow as more seniors look to prolong living independently

February 11, 2016

The term 'age in placeâ€ is used to describe those homeowners who desire to safely, independently, and comfortably remain in their homes and communities as long as possible. As the next wave of homeowners approaches retirement, looking to add age-rel

BECU sets sights on three Spokane neighborhoods

Credit union already serves about 4,000 members here

January 28, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

Boeing Employees Credit Union, which claims to be the fourth largest credit union in the U.S., is researching three possible locations available for lease-one near Gonzaga University, one in north Spokane, and one in Spokane Valley-as it prepares to e

Deeper look at market factors makes them less scary

Neither China nor oil market is in dire straits right now

January 28, 2016

Michael Maehl

With a tough start to the new year, I want to give you some information to help make informed decisions regarding your investments and not rely on headlines and sound bites. As Ben Graham so accurately pointed out, the day-to-day marketÂ isn'tÂ a fundam

Horizon, Amicus credit unions plan to merge operations

Credit unions likely to seek member approval this spring

January 28, 2016

Staff Report

Spokane-based Horizon Credit Union plans to merge into its operations the smaller Amicus Federal Credit Union, also of Spokane. Boards for the two credit unions approved the merger earlier this month, with both voting unanimously in favor of combining. T

Tax 'extenders' made permanent

Accountants say PATH Act will make planning ahead easier for many

January 28, 2016

Mike McLean

Some tax preparers here say a few tax breaks that Congress recently made permanent will enable them to have a greater degree of certainty in helping clients with tax planning. Provisions made permanent in the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 20

Washington Federal's future foothold

Seattle-based bank now boasts 15 Inland Northwest branches

January 28, 2016

Washington Federal Inc., the Seattle-based parent of Washington Federal bank that now has a permanent Eastern Washington headquarters on Spokane's North Side, has ambitious aspirations to grow its Inland Northwest presence in the years to come. Doug Sm

Community Frameworks eyes East Sprague project

Proposed 36-unit complex would cost about $8 million

January 14, 2016

Community Frameworks, a nonprofit low-income housing advocacy group, has submitted a pre-development application to the city of Spokane for an envisioned 36-unit, low-income residential complex that would be developed at the southwest corner of Sprague Av

Garco to construct $29 million Mead middle school project

Site work for big project slated to start this spring

January 14, 2016

The Mead School District has selected Garco Construction Inc., of Spokane, as general contractor for the planned $29 million Northwood Middle School.

Associated Construction starts Deaconess project

Patient-room renovations slated on two top floors

January 14, 2016

Associated Construction Inc., of Spokane, has started work on interior improvements to the top two floors of the 10-story, patient-room tower at Deaconess Hospital, located at 800 W. Fifth on Spokane's lower South Hill.

Ginno wins job to construct Sandpoint health facility

$1.7 million project set for completion in spring

January 14, 2016

Mike McLean

The Panhandle Health District has awarded Ginno Construction Co., of Coeur d'Alene, a $1.7 million contract to construct a public health facility in Sandpoint.