Against the backdrop of rising housing demand in North Idaho, JMC Idaho Inc. is consolidating its various business ventures under one regional entity and rebranding to Jacklin Northwest, while expanding its development footprint to include residential housing for the first time in its nearly 100-year history.

Since acquiring Spokane-based Kiemle Hagood’s multifamily division in April, Coeur d’Alene-based Widmyer Corp. has expanded its portfolio of managed affordable and subsidized housing in the Spokane region.

Capacity challenges at True Hope Church have prompted a $5.7 million expansion and partial renovation project to add 19,000 square feet of assembly and worship space to the organization's building at 1316 N. Lincoln, in Spokane.

Spokane County stands to reap the rewards of a robust sports season in 2026 with an estimated $110 million combined economic impact from major athletic events and professional teams in the area.

Washington state agriculture experienced mixed results in 2025 amid broader economic uncertainty and industry headwinds.

Retail sales in Spokane had a slow start in 2025, with low single-digit percentage growth, says Patrick Jones, executive director of Eastern Washington University’s Institute of Public Policy & Economic Analysis.