Special Report

Inland Imaging kicks off new liver cancer study

Treatment tailors doses to patient, tumor size

July 1, 2021

Inland Imaging LLC has enrolled the first patient in a new liver cancer treatment trial. Using what's known as Y-90 radiation therapy, the treatment uses microscopic beads filled with yttrium-90 isotope 'designed to be delivered directly into tumors

Examining a surge in death investigations

Medical examiner's caseload increases, likely to grow more due to variety of factors

July 1, 2021

Virginia Thomas

The number of cases the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office oversees has surged in recent years, and further increases are projected in the second half of this years, says chief medical examiner Dr. Veena Singh.

Compound interest on investments can beat inflation

Savings build buffer for future price hikes

June 17, 2021

Dave Gordon

Being an adviser since 2006, I've had my fair share of questions regarding 'why invest?â€ I've undoubtedly shown clients those charts of compounding returns over time with the S&P turning $10k into $20k, and then how, with a little help

Conditions might be aligned for persistent inflation

Influx of money chasing fewer items helps feed rise in consumer prices

June 17, 2021

Sarah Carlson

Are you shocked every time you go to the store and buy groceries and see how the price of basic items keeps going up week after week? If inflation makes you nervous, you are not alone.

Creating opportunities for female credit union CEOs

SMFCU's Keesee helps to launch industry group

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

In February, Spokane Media Federal Credit Union President and CEO Debie Keesee became one of 13 founders of a group that provides support for female leaders of small-asset credit unions.

Exio business brokerage eyes Spokane businesses for next big boom

Brokerage expects 2021 to be strongest year yet

June 17, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Baby boomers looking to sell their businesses have created a hot market for those looking to acquire companies, and a Coeur d'Alene-based brokerage claims it's positioned well to handle that heat.

Inland Northwest banks, credit unions keep branching out

Despite rise in electronic transactions, financial institutions invest in brick-and-mortar locations

June 17, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Last month, Richland, Washington-based Gesa Credit Union opened a new branch in Spokane Valley located at 13506 E. 32nd. Meanwhile, Numerica Credit Union of Spokane Valley is about two months into a complete overhaul of a branch located at 303 E. Lyons

VOA, Salvation Army to build new homeless shelters

Both aim to open new facilities by early fall

June 3, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Two Spokane-area nonprofits have set their sights on developing shelters in the city. Volunteers of America Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho is in the early planning stage for a new young-adult shelter in a building at 3104 E. Augusta,

Mountain View Gymnastics plans renovations, move

Owner hopes to add dance program after expansion

June 3, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Sheri House, owner of Mountain View Gymnastics Inc., of Airway Heights, says she hopes to consolidate the business into a renovated building this summer.

Boat, RV storage complex proposed on West Plains

Owner bought 4.5-acre parcel for first venture in August of last year

June 3, 2021

Kevin Blocker

A Spokane man has filed a State Environmental Policy Act application with the city of Airway Heights to develop a 4.5-acre parcel for what he hopes eventually will accommodate 115 enclosed storage units for boats and recreational vehicles.