Special Report

Composite value of INW public companies rises

While up compared to Q1, year-to-year figures slide

August 15, 2019

Spokane-based financial advising company Hart Capital Management Inc. says the composite value of the region's seven publicly traded companies rose to $10.2 billion in the second quarter, an increase of 5.9%, or $566.8 million

Inland Northwest banks report net profits

Most announce increase in quarterly net income

August 15, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Banks with branches in the Spokane area report operating in the black during this year's second quarter, according to their earnings releases.

Insurance association looks to expand its reach in INW

NAIFA to begin offering classes in Spokane area next month, reps say

August 15, 2019

Sandra Hosking

The Eastern Washington regional chapter of the National Association of Insurance Financial Advisors is seeking to increase membership and plans to offer continuing education courses beginning this fall.

Middle market companies are bullish

Despite trade, automation fears, most plan for growth

August 15, 2019

Virginia Thomas

While companies are grappling with the effects of the current U.S.-China trade disputes-and many are concerned about automation and its effect on the workforce-most companies are feeling optimistic about the future, according to Umpqua Bank's

Spokane County diversifies investments

Treasurer's office invests in corporate securities under Baumgartner

August 15, 2019

Natasha Nellis

The Spokane County Treasurer's Office is shaking up its investment portfolio with its first foray into corporate and international bonds in a strategic move to diversify the Spokane Public Investment Pool.

Music Therapy said to benefit patients with memory loss

Treatment can help to spark brain, social connections

August 1, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Sara Jane Ruggles, life enrichment director at North Star Assisted Living, in Coeur d'Alene, says staff members became misty-eyed as they watched residents participate in their first music therapy session.

New technology program helps seniors reconnect

Staff says program aids engagement, memory

August 1, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

The Renaissance at Coeur d'Alene, an assisted living and memory care community in northwest Coeur d'Alene, has begun using a new technology engagement program called iN2L that's designed to help its residents feel happier and more engaged.

Rockwood Retirement Communities' big plans with Whitworth

Senior living company plans $69M facility as part of Whitworth partnership

August 1, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Just three years after its $51 million redevelopment on Spokane's South Hill, Rockwood Retirement Communities is turning its focus on the planned $69 million redevelopment of its North Side location, to be dubbed Rockwood at Whitworth.

Itron tabs new CEO from within

Tom Deitrich selected to succeed Philip Mezey

July 22, 2019

Mike McLean

Itron Inc., the Liberty Lake-based provider of energy and water resource management products and services, has named Tom Deitrich as its new president and CEO, effective Aug. 6. Deitrich was selected by the company's board from within Itron's ranks

Pride Prep starts fourth phase of its expansion

School more than tripled its existing space, adds high school classrooms

July 18, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Pride Prep Schools has begun work on its fourth and final expansion and renovation phase at 811 E. Sprague, on the southern edge of the University District, says superintendent and founder Brenda McDonald.