Special Report

Real estate market signs point to consistent growth

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December 18, 2014

With individual sectors of the real estate market described as improving to 'darn goodâ€ this year, some market observers are anticipating sustained growth in sales and leases in 2015.

Job market improves, but growth slows somewhat

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December 18, 2014

Linn Parish

Employers are expected to add jobs and the unemployment rate is projected to fall further here in 2015, one Spokane-based economist says, but the rate of job growth might slow, another expert says.

Most sectors here expect improvement in 2015

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December 18, 2014

Linn Parish

Most economic sectors in the Inland Northwest experienced growth this year, and even those that faced challenges are somewhat optimistic about 2015.

Pullman hospital invests in bacteria-killing copper

Effort intended to help trim risk of infections

December 4, 2014

Staff Report

PULLMAN, Wash.-Pullman Re-gional Hospital, a level IV trauma center, says it has installed copper components throughout its facility as another way of reducing hospital-acquired infections and keeping patients safe.

Lending Gonzaga health care expertise to West Africa

Professor travels to Benin to help open clinic, teach

December 4, 2014

Judith Spitzer

Susan Norwood, a nursing professor at Gonzaga University, recently traveled to the Republic of Benin, West Africa, as a Fulbright Scholar Specialist to help set up a new medical clinic and teach basic first aid to staff at a 'community sustainmentâ€ pr

Cloninger medical malpractice trial ruling upheld

Widow's appeal focused on omitted jury instruction

December 4, 2014

Kim Crompton

A Washington state appellate court panel here has upheld a challenged judge's ruling that was made in a medical malpractice trial stemming from the 2010 post-surgery death of prominent Spokane architect and developer Glen Cloninger.

Washington Healthplanfinder launches exchange

Outreach intended to attract those who remain uninsured

December 4, 2014

Staff Report

Washington Healthplanfinder has launched a statewide outreach campaign to encourage Washington residents to sign up or renew their health insurance plan at the organization's website, wahealthplanfinder.org.

ALS clinic in Spokane unites providers

Rockwood hopes multidisciplinary model will extend patients' lives

December 4, 2014

Katie Ross

Rockwood Health System, of Spokane, launched a multidisciplinary clinic last June that's focused on improving care for people suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, and the clinic now has a new home that's expected to help streamline pa

Putting business, mission in balance

Nonprofit North Idaho care system sees strong growth

December 4, 2014

Mike McLean

Coeur d'Alene-based Heritage Health, formerly Dirne Community Health Center, has seen a threefold increase in annual patient visits since its CEO Mike Baker came on board in 2009.

T.W. Clark Construction starts $4.1 million transportation building project

Contractor erecting facility in Othello for school buses

November 20, 2014

Judith Spitzer

T.W. Clark Construction LLC, of Spokane Valley, started construction in September on a $4.1 million transportation building for the Othello and Royal school districts, in Othello, Wash.