Financial adviser John Graham describes both “bull” and “bear” perspectives for potential market directions in 2025.

Real estate affordability has been a top concern in Spokane and Kootenai counties this year for both the commercial and residential markets, and high costs are expected to persist in the new year.

A burst of construction activity in the beginning of the year has given way to a development slowdown that's projected to stabilize at a slower rate in 2025.

The need for cardiovascular care is growing, and the planned renovation of Providence Heart Institute is expected to help meet that demand.

Whitworth University has received a $3.4 million grant to establish a new program to address critical mental health needs of students in rural communities and refugee and immigrant students in Spokane County schools.