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Out of the bag: Grocers prepare for potential plastic ban

State Legislature considers eliminating option

January 31, 2019

Retailers throughout Washington state soon could be banned from offering customers single-use plastic bags, in an effort to reduce plastic waste and better protect the environment.

Nationwide contraception initiative arrives in Spokane

Effort provides training to clinics here

January 17, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Multiyear initiative Upstream Washington is working to decrease the number of unwanted pregnancies by increasing same-day access to birth control, and has turned its attention to Eastern Washington, which has a higher-than-average rate of unintended

Pelvic PT

Some physical therapists take on expanded role in women's health

January 17, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

While most of us are familiar with the use of physical therapy to reduce muscle pain and improve or restore mobility after surgery, it's probably not as commonly thought of as a treatment for women's health issues.

Aiding sexual assault survivors through Spokane SANE

Advocates here to localize training for nurses

January 17, 2019

Alla Drokina

A sexual assault is committed in the U.S. every 98 seconds, according to the national anti-sexual violence organization Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, and a new effort, Spokane SANE Foundation

Quantum Financial takes team approach to planning

39-year-old company focuses on the long term

December 6, 2018

Virginia Thomas

Quantum Financial Planning Services Inc., founded here by Al Herman and Houston Scrudder in 1979, got on the financial planning train relatively early, says Eric Christiansen, certified financial planner and a managing member with the company.

Factoring illness, diseases into financial planning

Experts recommend all health outcomes weighed when preparing to retire

December 6, 2018

Samantha Peone

When someone has or suspects they might develop a chronic, disabling health condition, such as Alzheimer's disease or Huntington's disease, preparing for retirement has challenges to be faced on a case-by-case basis, some financial advisers here

Spokane advisers on the FIRE approach to investing, saving

Under new investment approach, some Millennials plan to save more, quit work sooner

December 6, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

While many of us have asked a financial adviser what steps might help us achieve an early retirement, it's a good bet the majority of younger workers don't really expect to be able to do so anytime soon.

Outsourcing with the blind and visually impaired

Company based here trains for remote work

November 21, 2018

Virginia Thomas

John Dubay started Strategic Contact Solutions Group Inc. about five years ago, almost by accident. A client with whom Dubay had previously worked reached out to Dubay to see if he'd be able to help with tasks such as performing outreach and customer

Employers should map course to navigate leave law

State's law regarding paid time off could add to employee incentives

November 21, 2018

Charlie Issacs

The coming year will usher in a new era in how Washington state companies handle employee leave. Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave Act established a statewide insurance program, which will issue payments to workers who need to take time off to

Prioritizing pursuit of professional development

Continual learning brings more value to workplace

November 21, 2018

René Johnston

I recently had the opportunity to attend an amazing Women's Business Conference right here in our own gorgeous city of Spokane. It was three intense days filled with inspiring speakers, thought leaders, engaging breakout sessions, and a ton of fantastic