The Washington State University Small Business Development Center's research internship program is giving college and graduate students real-life research experience while also helping Washington businesses with export market research.

Spokane International Academy, one of two free charter schools authorized by Spokane Public Schools to open this fall, is putting the finishing touches on the 1914 building in Hillyard that will house its first students, says Travis Franklin, the schoolâ€

In the elevator-access-only, bottom level of the Flour Mill at 621 W. Mallon is an intimate, stone-wall room with an old world feel that's been named the Chateau Rive. Occupying around 5,200 square feet of space, the Chateau Rive is an event center owne

The Spokane Woman's Club is experiencing what members hope are the first signs of a renaissance for the organization, which has seen its membership decline over the past 30 years. It now is looking to renovate its more than 100-year-old clubhouse on the

Regional tourism professionals will gather in Coeur d'Alene next month to collect and share ideas on how to further strengthen one of North Idaho's top industries, says Christina Petit, director of sales and marketing at the Best Western Plus Coeur dâ

Northwest Specialty Hospital, in Post Falls, is looking to capitalize on Canada's growing medical tourist market by bundling some of its surgical procedures with a stay at the Coeur d'Alene Resort.

Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena is heading into its 20th year with a 2016 men's NCAA tournament bid secured, a big musical act announcement, art projects, and more planned events, says Matt Gibson, the arena's general manager.

While commercial and other kinds of loans have taken a hit over the years since the economic recession, agricultural loans have remained more robust, some industry leaders here say. Northwest Farm Credit Services, the Spokane-based agricultural lending