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Rooting for success: Pilot program takes hold downtown

Reforestation efforts to lower temps, boost foot traffic, save energy
August 28, 2025
Karina Elias

The city of Spokane, in collaboration with the Downtown Spokane Partnership, is launching a downtown reforestation pilot program to enhance the city center’s tree canopies and transform its concrete corridors into cooler, greener streets.


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Wassoc sinks into Spokane

Marine engineering firm finds room to expand inland
August 14, 2025
Karina Elias

The sea may be hundreds of miles away, but inside a West Plains warehouse, marine technology company Williamson & Associates Technologies Inc. is quietly building the future of subsea science.  


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Hotstart sparks revenue growth, market expansion

AI boom fuels record projections at Spokane Valley-based manufacturing company
August 14, 2025
Samantha Peone

Terry Judge, CEO of Spokane Valley-based manufacturing company Hotstart Inc., says right now is the most exciting time of his career.


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United Way closure marks shift in giving trends

INW nonprofits lament loss of organization, but don't appear surprised
July 31, 2025
Tina Sulzle

After more than a century of philanthropic service, United Way of Spokane County is officially closing its doors on July 31, marking the end of an era of collaboration and community-building. But for many local nonprofits, the impact may be less severe than expected, as United Way’s support had already declined in recent years.


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As federal support collapses for refugee, immigrant services, nonprofits step in

Local organizations, strained on resources, continue core programs
July 31, 2025
Karina Elias

As funding and programs for refugees and immigrants are slashed, eliminated, or awarded under criteria that could put vulnerable populations at risk, Inland Northwest organizations rally together and use modest resources to continue to serve their populations. 


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Young nonprofit focuses on 'serving those who serve'

Counter Culture created to support hospitality sector
July 31, 2025
Dylan Harris

Dakota Goldman has her mind set on growth—not only for her nonprofit, Counter Culture, but for the Inland Northwest hospitality industry that her young organization serves.


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Leaving a legacy through charitable giving

Estate planning helps create impact, reduce taxes, strengthen values
July 31, 2025
Holland McBurns

When people think about their legacy, they often think of family first. But many also want to leave the world better than they found it—by supporting charities, churches, or causes close to their heart.


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Strategic giving can maximize impact

Well-planned philanthropy offers significant tax benefits
July 31, 2025
Sarah Carlson

Charitable giving is more than generosity—it's a strategy.


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Direct-to-consumer model yields positive results for local farms

CSA programs said to provide more consistent revenue
July 17, 2025
Dylan Harris

For local farms, community-supported agriculture, or CSA, programs can create a more consistent revenue stream, reduce waste, and cut back on unnecessary labor.


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LakeWolf Creamery builds following with Mexican-style cheeses

Deer Park couple's small batch cheeses gain following across Inland Northwest
July 17, 2025
Karina Elias

A Deer Park based creamery, specializing in Mexican style cheeses, has gain a small and devoted following. 


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