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