Health Care

MultiCare consolidates Rockwood clinics temporarily

Combining ops is step to slowing spread of COVID-19, provider says

April 9, 2020

MultiCare Health System is consolidating operations temporarily at some of its Rockwood primary-care clinics in order to reduce potential exposure of staff and patients to those who have contracted COVID-19.

Senior safety in Spokane

Retirement homes here encouraging seclusion for their at-risk residents

April 9, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Keith Fauerso, executive director of the Cheney Care Community senior living home, says quarantine measures implemented due the coronavirus pandemic only have furthered the isolation experienced among those who are the most susceptible to the virus.

STARS plans integrated behavioral health facility

New location to offer 64 beds for crisis treatment, withdrawal management

March 26, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Spokane Treatment and Recovery Services expects to erect a 64-bed, 42,000-square-foot integrated behavioral health treatment facility and medical clinic on East Nora Avenue, in Spokane Valley, by the middle of next year.

Gonzaga is involved in two projects worth $116M

Regional health center planned; science building work gets underway

March 26, 2020

Linn Parish

Gonzaga University is involved in two projects with total construction value of just over $116 million. Gonzaga and University of Washington have committed to a long-term lease for space in the envisioned, $60 million health sciences building.

2020 Icons: Tom Tiffany

Science enthusiast makes lasting impact in Spokane's lab industry

March 26, 2020

LeAnn Bjerken

People who know Tom Tiffany describe him as a science enthusiast with a knack for strategizing, traits that served him well in his career in the medical laboratory industry. 'I was always enamored with the sciences,â€ he says.

Cash flow concerns rise early in coronavirus era

Restaurateurs, retailers work to stay afloat amid mandated restrictions

March 26, 2020

Natasha Nellis

The wooden tables are polished and gleaming, lined with red metal chairs waiting for customers that aren't allowed to stay. The lights are dimmed, but the doors are open for take-out business at Brick West Brewery, in downtown Spokane.

COVID-19 Resource Guide for Spokane Business

Links to resources, guidance, and advice during coronavirus pandemic

March 25, 2020

Mike McLean

As COVID-19 takes its economic toll on business owners and employees during the ongoing health crisis, a number of government agencies, relief organizations, and private enterprises are making resources available to provide assistance. Here are some of th

More offices closures, restrictions take effect

Health District among those to limit access

March 18, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Effective today, March 18, the Spokane County Regional Health District says it will be limiting public access to the building due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The main entrance will be locked, both sets of elevators will be closed to the public. Any allow

GSI, others to gauge early impacts of coronavirus

Survey meant to identify specific needs, issues

March 16, 2020

Mike McLean

Greater Spokane Incorporated and other business groups are gauging early impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, in hopes of helping business navigate the unprecedented crisis.

Spokane governments declare local virus emergency

Businesses, workers urged to record losses; resources available

March 16, 2020

Mike McLean

Spokane County, the cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley, and other area municipalities have initiated emergency declaration procedures to assist the organizations, businesses, workers, and the general population in a regional response to COVID-19.