Education & Talent

Embracing AI needed to shape future workforce

Emerging tech will bring revolution in basic skills

November 22, 2023

Joey Gunning

“We are on the cusp of unprecedented change.”

Skils’kin to merge with West Side nonprofit

Spokane, Bremerton organizations share similar missions

November 20, 2023

Dylan Harris

Spokane-based Skils’kin and Bremerton, Washington-based Skookum—two nonprofits dedicated to creating opportunities for people with disabilities—have announced their intention to merge.

Rocket engineer propels Gonzaga engineering program

Former SpaceX employee bridges theory, application

November 9, 2023

Dylan Harris

Ryan Kellogg wanted to be part of a company that was doing important work and where he could be surrounded by people inspired to be part of something greater than themselves.

Sparks Weekend to attract 30-plus competitors

Three-day event to be held in University District

November 9, 2023

Karina Elias

More than 30 competitors are signed up to participate in this year’s Sparks Weekend, an annual three-day event that provides Inland Northwest entrepreneurs with a space to pitch their business ideas.

Meet & Greet with WSU medical school dean Dr. James Record

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October 26, 2023

Karina Elias

Dr. James M. Record began his duties as the dean of Washington State University's Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine on Oct. 1., following a yearlong interim appointment, becoming the institution's second dean to lead the medical school.

Dollars up, donors down at INW universities

Record-setting gift totals at INW universities have originated from fewer contributors

October 26, 2023

Erica Bullock

Despite a record-breaking year for donations at some Spokane-area universities, many higher education institutions are facing a decline in donor numbers-a worrying trend for the continued sustainability of major gifts, some university leaders here say.

Spokane's proposed aerospace center named 'tech hub'

Consortium led by Gonzaga, Lakeside Cos. to compete for up to $70M in federal funds

October 23, 2023

Linn Parish

A proposed advanced aerospace manufacturing center in Spokane has received a federal designation as a 'regional technology and innovation hub,â€ enabling advocates to pursue up to $70 million in federal funding for the project.

Wage increases likely to beat inflation this year

Outlook improves after higher prices outpaced 2022 income growth

October 12, 2023

Patrick Jones

'It's not what you earn. It's what you keep.â€ That advice from my mother about saving has been ringing in my ears lately as I look at Spokane earnings data. In 2022, we didn't 'keepâ€ as much as before. And it's not necessarily due to

Gizmo makerspace tries to make ends meet

Organization faces acute funding, site challenges

September 28, 2023

Mike McLean

Gizmo-CdA Inc., the nonprofit makerspace located in Coeur d'Alene, is facing its biggest challenges to date.

WSU envisions $60M new building on Spokane campus

Design-build team sought for project in U District

September 28, 2023

Erica Bullock

Washington State University is envisioning a new medical training facility at the university's Spokane campus, says Eric Smith, director of facilities and capital projects at WSU in Spokane.