Education & Talent

Construction proposed at children's center here

Two projects will support early education programs

November 17, 2022

Two separate construction projects involving Spokane-area learning centers are in the permitting stages. The total value of the projects, one of which is in the Hillyard neighborhood and the other on the South Hill, are valued at a total of $2.8 million.

Homebuilders job-training initiative gets big funding boost

Frame Your Future is trade group's newest advocacy endeavor

November 17, 2022

Samantha Peone

The Spokane Home Builders Association recently received a big boost for its Frame Your Future initiative, when Spokane County commissioners awarded Frame Your Future $1 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds to enhance its job-training programs.

Standardized test scores decline, but so does colleges' emphasis

Test-free schools get more applicants, provide foundational academic support

November 17, 2022

Erica Bullock

Although average standardized test scores for the high school class of 2022 declined nationwide, some university representatives here say those test results mean little for admissions teams, as many Washington state schools are dropping requirements for

Gonzaga to build additional student housing

92-unit dorm structure said to be followed up by 'Phase 2' project

November 17, 2022

Karina Elias

Gonzaga University has submitted pre-development plans to build a 92-bed student dormitory at the southeast corner of Cincinnati Street and Sharp Avenue, on the northeast edge of the school's campus.

First annual cybersecurity conference planned

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November 3, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Google Cloud and Spokane-area industry partners will host the first annual Inland NW Cyber Security Conference Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Historic Davenport Hotel, at 10 S. Post.

What's happening with: Imprezzio software company

Building sold; focus moves to motivational products subsidiary

November 3, 2022

Mike McLean

While the pyramid-shaped concrete building at 1520 W. Third on the west edge of downtown still has Imprezzio's name on it, the company hasn't occupied the building since the early days of COVID-19. Founded in Spokane 2004 by entrepreneurs

Meet & Greet with Skyler Oberst, of Embrace Washington

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November 3, 2022

Karina Elias

Skyler Oberst has been hired as executive director of Embrace Washington, the Spokane-based nonprofit with a mission to provide support and care to children in foster care. Oberst was born in Portland, Oregon, and grew up in Vancouver, Washington.

SIERR Building improvements to make room for EWU

Interior will be upgraded for health science programs

October 20, 2022

Erica Bullock

New renovations at the historic SIERR Building, in Spokane's University District, will add a mix of learning spaces, administrative offices, and student areas for Eastern Washington University's nursing and communication sciences programs. The reno

Parting Thoughts with Community Colleges of Spokane's Christine Johnson

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October 20, 2022

Karina Elias

After a 46-year career in educational leadership, Christine Johnson, chancellor and CEO of Community Colleges of Spokane, has announced she will retire at the end of this year.

Once sleepy, Deer Park is home to fast-paced growth

More than $200 million in housing eyed, underway in bedroom community in north Spokane County

October 6, 2022

Karina Elias

The rural town of Deer Park, roughly 22 miles north of downtown Spokane, is attracting massive growth as over 700 residential units valued at more than $200 million are planned or under construction in and near the community of 4,200 people. Travis Hanso