Education & Talent

Innovating Idaho: Coeur d'Alene's entrepreneurial ecosystem accelerates

Analysis says Lake City has highest density of startups in state

February 14, 2019

There has long been a notion that to succeed in the technology sector, you have to relocate to Seattle, Boston, or the Silicon Valley. But a group of like-minded people in Coeur d'Alene are working to break that mold and turn the Lake City

Outsourcing with the blind and visually impaired

Company based here trains for remote work

November 21, 2018

Virginia Thomas

John Dubay started Strategic Contact Solutions Group Inc. about five years ago, almost by accident. A client with whom Dubay had previously worked reached out to Dubay to see if he'd be able to help with tasks such as performing outreach and customer

Employers should map course to navigate leave law

State's law regarding paid time off could add to employee incentives

November 21, 2018

Charlie Issacs

The coming year will usher in a new era in how Washington state companies handle employee leave. Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave Act established a statewide insurance program, which will issue payments to workers who need to take time off to

Prioritizing pursuit of professional development

Continual learning brings more value to workplace

November 21, 2018

René Johnston

I recently had the opportunity to attend an amazing Women's Business Conference right here in our own gorgeous city of Spokane. It was three intense days filled with inspiring speakers, thought leaders, engaging breakout sessions, and a ton of fantastic

Early childhood facility planned near Liberty Park

Part of site reserved for future apartments

November 21, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Predevelopment plans on file with the city of Spokane show a new $900,000 early childhood education facility is planned just south of Interstate 90, near Liberty Park.

ALSC chosen to handle EWU stadium predesign

EWU hopes report will be done by January

November 21, 2018

Samantha Peone

Eastern Washington University recently selected ALSC Architects PS, of Spokane, to handle the predesign services for a potential remodel of Roos Field.

Gonzaga builds new rowing facility near Silver Lake

Locker rooms, storage to be completed in spring

November 21, 2018

Virginia Thomas

Gonzaga University is building a new facility for its rowing teams at Silver Lake, near the town of Medical Lake. Valued at $888,208, the 11,232-square-foot facility will include locker rooms and storage,

KSPS develops new workforce development project

Initiative's video products spotlight in-demand jobs

November 21, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Broadcasters with KSPS Public Television say they've helped create a new workforce development and education project called Career Explore Northwest that's designed to guide students and job seekers toward career opportunities in high-demand

Manufacturing next-generation interest

After-school industry-skill workshops demonstrate high-demand occupations

November 21, 2018

Keith Erickson

When Spokane-based manufacturer Wagstaff Inc. landed a series of large contracts recently to produce custom machinery components, a quandary presented itself: the maker of aluminum-casting equipment didn't have the skilled workforce needed

School work: A first look at the Lewis & Clark High School expansion

Art Only

November 21, 2018

Staff Report

Spokane Public Schools plans to start work next spring on a $23.4 million addition at Lewis & Clark High School, on the periphery of downtown Spokane. The project will involve adding eight classrooms