Education & Talent

Second phase planned at former McKinley School

Three new buildings to add 200 living units at development site

April 21, 2022

A second phase of construction is planned at the historic McKinley School site that will include three buildings with a total of 200 apartment units, according to environmental documents on file with the city of Spokane.

Parting Thoughts with Communities in Schools' Chuck Teegarden

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April 21, 2022

Karina Elias

Chuck Teegarden became the executive director of Communities in Schools in 2015 at the age of 62, bringing with him over 30 years of leadership experience. Now, for the next year, he will be training Debra Raub, the organization's funding

Oaks Classical Christian Academy reengages plans for new structure

Heightened interest in school rekindles opportunity to build

April 21, 2022

Erica Bullock

The Oaks Classical Christian Academy plans to build a new school building in Spokane Valley, at 11711 E. 24th, says the current head of the school Charlie Dowers.

McQuilkin leads Whitworth into post-COVID era

Role said to be challenging as university competes for students in ongoing U.S. decline in enrollment

April 21, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Scott McQuilkin, Whitworth University's new president, is taking the helm of the university at a time when Whitworth is focusing on its health and science programs, and while enrollment is dropping at higher education institutions throughout the

Trades Night works to change construction-career narrative

Industry event looks to attract young people to construction careers

April 21, 2022

Karina Elias

Construction industry leaders are working to promote a career in the construction industry as equal to entering college, the military, or the general workforce, says Sarah Cottam, vice president of member services for the Spokane-based Inland Pacific

Slingshot takes aim at career development

Lafferty-led nonprofit looks to lead students to their job paths

April 21, 2022

Erica Bullock

On a mission to help young people discover how their skills and interests can help decide which career to aim for, Spokane entrepreneur Tyler Lafferty has started Slingshot, a nonprofit professional training and coaching program.

Student loan debt can complicate retirement savings for older borrowers

More parents said to take out loans for their children

April 7, 2022

Karina Elias

While student loan debt continues to rise and impact borrowers of all ages, the debt growth has been highest among older borrowers, says a report by AARP Public Policy Institute.

Four SPS middle school projects proceed on schedule

Work begins on Peperzak Middle School, replacement project at Sacajewea campus

March 24, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Work is under way-or soon will be-on four Spokane Public Schools middle school projects valued at a total of $212.5 million. Two of the schools are expected to open in time for the 2022-23 school year, and site work on the other two will begin before

Spokane-area colleges boast new facilities

Medical school, health, STEM, arts structures rise on area campuses

March 24, 2022

Karina Elias

Several major construction projects with a combined value exceeding $178 million are underway or recently completed at Spokane-area colleges. One of the larger projects underway is the 90,000-square-foot, four-story medical and health education building

Preparations underway for downtown sports stadium

Completion of $31M-plus facility expected within two years

March 24, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Spokane Public Schools' new $31 million-plus sports stadium near the Spokane Arena is expected to begin taking shape soon. Greg Forsyth, director of capital projects for the school district, says the site is being prepared through the general