Readers 40 years from now will likely judge that I got little right about the regional industries of tomorrow. However, I do believe there are unchanging principles that will shape our civic life together. I bet I’m right about those. 

Washington is falling short in producing enough four-year college graduates. The data has been consistent, and the implications are serious.  

Refugees are finding their way back into their professions with the help of a program offered through a pair of nonprofits in Spokane.

Spokane Valley Tech and Skills Center high school has emerged as a steady source of talent for Spokane manufacturers by providing hands-on training and exposure to career and employment opportunities in the Inland Northwest.

Strong leaders understand that building high-performing teams doesn’t happen by chance. It requires intention, consistency, and clarity.

Higher education institutions with nursing programs in the Inland Northwest are reporting high graduation rates, with many graduates landing health care jobs close to home.

Palisades Christian Academy is planning a new $2.2 million early learning center.

In response to rising demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and a national shortage of anesthesia providers, Gonzaga University and Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center are embarking on a major expansion of the jointly owned and operated Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program.

As the American political climate becomes increasingly polarized and a decline in civil dialogue sows greater division across the country, Gonzaga University has been quietly working on the creation of an on-campus institution intended to serve as a regional hub for practicing civil discourse, engaged discernment, and the pursuit of the common good.

The Journal recently sat down with Gonzaga University's new president, Katia Passerini, for its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation to discuss women in leadership.