Education & Talent

PFD nears agreements for One Spokane Stadium

Trio of anticipated accords with school district needed before soccer-teams deal can be inked formally

July 20, 2023

Contracts for operational use of the new Spokane Public Schools-owned stadium, One Spokane Stadium, are nearing completion, with a goal of formalizing that arrangement by Aug. 1, says Stephanie Curran, CEO of Spokane Public Facilities District.

Meet & Greet with Community Colleges' Kevin Brockbank

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June 22, 2023

Karina Elias

Kevin Brockbank took the helm as chancellor of Community Colleges of Spokane, on May 1, succeeding Christine Johnson who held the role for 12 years until her retirement in December 2022. Brockbank, 51, grew up in Montana and received his bachelor's

Early learning program receives upgrades in Hillyard

Three classrooms to grow capacity to 60 kids from 20

June 8, 2023

Erica Bullock

The Northeast Youth Center is in the midst of a $1.1 million remodel project to create three dedicated learning spaces for children in Washington state's Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program. Executive Director Sheila Geraghty says

Partnership lands grant for upgrades at East Valley

Project to help improve workforce development

June 8, 2023

Dylan Harris

A partnership between Spokane manufacturer Wagstaff Inc., the Inland Northwest Aerospace Consortium, and East Valley School District has landed a $200,000 grant from the Washington state Department of Commerce to improve East Valley High School's shop

Gonzaga prepares for baseball field upgrades

Project will add indoor practice space, benefit player recruiting efforts

May 25, 2023

Erica Bullock

Gonzaga University is preparing to expand the Patterson Baseball Complex this year, with a $10 million project that will include a new locker room, an indoor practice facility, and recruiting gallery, says associate athletic director Rob Kavon.

Workforce development becomes inside job

INW manufacturers pivot to in-house instruction

May 25, 2023

Erica Bullock

Workforce retirements and growing demand for services are pressuring some manufacturers here to find alternatives to hiring skilled workers by creating internal workforce-development programs, company leaders say. Business operations for many

Architects see increases in secure outdoor spaces

Property owners more aware of need, benefits

May 11, 2023

Erica Bullock

Recent pleasant weather in the Inland Northwest brings more opportunities to spend time outside. However, with more people out and about, some architects here say that building owners serving a variety of industries are increasingly concerned about the

Y255 student advertising agency wins WSU competition

New concept places ads within video games

May 11, 2023

Karina Elias

Y255, a student-developed agency that helps companies advertise products to Generation Z through customized video game experiences, has won the Herbert B. Jones $15,000 grand prize at Washington State University's 20th annual Business Plan Competition.

2023 Business Icon: Whitworth University's Bill Robinson

Lifelong education advocate helped private Christian school flourish, remain within its own identity

May 11, 2023

Samantha Peone

William 'Billâ€ Robinson's position as a Spokane-area leader began in the early 1990s, when he met with multiple panels of students, staff, and faculty as he interviewed for the position of president of Whitworth University.

2023 Business Icons: North Idaho's Judy and Steve Meyer

Couple share interests in service to community

May 11, 2023

Karina Elias

Service to the community is an inherent trait shared by Judy and Steve Meyer, says their son, Chris Meyer. 'They have always been keenly aware of the value of public service and support of others,â€ he says. 'They do it because it's the right