Government

WSDOT plans $1.4 remodel of transportation management office

Construction begins in early June, to be completed by year-end

April 24, 2025

The Washington state Department of Transportation is planning a $1.4 million interior remodel of its traffic management center.

Greenacres Park enters second construction phase

Improvements expected to wrap up this summer

April 24, 2025

Dylan Harris

The second phase of construction is underway at Greenacres Park, in Spokane Valley, and is expected to be completed by mid-to-late summer.

City of Spokane to receive $2.8M grant from Commerce

Award part of new Clean Energy Community Grants program

April 23, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

The city of Spokane has been awarded $2.8 million from the Washington State Department of Commerce for solar, battery backup, and electric vehicle charging stations at the Spokane Water Department.

Recession concerns grow among Washington employers

State taxes, tariffs among top business challenges, survey shows

April 17, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

A new survey of over 400 Washington employers shows rising fears of a possible recession, concerns over tariffs, and ongoing challenges from state taxes and regulations.

Five Takeaways: West Plains Growth, Challenges & Opportunities

With Albert Tripp, city manager for the city of Airway Heights

March 27, 2025

Linn Parish

Earlier this month, the Journal of Business hosted Albert Tripp, city manager for the city of Airway Heights, for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.

Immigration law firms hit with skyrocketing demand

Employers served orders to verify workers, comply

March 27, 2025

Karina Elias

Immigration law firms and organizations have been hit with overwhelming requests for help and representation since the start of the new presidential administration.

North Spokane Corridor continues southbound progress

Spokane River Crossing segment about two-thirds complete

March 27, 2025

Erica Bullock

A segment of the North Spokane Corridor project that crosses the Spokane River is about two-thirds complete.

Over $1.9M in grants awarded for Spokane-area building improvements

Funds intended to help property owners comply with state clean building standards

March 19, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Land capacity challenges Spokane County amidst growth pressures

Unincorporated urban growth areas lack sufficient space for projected population uptick

February 27, 2025

Erica Bullock

Over 53,000 additional dwelling units will be needed to house an additional 110,000 people in Spokane County over the next 20 years.

Parting Thoughts with former Spokane Airports CEO Larry Krauter

February 27, 2025

Karina Elias

Larry Krauter, former CEO of Spokane Airports, has departed to lead the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The Journal caught up with Krauter on his last day as Spokane Airports CEO to discuss his tenure, career path, and why he chose to leave.