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Government

Visions 2023: Civil discourse rejects fear, embraces tough love

Fear of discussing issues can restrain democracy
December 29, 2022
Betsy Wilkerson
We've all heard the story about the frog in a pot of water. Drop a frog in boiling water, and it will jump out. Drop a frog in tepid water that slowly boils, and it won't realize the danger until it's too late. When it comes to civil discourse in
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—File

Public works to outpace private projects in Spokane

New home construction may soften as multifamily demand continues to grow
December 15, 2022
Erica Bullock
Strong demand continues for commercial construction in the private sector, although private development is expected to slow in the new year due to ongoing labor issues and high materials prices. In 2023, public works projects likely will carry the bulk of
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Stormwater improvement planned on West Plains

Corridor Contractors selected by county to construct first phase
November 17, 2022
Erica Bullock
Airway Heights-based Corridor Contractors LLC has been selected as the contractor for the first phase of construction in the West Terrace Capital Improvement Project, which will address the chronic stormwater management issues on the West Plains.
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—Erica Bullock

Central Washington pay rates rile Spokane-area contractors

State Supreme Court upholds 2018 changes for setting prevailing wage
November 17, 2022
Erica Bullock
Prevailing wages in some central Washington counties have increased 40% from a year ago for carpenters, and some construction industry professionals here say they're concerned about the impact of the wage hike on Eastern Washington
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VOA could close Hope House women's shelter

Nonprofit cites lack of funding; affordable housing units in building will remain open
November 8, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington & North Idaho will close its Hope House women's shelter in downtown Spokane at the end of January due to a lack of funding.
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Guest Commentary: Real economic recovery hinges on return to work

Crime, inflation, fuel problem…
November 3, 2022
Don Brunell
To 'Build Back America” key workers must return to jobsites. It is not good enough for President Biden to lean back on low unemployment numbers and claim success when employers cannot find workers.
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Journal's View: Business has responsibility, opportunity to build trust

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November 3, 2022
Staff Report
At last month's event recognizing Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest, keynote speaker Jason Swain highlighted a recent revelation that business is now more trusted than government, non-governmental organizations, and media.
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First annual cybersecurity conference planned

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November 3, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Google Cloud and Spokane-area industry partners will host the first annual Inland NW Cyber Security Conference Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Historic Davenport Hotel, at 10 S. Post.
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Meet & Greet with Skyler Oberst, of Embrace Washington

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November 3, 2022
Karina Elias
Skyler Oberst has been hired as executive director of Embrace Washington, the Spokane-based nonprofit with a mission to provide support and care to children in foster care. Oberst was born in Portland, Oregon, and grew up in Vancouver, Washington.
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Gestalt receives approval for software in Europe

Pathology diagnostics startup also secures eight patents in UK
November 3, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Spokane-based Gestalt Diagnostics LLC has secured eight patents in the United Kingdom for its PathFlow software, as well as clearance for clinical use of the software throughout Europe. Dan Roark, CEO of Gestalt, says the UK patents are
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