Garza appointed Port of Pend Oreille economic development director Rising Star transitions from police officer to administrator February 29, 2024 Karina Elias Journal of Business 2023 Rising Star Jessica Garza has been appointed the economic development director for the Port of Pend Oreille, Washington. Read More
Anesthesia provider shortage felt in Spokane Legislation could ease provider gap in long run, some say February 29, 2024 Dylan Harris A nationwide shortage of anesthesia care providers is placing an additional strain on Providence's Inland Northwest hospitals.Read More
City looks to raise awareness of tax credit New Market program hasn't been used in Spokane since 2011 February 15, 2024 Dylan Harris A city of Spokane event aims educate the community and spread awareness about the federal New Markets Tax Credit program.Read More
Meet & Greet: Alicia Thompson Administrative Officer, Spokane Regional Health District February 15, 2024 Karina Elias Alicia Thompson, who began her career at Spokane Regional Health District over 20 years ago before leaving to pursue public health leadership, has returned to lead the organization.Read More
Proposed legislation to compel more retirement savings To be called Washington Saves, state-run IRA draws some private-sector concerns February 15, 2024 Dylan Harris Washington Saves program aims to address lack of retirement savings for many Washingtonians.Read More
2024 People of Influence: Spokane City Council President Betsy Wilkerson February 1, 2024 Erica Bullock City Council President Betsy Wilkerson says she's motivated to open doors and bring access opportunities to emerging leaders.Read More
New $16M building proposed at Spokane International Airport Admin offices could move west of airport concourse January 18, 2024 Erica Bullock A new admin building could add 46,000 square feet of office space at the Spokane International Airport campus.Read More
Court shoots down Spokane Gun Club project Appellate panel sides with Medical Lake Cemetery January 18, 2024 Karina Elias The Washington state Court of Appeals has rejected the Spokane Gun Club's range project over RV parking.Read More
County works to allow more slaughterhouses Limited number of meat processing facilities leads to high demand January 18, 2024 Dylan Harris Spokane County has begun a process to allow for fixed-location, small-scale meat processing facilities.Read More
Meet & Greet: Dawn Kinder, director of the Neighborhoods, Housing, and Human Services Division for the city of Spokane January 18, 2024 Karina Elias Meet & Greet: Dawn Kinder, director of the Neighborhoods, Housing, and Human Services Division for the city of Spokane, talks about her new position.Read More