Plans for the envisioned American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center are continuing, for now, despite the U.S. Department of Commerce’s recent decision to cancel nearly $50 million in funding for the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene tech hub.

Fairchild Air Force Base is replacing and consolidating a critical flight base operations facility as part of a broader modernization effort at the base west of Spokane. 

The Journal recently sat down with McBride, the new regional labor economist with the Washington state Employment Security Department, to talk about his career, his territory, and the job market in Eastern Washington.

Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5167, the state's operating budget for the 2025-2027 biennium, into law on May 20.

Hillyard is on track to become Spokane's first creative district neighborhood thanks to a federally funded pilot program  and collaborative effort between residents, artists, and business owners. 

The city of Spokane is preparing to adopt statewide changes to its housing code pertaining to accessory dwelling units.