Government

Immigration law firms hit with skyrocketing demand

Employers served orders to verify workers, comply

March 27, 2025

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.

Spokane Valley moves forward with its own tourism identity

City sees increase interest, focuses on sports travel

February 27, 2025

Karina Elias

Two years after seceding from the regional tourism promotion allegiance, Spokane Valley sees a growing interest in the city, and a future in sports travel.

Unemployment claims from federal employees rise statewide

Total claims represent less than 1% of the federal workforce in state so far

February 21, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Washington state Employment Security Department is experiencing an increase in unemployment claims from federal employees.

WSDOT to host North Spokane Corridor workshop

Community meeting to help shape next chapter of final connection to I-90

February 14, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Washington State Department of Transportation has scheduled its fifth community conversation regarding the North Spokane Corridor's final connection project to Interstate 90.