For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Aaron Wilson, the CEO of CHAS Health, to discuss the health of health care.

Spokane native Lynette Pflueger is preparing to open Fireweed Baking Co. LLC, a seasonal bakery located inside The Dormitory building at 1516 W. Riverside, on the edge of Spokane’s Browne's Addition neighborhood.

Patrick Donovan, president of Spokane-based Dry Fly Distilling Inc., says the company received no advance notice that the spirit maker’s canned Bloody Mary would be featured on HBO’s new television series DTF St. Louis, much less that the canned cocktail would play such a prominent role in the show’s storyline.

An $11 million, 78-unit multifamily complex aimed at outdoor enthusiasts and remote workers is under construction in Spokane Valley.

Skyler Reep has been named president and general manager of KSPS PBS, the station announced in February. Reep, who had been serving as interim general manager since the retirement of Gary Stokes in August 2025, has been with KSPS PBS since 2017, most recently as director of development.

When Dr. Suzan Marshall founded Plan B Forensics LLC in 2019, the name reflected the company's early focus on helping families who were seeking a second opinion when official investigations into a person's death fell short. Marshall's company has now rebranded to Trauma Forensics, a name she says more clearly signals her expertise.

A new AutoZone mega hub store and warehouse is planned to be built directly west of Spokane Valley City Hall.

For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Keytra Lewis, the associate vice president at Spokane Sports, to discuss the business of sports.

Slate Dental Inc. has grown its operations from a South Hill garage just two years ago to launching its mini dental flosser product in 844 Target Corp. stores nationwide, marking a significant retail milestone for the Spokane-based dental-technology company.

Bryan Harkey is opening Plunder Rum & Tapas, a new sister bar of Cease & Desist Book Club, both of which operate in the historic Legion Building, at 108 N. Washington in downtown Spokane.