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.

Eastern Washington University is preparing to replace a long-dormant residence hall on its Cheney campus with a new, larger student housing facility at 106 N. Ninth.

Steve Wenig took over as executive director of the Spokane Symphony in January. Wenig brings over two decades of arts administration experience to the Spokane Symphony, most recently serving as vice president and general manager of the Oregon Symphony for 10 years.

Over the last month, four men who made lasting impacts on Spokane’s culture, business landscape, and community have died: Gordon Budke, Larry Brown, Frank Bouten, and Steve Strom.

A new coffee bar has opened within an existing nail salon in Spokane's Moran Prairie neighborhood on the South Hill to offer sweet drinks and pampering in one location.

Comcast Corp. is currently expanding services to Cheney following the completion of a significant network expansion to more than 2,000 homes and businesses in Chattaroy, Four Lakes, and Medical Lake, says Andy Colley, senior director, external communications for Comcast. 

Last April, Maddie’s Place President and CEO Shaun Cross was worried the Spokane-based neonatal transitional care facility might not secure $2 million from the Washington State Legislature to continue operating. To help prevent a potential closure, the organization launched a social media campaign. The campaign not only helped raise additional funds but sparked national interest, with groups in more than 30 states now exploring how to bring a Maddie’s Place-style facility to their communities.

Spokane-based NARP LLC, a real estate property investment company, is proposing a $5 million, 39,000-square-foot multifamily development in Spokane's South Perry District neighborhood.