Opinion

Dave's View

Editorial Cartoon

November 22, 2023

Dave Rowles

"I stuffed it with turkey entrails."

The Journal’s View: Politicians must find common ground on perplexing issues

November 22, 2023

With a contentious election season in the rearview mirror, it’s time for Spokane’s political factions to come together to solve the region’s overarching problems.

Dave's View

Editorial Cartoon

November 9, 2023

Dave Rowles

"Climate change, war, economic upheaval or a new Beatles song?"

The Journal’s View: Business leaders must speak up about Clean Buildings Act

November 9, 2023

Journal of Business Editorial Board

The Clean Buildings Act will cost Washington property owners millions of dollars in the coming years. State regulators should tap the brakes on broadening the law’s impacts, and state lawmakers should look at ways to ease its effects.

Guest Commentary: Spate of lawsuits highlights flaws in job posting transparency act

November 9, 2023

Kris Johnson

Now, less than a year after the law took effect, we’re seeing there was good reason for concern.

Guest Commentary: Availability of broadband access vital for Idaho's small businesses

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October 26, 2023

Tony Delmercado

In an age where digital connectivity is the lifeblood of economic growth and innovation, rural small businesses in Idaho find themselves at a crossroads. According to SCORE, the nation's leading network of mentors to America's small business owner

The Journal's View: Mentors (i.e. you) will be key to LaunchNW's success

October 26, 2023

Journal of Business Editorial Board

Innovia Foundation has done its part in garnering $70 million in commitments so far for its LaunchNW mentoring and scholarship program. Now, the Inland Northwest business community should do its part to provide the mentorship required to make the

Guest Commentary: Manufacturing sector should be celebrated all year long

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October 12, 2023

Kris Johnson

For the seventh consecutive year, Washington has marked the first week of October by celebrating the state's remarkable manufacturing sector. The Association of Washington Business, which serves as both the state's chamber of commerce and

The Journal's View: Once again, a moratorium isn't the answer in Latah Valley

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October 12, 2023

Staff Report

A second moratorium on housing development in southwest Spokane might make for a nice campaign promise to those in that neighborhood, but it would do little to address growing pains along the U.S. 195 corridor. What such an extreme measure would do is

Guest Commentary: Banning trucks fueled by diesel, natural gas is reckless policy

'Epic disruption' â€¦

September 28, 2023

Don Brunell

There is an axiom: Don't let 'the perfectâ€ get in the way of the good. That is important to remember when it comes to improving our air quality. While climate activists want to banish all fossil fuels to control greenhouse gas, it isn't