Some independent community pharmacies are thriving through expanded clinical services and service areas in Eastern Washington, while some large retail chain pharmacies are confronting headwinds, namely bankruptcies and store closures.

Spokane-based nonprofit Excelsior Wellness is planning an innovative multifamily development in northwest Spokane where housing and mentorship will come together to provide new opportunities for transitional-age youth and elders.

A multistory parking garage and apartment building could be added to the site of the former iHeartMedia building, which now operates as a coworking office space, dubbed The 808.

A five-story U-Haul self-storage facility is being considered at the corner of Third Avenue and Division Street in downtown Spokane.

Melissa Green has become the Davenport Collection's vice president and area managing director, following a 26-year career in hospitality. In her new role, she hopes to staff the five-hotel collection to its pre-pandemic levels by 2025. 

Sigrid Houske, 27, opened Bru Coffee Hause at 9803 N. Division, in North Spokane, earlier this month.

Spokane-based Vandervert Developments LLC has found its footing again following the unexpected loss of company owner Dick Vandervert in January 2023.

More than 30 years after selling the historic Manito White House, Richard Palmer returns to the South Hill home to complete exterior renovation and restoration work on the property. 

A Deer Park native has invented a fire extinguishing product, dubbed the Blaze Barrier, that aims to be a sustainable alternative tool in the defense against wildfires.

Avista Corp. CEO Dennis Vermillion plans to retire at the end of the year. He will be succeeded by Heather Rosentrater.