Spokane Valley-based Orchard Crest LLC, which operates as Orchard Crest Retirement Community, is preparing for a flood of baby boomer retirees by offering multiple levels of care and new amenities.

The first phase of Greenstone Corp.'s newest 55-plus residential community, dubbed Trutina at North Place, is underway in North Idaho.

Spokane Valley-based Evergreen Fountains Senior Living Community is a family-owned independent, light-assisted, and assisted-living community that's focused on the holistic well-being of its residents.

At the Hillyard Senior Center, a young director is focused on preserving the organization's 50-year-old history while rebranding and preparing for an ongoing wave of baby boomers.

As your Spokane County treasurer and assessor, we hear the laments of residents who are concerned about paying their property taxes. However, there are some little-known programs that could help relieve some of that financial strain, and we’ve been working hard to get the word out about them.

For more than 50 years, Project Joy has brought live music and entertainment to seniors — some of whom can’t easily leave their care facilities — sharing not just songs, but connection, nostalgia, and a sense of community. What began as a small idea to brighten seniors’ days has grown into an enduring volunteer arts program in Spokane.