Cold winters, icy sidewalks, and uneven pavement can make outdoor exercise more challenging. During the Inland Northwest’s harsher weather, some in the community turn to mall walking as a safer and social way to stay active in a climate-controlled setting.

The St. Luke Woodworkers group has constructed hundreds of toys each year and other wood pieces for the Inland Northwest community.

Artificial intelligence has created a "new frontier" of scams, according to Jon Maroni, financial engagement manager with Spokane Valley-based Numerica Credit Union.

Financial security in retirement doesn’t come crashing down with a bang; it collapses gradually — one medical bill, one market downturn, one year of inflation at a time.

Most spouses assume they’ll automatically inherit everything when their partner dies. They won’t. Let that sink in.

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.