Heritage Bank moves into Papillon Building New space will house commercial banking team March 3, 2025 Journal of Business Staff Olympia, Washington-based Heritage Bank has moved into a new space in Spokane’s North Bank neighborhood.Read More
Dave's Hot Chicken to open Friday North Spokane restaurant located just south of Tomato Street March 3, 2025 Journal of Business Staff Dave’s Hot Chicken plans to make its Spokane debut on Friday, March 7.Read More
Transport Equipment acquired by Texas-based company Spokane Valley dealership included in acquisition February 28, 2025 Journal of Business Staff Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment has acquired Transport Equipment Inc., a Missoula, Montana-based truck dealer with a location in Spokane Valley.Read More
EWU names new provost Lorenzo Smith will begin new role July 1 February 28, 2025 Journal of Business Staff Eastern Washington University has selected Lorenzo M. Smith as its next provost and vice president for academic affairs.Read More
Lime relaunches e-bikes, e-scooters in Spokane Over 2.7 million rides have been taken in Spokane since company first entered market February 27, 2025 Journal of Business Staff Lime bikes and scooters are back on the streets of Spokane for the 2025 riding season.Read More
Hemmingson named Journal's Business Leader of the Year Lakeside Cos. CEO to be recognized at March 26 event February 27, 2025 Journal of Business Staff The Journal of Business has named John J. Hemmingson as its 2025 Business Leader of the Year. Read More
Inland Northwest AGC names 2025 board president Stephanie Simpkins becomes first woman to hold position February 26, 2025 Journal of Business Staff Stephanie Simpkins, owner and president of North Star Enterprises, has been named the 2025 board president for Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors.Read More
Avista Corp. posts dip in fourth-quarter net income Spokane-based energy company fares better in full-year results, however February 26, 2025 Journal of Business Staff Avista Corp. has reported a rise in earnings for full-year 2024 but a decrease in the fourth quarter, compared with the same periods in 2023. Read More
Itron announces 2024 financial results Liberty Lake company reported Q4, full-year earnings increases February 25, 2025 Journal of Business Staff Itron Inc. has announced earnings increases for fourth-quarter and full-year 2024.Read More
Unemployment claims from federal employees rise statewide Total claims represent less than 1% of the federal workforce in state so far February 21, 2025 Journal of Business Staff Washington state Employment Security Department is experiencing an increase in unemployment claims from federal employees.Read More