Journal of Business Staff

Building The Inland Northwest

Highlighting the top construction projects in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area

March 26, 2020

The Journal news team has written a collection of stories on two dozen of the biggest construction projects in the Inland Northwest. Amazon. Riverfront Park. The North Spokane Corridor, and much more.

The Journal's View: Wishing for sustained, steady growth in the new year

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December 19, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

As we close out yet another year of consistent economic growth in the Inland Northwest, we look forward with wishes for continued prosperity in the coming year. Let's hope that if there's any slowdown in this decade-long, extended run of economic

Journal seeks nominations for its annual Icons event

Event honoring business legends set for March 26

December 19, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

The Journal of Business has begun accepting nominations for its second annual Icons awards, which recognize legends of the Inland Northwest business community. Former Spokane-area businesspeople who are chosen to receive the awards will be recognized at

A. The Journal's View: Concerns in 'Curing Spokane' video shouldn't be dismissed

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September 12, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

The 'Curing Spokaneâ€ video that went viral recently has its flaws, but critics are dismissing the underlying concerns and criticisms in the piece at their own peril â€“ and the peril of the Spokane community as a whole. The concerns about public safe

The Journal's View: Riverfront Park's Pavilion improvements usher new era

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July 18, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

The recent lighting of Riverfront Park's U.S. Pavilion provides a light-bulb moment for Spokane residents about what the city's iconic attraction is becoming-and what could follow. Imagine, for a moment, the next time Spokane hosts a

The Journal's View: Road Construction signals progress, despite frustration

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March 28, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

As the last of the snow melts-let's hope it's the last of it-the buckles in the roads and must-dodge potholes remind Inland Northwest drivers of the heavy toll snow, ice, and cold weather have on roadways.

Building The Inland Northwest

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March 28, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

The Journal news team has written a collection of stories on two dozen of the biggest construction projects in the Inland Northwest. Amazon. Riverfront Park. The North Spokane Corridor, and much more.

The Journal's View: Cities obliged to encourage diverse infill development

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March 14, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

Goals of the state's Growth Management Act are in conflict with sentiments of neighbors to urban infill development in many cases, and local governments must muster the political will to see that such development can occur within existing urban growth

The Journal's View: Economic development bill could give Spokane a boost

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February 28, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

Border counties in Washington state face major challenges when competing with Idaho and Oregon for businesses looking to relocate or expand. Legislators, especially those representing the Spokane area, should back a bill that would provide a sustainable

The Journal's View: State legislators should delay school employee benefits plan

Opinion

February 14, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

The Washington state Legislature should delay approval of the School Employee Benefits Board program and look for a less-expensive option. As it stands, the program would cost the state an estimated $900 million in the upcoming biennium and rise