While funding opportunities have slowed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Spokane's startup community remains active, bolstered by employees located throughout the U.S. and events that bring attention to new companies, some market observers

The commercial office space market in Spokane is a mixed bag, with high demand for smaller spaces and lower demand for larger corporate offices, commercial real estate brokers here say.

Rockwood Lane Retirement Community residents have trended younger and more active in recent years, says Jason Finley, property manager and marketing representative.

Peter Froese, the owner and chef at Spokane restaurant Gander & Ryegrass, has opened a "fancy dive bar" in a minuscule space in the downtown core.

Anticipated federal funds interest rate hikes are expected to foster an environment of growth and diversified investment among banks. One of the key ways in which banks make money is through interest rates on funds the banks loan.

A Value Village thrift store will occupy the former Hastings music and bookstore space at 1704 W. Wellesley, near Shadle Park High School on Spokane's North Side. A sign permit filed with the city on March 23 calls for four illuminated Value Village

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has boosted prices for wheat, benefitting Inland Northwest farmers. Potential profits, however, are threatened by increases in growing costs, agricultural experts here say.

Work is under way-or soon will be-on four Spokane Public Schools middle school projects valued at a total of $212.5 million. Two of the schools are expected to open in time for the 2022-23 school year, and site work on the other two will begin before

Spokane Public Schools' new $31 million-plus sports stadium near the Spokane Arena is expected to begin taking shape soon. Greg Forsyth, director of capital projects for the school district, says the site is being prepared through the general