SNAP Financial Access, a community development financial institution here, saw a 26 percent increase in loan volume last year and hopes to continue its goal of providing small business development resources through new programs and partnerships, a program

Two Spokane-area health care professionals have developed the first of what they expect to be a suite of pain-relief products. The product, called MyoBoard, is a portable, self-massage tool for relieving tension in various muscle groups.

With more medical practices recording patient data electronically rather than on paper, health care officials here say they are now focused on training staff in how best to use technology in patient interactions. Dr. Kirk Rowbotham, chief medical office

The term 'age in place” is used to describe those homeowners who desire to safely, independently, and comfortably remain in their homes and communities as long as possible. As the next wave of homeowners approaches retirement, looking to add age-rel

The number of identity fraud victims in the U.S. increased by 3 percent, to 13.1 million consumers, last year, but the amount stolen decreased by 6 percent, to $15 billion, says a study released earlier this month by San Francisco-based Javelin Strategy

Work on the $1.49 billion North Spokane Corridor project has hit a lull this year, despite the Washington state Legislature last year having approved $750 million to complete the long-awaited project. That doesn't mean, though, that contractors won'