The Journal of Business has selected 10 Spokane-area young professionals to be honored as the 2026 Rising Stars. This year’s slate of honorees includes six women and four men. They mark the 13th class of Rising Stars to be spotlighted by the Journal.

Elaine Couture, former regional chief executive at Providence Health & Services who retired in 2021, is currently living her "best life," staying active and involved following a move to Arizona three years ago. Despite her relocation, her impact on the Spokane community remains anchored in the medical institutions she helped lead and expand over a distinguished 34-year career.

Elaine Couture, former regional chief executive at Providence Health & Services who retired in 2021, is currently living her "best life," staying active and involved following a move to Arizona three years ago. Despite her relocation, her impact on the Spokane community remains anchored in the medical institutions she helped lead and expand over a distinguished 34-year career.

Spokane Regional Emergency Communications is investing $8.4 million in tenant improvements that will support the centralization of the entire organization under one roof for the first time since it was formed in 2019.

As CEO of Avista Corp., Heather Rosentrater leads and executes the company’s overall strategy and performance, ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable, and affordable energy to its customers.

An active Class A industrial warehouse development is advancing at 22421 E. Appleway, in Liberty Lake, between Interstate 90 and Appleway Avenue.

Preliminary development plans for an indoor youth ice sports arena in the city of Spokane Valley are underway.

The first phase of Greenstone Corp.'s newest 55-plus residential community, dubbed Trutina at North Place, is underway in North Idaho.

Spokane Valley-based Evergreen Fountains Senior Living Community is a family-owned independent, light-assisted, and assisted-living community that's focused on the holistic well-being of its residents.

The Journal of Business has selected 25 honorees for the 2026 People of Influence awards.