The Journal recently sat down with McBride, the new regional labor economist with the Washington state Employment Security Department, to talk about his career, his territory, and the job market in Eastern Washington.

Earlier this month, the Journal of Business hosted Spokane developer and real estate broker Jordan Tampien for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast about The Inland Northwest Housing Market.

The Journal sat down with new Spokane Business Association President Brad Barnett to learn more about his background, the direction of the association, and some of the hot-button issues with which he's involved.

Work begat work throughout Ron Sims' architectural career, and while his design DNA is intertwined in some of Spokane's most recognizable structures, he reflects as fondly on the relationships formed during his 40-year career as he does the resulting projects.

The Journal sat down with Kaylan Sisco, new CEO of the YMCA of the Inland Northwest, earlier this month to talk about his career, his outlook on leadership, and the future of the YMCA operations here.

The Whitworth University Institute of Leadership is looking to double in size as demand for the young program has grown. 

Earlier this month, the Journal of Business hosted Susan Stacey, chief executive of Providence Inland Northwest, for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast about The Health of Health Care.

Earlier this month, the Journal of Business hosted Dr. Elizabeth Cantwell, new president of Washington State University, for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.

The Journal of Business has selected its 2025 class of Inland Northwest Icons.