As our economy continues to recover, we still face a number of headwinds that are slowing the pace of growth. Inflation and rising costs of living are straining household budgets at the same time employers are struggling to find candidates for good-pay

After spending time in a Moroccan refugee camp and taking steps toward a better future, Niklett 'Nikki” Tadila and her daughter arrived in Spokane in 2017 and were exposed to some of the challenges that many in our community work hard to overcome.

Jonathan Welch does contract work as a drywall installer. Realizing his job future is limited, he has been driving three hours each day from Priest Lake to attend classes at Eastern Washington University.