Dennis Vermillion will retire in the first quarter of 2025, capping off a near 40-year career with Avista Corp. 

Over the last couple of years, Spokane-area manufacturers have diversified their portfolios with work in the emerging space and satellite industry. 

Construction of a 240-unit development in Liberty Lake has commenced, with the first five buildings expected to be completed in mid-2025. 

Renovations to Avista Stadium are in the final stretch and on track to meet Major League Baseball's hard deadline of Opening Day 2025. 

The Spokane Land Bank has a new executive director, a new office space, and is looking to branch off from its umbrella organization. 

Construction is expected to begin by early spring on a multifamily affordable housing project at 6980 N. Nevada.

JoAn Sanders, CEO of Cheney Federal Credit Union will retire from her role at the end of the year after leading the organization for nearly 34 years. 

Financial institutions expect steady overall growth and better lending rates for short-term loans in 2025.