Distillers and brewers in Spokane stepped into the ready-to-drink market before it became a trend, helping them innovate and stay afloat within the beverage industry. 

Mode, a new community campus in Liberty Lake is taking shape on the former grounds of the Meadowwood Technology Campus. 

The Scott Morris Center is getting a new tenant, Swinerton Builders, which will implement and showcase newly developed integrated ceiling systems created by Overcast Innovations and Armstrong World Industries. 

Jennifer Lutz has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of Inland Power & Light. Her career in the utilities business started as a communications specialist, after leaving the banking industry in the aftermath of the financial crisis.

As the spread of brands collaborating with influencers to boost sales becomes ubiquitous, it's important to make sure each endorsement and collaboration follows the guidelines set forth by the Federal Trade Commission. 

Gen X has been named the alpha tester for the 401(k) retirement savings plan, and most are behind on saving for their retirement. We spoke to Spokane financial advisers about some of the strategies Gen Xers can take on to accumulate wealth. 

The Journal sat down with Colleen Dixon, the new CEO of Spokane-based Selkirk Pharma Inc., to discusswhat the company has been up to in the last couple of years and what Dixon is focused on accomplishing in her new post.