Dr. James M. Record began his duties as the dean of Washington State University's Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine on Oct. 1., following a yearlong interim appointment, becoming the institution's second dean to lead the medical school.

Kinwell Medical Group, a physician-owned practice that took over three clinics in Spokane last fall and treats Premera Blue Cross clients exclusively, is focused on staffing up the clinics, says Dr. Sarah Crow, regional medical director for Eastern

Swing Lounge LLC, a Spokane Valley-based indoor virtual golf venue, will open a second location on the main floor of the Bank of America building, at 601 W. Riverside downtown, say owners Rachel and Alex Tibbits. 'We see a really good partnership in

Womer & Associates Inc. has purchased the historic Home Telephone & Telegraph Co. Building at 165 S. Howard, where the Spokane-based architectural company now occupies the top floor, says principal Nima Motahari. The $1.9 million acquisition of the two

In the aftermath of the Gray Fire that destroyed 240 homes in and around Medical Lake over the summer, Re*Imagine Medical Lake has partnered with the city, churches, businesses, and other nonprofits to coordinate resources available for the victims, says

Teri Koski's dream is to go across the country fixing up run down houses and giving them away for free to those in need. While Koski isn't doing that just yet, she has founded Fix It Sister Spokane LLC, providing handywoman services to the Spokane

Spokane-based trial attorneys Kevin W. Roberts and Chad Freebourn, owners of Roberts Freebourn PLLC, have purchased the historic, three-story 1889 Building in the downtown core for $1.5 million.