Karina Elias

State Bank Northwest expands into more rural communities

Rockford office is second of three branches planned in farming communities

December 16, 2021

State Bank Northwest has opened a new loan production center in downtown Rockford, about 15 miles south of Spokane Valley. The new office, located at the southwest corner of Emma Street and First Street in Rockford, opened on Dec. 1 within a building

Cancer Care Northwest expands services in Lewiston

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December 16, 2021

Karina Elias

Spokane Valley-based Cancer Care Northwest has partnered with St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, in Lewiston, Idaho, to offer radiation oncology physician services to patients in the Lewis-Clark Valley and surrounding area. The partnership brings

Slower retail growth likely in post-stimulus economy

Federal assistance helped sales soar in early 2021

December 16, 2021

Karina Elias

Retail sales for Spokane County and the state of Washington soared this year, but slower growth is expected in 2022, says Patrick Jones, executive director at the Institute of Public Policy and Economic Analysis at Eastern Washington University.

Health care systems brace for unknowns in new year

Lessons learned early in pandemic reducing ongoing fiscal impact

December 16, 2021

Karina Elias

It has been another financially volatile year for the health care industry in Spokane. With the discovery of the omicron variant, there are still too many unknowns to forecast what is in store for hospitals in 2022, say health care officials.

Parting Thoughts with Providence's Peg Currie

Chief executive, Providence Sacred Heart

December 16, 2021

Karina Elias

Peg Currie, chief executive of Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital and chief operating officer of Providence Inland Northwest Washington, is retiring at the end of next month. Currie is capping a 40-year health care career.

Historic change at the Davenport Hotel Collection

New owners wish to preserve Davenport's restored history

December 16, 2021

Karina Elias

When the Historic Davenport Hotel was being renovated, the energy and excitement behind the project drew in Lynnelle Caudill, who would soon join the team and become the hotel's founding managing director when it reopened in 2002. 'It was such

Shelter for young adults to open near SCC

Facility will serve people 18 to 24 years of age

December 2, 2021

Karina Elias

A new shelter operated by Volunteers of America Eastern Washington & North Idaho is intended to fill the gap in services for young adults between the ages of 18 to 24 experiencing homelessness. As the Journal went to press, the Young Adult Shelter was

Canadian airline eyes new service to, from Spokane

WestJet hopes to launch daily flights from Calgary

December 2, 2021

Karina Elias

WestJet Airlines Ltd., a Canada based airline carrier, intends to launch daily flights to Spokane, according to a recent application submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation. WestJet would use its regional brand, WestJet Link, according to the

D.A. Davidson promotes wealth management for all

In 2020, company saw 9% rise in net revenue

December 2, 2021

Karina Elias

Wealth management isn't just for the wealthy, says Michael Jackson, senior vice president and Spokane-Coeur d'Alene branch manager at D.A. Davidson & Co. Jackson says he encourages anybody interested in their financial future and well-being to

Pelvic health gains traction with wider population

Uptick in patient diversity is attributed to increase in educational outreach

December 2, 2021

Karina Elias

Physical therapy providers specializing in pelvic health issues have seen growth in patients seeking their help. While pelvic health traditionally has been viewed as a women's health issue, providers assert that pelvic health impacts men and children