Karina Elias

Not your father's law firm: How the legal field is facing a culture shift

Firms here, nationwide said to struggle to recruit experienced attorneys

November 18, 2021

In Spokane and across the U.S., law firms are struggling to recruit experienced attorneys to join their firms. An industrywide cultural shift in younger attorneys that many older attorneys haven't experienced likely is coming into play.

Proposed IRS reporting threshold increased; Bankers still don't like it

Supporters in Congress raise amount required to trigger IRS notification after industry blowback

November 4, 2021

Karina Elias

Weeks after proposing a plan to require banks to report on accounts with inflows and outflows of $600 a year over reported income to the Internal Revenue Service, Congress has raised the proposed reporting threshold to $10,000 and added several exceptions

New leadership emerges at Womer & Associates

Founder William Womer, longtime principal Robert Smith retire

November 4, 2021

Karina Elias

Womer & Associates Inc., a full-service architecture and engineering company based in downtown Spokane, has changed leadership this year with three new principals and a new president.

Tedder Industries names new CEO

Post Falls-based firearm holster maker appoints experienced executive

November 4, 2021

Karina Elias

Tedder Industries LLC, the Post Falls-based designer and manufacturer of firearm holsters and accessories, has named Shawn Hostetter as its new CEO.

The Great PNW fields opportunity with Seattle Seahawks

Spokane apparel maker launches its first line of NFL merchandise

November 4, 2021

Karina Elias

After fumbling an initial call, The Great PNW has scored an exclusive new line of licensed Seattle Seahawks football team merchandise.

TruBlue home-care service opens in Coeur d'Alene

Franchise home-care service opens in Coeur d'Alene

October 21, 2021

Karina Elias

A Coeur d'Alene couple has opened a franchise operation of TruBlue Inc., which offers home maintenance and minor repairs. The franchise, TruBlue of North Idaho, serves Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Rathdrum, Athol, and the surrounding areas

Gonzaga lands large gifts in noncampaign year

During pandemic, many supporters 'stepped up'

October 21, 2021

Karina Elias

Gonzaga University received $49 million overall in cash and pledges during its most recent fiscal year, says Jeff Geldien, assistant vice principal of academic development. More than 10,500 donors helped to make it one of the biggest years for

Spokane Gastroenterology partners with Velocity Clinical Research

In its Washington entry, Velocity conducts clinical trials through Preiksaitis' gastroenterology office

October 21, 2021

Karina Elias

Velocity Clinical Research, a national corporation with 28 dedicated research sites, has partnered with Spokane Gastroenterology Clinic PS, marking the clinic Velocity's entry into Washington state. Spokane Gastroenterology, established in 2016

Parting Thoughts with The Inlander's Jacob Fries

Former Editor, Pacific Northwest Inlander

October 21, 2021

Karina Elias

Longtime Pacific Northwest Inlander editor Jacob Fries has left the publication to be the executive director of InvestigateWest, a nonprofit based in Seattle with a focus on reporting critical issues throughout the Pacific Northwest. Fries is a Spokane

Spokane Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center builds new home

Larger clinic will be hub for Bale Doneen Method for preventive practice

October 21, 2021

Karina Elias

Spokane-based Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center is building a new $1.5 million facility at 371 E. Fifth, across Fifth Avenue from MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, on Spokane's lower South Hill. The center will be moving from its current location