For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Joel White, the executive officer at Spokane Home Builders Association, to discuss the Inland Northwest Housing Market.

Four generations of the Lawton family have maintained leadership of Lawton Printing Inc. and FILE-EZ Inc. — an accomplishment many family businesses can’t claim. Instrumental to that level of continuity has been Ray Lawton, 79, who, along with his late brother Gary Lawton, represents the third generation to lead both Spokane companies.

Jon Wyss began his new role as executive director of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce earlier this year. Wyss previously served as Washington state's executive director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency, a role he held three times.

For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Aaron Wilson, the CEO of CHAS Health, to discuss the health of health care.

Steve Wenig took over as executive director of the Spokane Symphony in January.

Wenig brings over two decades of arts administration experience to the Spokane Symphony, most recently serving as vice president and general manager of the Oregon Symphony for 10 years.

Skyler Reep has been named president and general manager of KSPS PBS, the station announced in February. Reep, who had been serving as interim general manager since the retirement of Gary Stokes in August 2025, has been with KSPS PBS since 2017, most recently as director of development.

Sunshine Health Facilities Inc. is a finalist for the 2026 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the large-business category.

Bouten Construction Co. is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the large-business category.

Pharmaceutical contract manufacturer Jubilant HollisterStier LLC has been named the winner of the Large Business of the Year category in the Journal's 2026 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.

The first phase of construction for the Prairie Medical Campus in Post Falls is expected to kick off this month and conclude in December 2027.