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.

The first phase of construction is expected to begin soon on a new sports complex featuring multiuse fields, pickleball courts, and baseball fields in northeast Post Falls.

For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Keytra Lewis, the associate vice president at Spokane Sports, to discuss the business of sports.

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.

For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with  Natalie Gauvin, a corporate wellness coach and yoga instructor, to discuss wellness in the workplace.

Dave Haring was named CEO of Spokane Airports in August and began his new role in October. In his new role, Haring oversees Spokane International Airport, Felts Field, and the Airport Business Park.

For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with  Wade Larson, the executive director of the Production & Manufacturing Institute and the owner of Optimal Talent Dynamics, to discuss the Inland Northwest labor market.

Jeanette Hauck, the CEO of YWCA Spokane, is retiring after a 14-year career with the nonprofit. The Journal sat down with Hauck to discuss why she chose to work in the nonprofit sector, her proudest moments as CEO, and some of the work that YWCA does in the Spokane community.