Dylan Harris

City Council addresses housing law concerns

Issues regarding appraisals, lending lead to emergency ordinance

December 21, 2023

Spokane City Council took emergency action on Dec. 14 to address the concerns of appraisers regarding a new housing law that could have unintentionally forced single-family residential lots to be treated as commercial properties.

Action Materials to move HQ to West Plains site

Two-building complex to be company's fifth location in Eastern Washington

December 21, 2023

Dylan Harris

Action Materials Inc. plans to move its headquarters to the West Plains from its Cheney location.

Hub International acquires Longbow Financial

Spokane-based office to retain staff, continue serving clients here

December 21, 2023

Dylan Harris

Spokane-based wealth management company Longbow Financial Services LLC has been acquired by Hub International Ltd.

Slight increase forecasted for INW tourism in '24

Expo '74 anniversary, comedy festival expected to be big draws next year

December 21, 2023

Dylan Harris

Following a relatively down year in 2023, Spokane's tourism sector is expected to see some growth in the coming year.

Demand, prices for wood expected to increase in INW

Interest rates to play key role in lumber industry performance

December 21, 2023

Dylan Harris

Demand for wood products is expected to increase in 2024 by 3% to 4%.

Restaurant closures pile up in Spokane area

Suki Yaki Inn, Red Lion Pub, Lost Boys among eateries to be shuttered

December 7, 2023

Dylan Harris

A flurry of restaurant closures has marred Spokane’s food scene in recent months, with at least seven Lilac City establishments either closing or announcing plans to close since October.

Idaho invests in schools to meet workforce needs

Program intended to help develop, expand career technical education

December 7, 2023

Dylan Harris

The state of Idaho is attempting to address workforce shortages by investing in middle and high school career technical education programs.

Spokane physician Dr. Katherine Tuttle earns lifetime achievement award

Providence nephrologist helped to lay foundation for breakthrough treatments

December 7, 2023

Dylan Harris

Dr. Katherine Tuttle, Providence’s executive director for research for the Inland Northwest, has received the most prestigious award given out by the American Society of Nephrology.

GSI joins groups opposing EPA ruling

Water quality standards would revert to 2016 rule if lawsuit succeeds

December 7, 2023

Dylan Harris

Employer groups in Washington state filed a lawsuit on Dec. 4 challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s new water quality standards for the state.