Spokane Valley-based Orchard Crest LLC, which operates as Orchard Crest Retirement Community, is preparing for a flood of baby boomer retirees by offering multiple levels of care and new amenities.

Washington state legislative agendas for the city of Spokane and Greater Spokane Incorporated indicate that their priorities for the 2026 legislative session will focus on clarifying taxes, reducing costs for residents, and improving infrastructure and housing affordability, but lobbying efforts from the two entities face an added challenge due to a tight state budget.

A proposed 36-unit apartment complex just north of Spokane city limits, meant to fill a middle housing role, is under consideration for a conditional use permit.

Spokane County stands to reap the rewards of a robust sports season in 2026 with an estimated $110 million combined economic impact from major athletic events and professional teams in the area.

Economic growth is projected in North Idaho in 2026 due to a diversified economy and rapid job expansion, however the the availability of attainable housing in the region is expected to pose challenges, some economic development officials say.

Construction activity in Spokane County is expected to remain steady in 2026 while the industry faces uncertainty around interest rates, tariffs, and workforce shortages, industry experts say.

When Beau Burdett visited the Inland Northwest in June to check out Kirishian Imports, a Spokane-based rug retailer and cleaner he was considering purchasing, what he found scared him — in a good way.

At least $577 million in Spokane County manufacturing facility investments, developments, and expansions are planned, underway, or have wrapped up since July by major regional employers including Kaiser Aluminum Corp., Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, and Solstice Advanced Materials Inc.

A new Midwest Motor Express Inc. truck dock is being planned in Spokane's Hillyard neighborhood, according to a State Environmental Policy Act application filed earlier this month.