Wild Birds Unlimited Inc., operating on Spokane's South Hill, is under new ownership following the acquisition of the avian product shop by longtime Montana franchisee operators John and Kathy Haigh.

Artificial intelligence is accelerating cybersecurity threats against businesses and government agencies, allowing criminals to potentially impersonate employees, steal sensitive information, and compromise corporate networks faster than organizations can respond, warn some cybersecurity experts.

More than $1.8 million in commercial renovations and build-outs is reshaping North Spokane's commercial corridors, including new locations for retailers Sephora and Spencer Gifts and restaurants Habit Burger & Grill and El Pollo Loco.

Tacoma, Washington-based engineering firm Ethos Civil LLC is expanding its presence in Spokane as demand for civil engineering, site development, project management, and entitlement services continues to drive growth across the Pacific Northwest.

Alameda, California-based World Market LLC has opened its second Spokane-area store, bringing 60 jobs to a 17,000-square-foot retail space, at 15110 E. Indiana in Spokane Valley.

Fueled by a 20% revenue increase and workforce expansion plans, Spokane-based Fulcrum Financial Group LLC is launching its next growth phase under new leadership following the retirement of founder Sarah Carlson.

MultiCare Inland Northwest Foundation is bringing fundraisers out of the ballroom and into more intimate settings through a new series that connects community donors with physicians, patients, and the medical services their contributions help support.

Two Spokane restaurants are turning ghost stories into business opportunities by using haunted histories, themed dining experiences, and seasonal events to attract customers. 

A Spokane-based startup is preparing to introduce autonomous taxi service to the Inland Northwest, with plans for a fleet of driverless Tesla Cybercabs and an operations hub in Liberty Lake. 

Seattle-based biotechnology company Orlance Inc. is expanding its vaccine research and development operations into Spokane County through a $250,000 grant from the Health Sciences and Services Authority of Spokane County, bringing new jobs and plans for clinical trials to the region.