Spokane staffing agencies are hopeful that hiring activity will strengthen in the months ahead, but the types of positions filled may look different than a few years ago, as employers place greater emphasis on skills, adaptability, and experience over traditional credentials such as college degrees.

Improvements of a 3.5-acre outdoor venue at the Shriners Event Center are positioning the West Plains facility to host more large-scale events, including concerts, weddings, festivals, and community gatherings.

Meetings and conventions continue to serve as a major economic engine for the Spokane region, generating tens of millions of dollars in visitor spending and supporting hotels, restaurants, retailers, entertainment venues, and other industries throughout the community.

Western Farms of Idaho is increasing production in the Inland Northwest, now delivering 30,000 eggs per week to two dozen Spokane-Coeur d'Alene-area restaurants and 14 retail stores. 

The city of Medical Lake is planning to expand recreation, tourism, and economic development opportunities after assuming ownership of 60 acres of land, including Waterfront Park and portions of the Medical Lake trail system.

Spokane Valley-based general contractor Hug Services Inc., which does business as Hug Construction, has acquired Construction Associates of Spokane Inc., a Spokane-based commercial general contracting company.

Construction is underway on new synthetic turf athletic fields at a pair of Spokane high schools, part of the Together Spokane initiative that is expected to bring stability for architects, engineers, and contractors in the region.

Smash'd Waffle House is quickly growing beyond owner Adam Smith's expectations of a modest eatery as the rapidly expanding breakfast destination is generating steady month-over-month revenue four months after opening its doors.

Spokane's decision to immediately halt new developments of computer data centers for one year could affect the city's ability to compete for future billion-dollar investments.

Crave NW is moving to downtown Spokane this summer with a larger footprint, new programming, and an expanded focus on helping independent restaurants, wineries, breweries, and artisan food producers grow.