Spokane-based meal preparation company Real Meals, a scratch-made meal delivery and pickup service, has doubled its workforce and expanded partnerships with gyms and senior living facilities as demand for convenient, prepared meals continues to grow, says Real Meals owner and chef Jenny Finau.

For nearly three decades, Reindeer Express LLC, in Reardan, has brought the holiday spirit to communities across the Inland Northwest, transporting reindeer to Christmas celebrations, shopping centers, and community events throughout Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

Wagstaff Inc. is scaling its nuclear manufacturing capacity with the launch of a new 18,000-square-foot shipping facility, a move designed to clear the way for high-tech fabrication projects at its Spokane Valley campus. 

Izzie Wayuono has transformed a viral food trend into a growing Spokane business with the opening of Izzie's K-Dogs in April.

Rising regulatory requirements, escalating operating costs and new state housing laws are creating financial pressures for landlords and property managers that ultimately affect tenants across the rental market.

The 2026 Spokane Pride Parade & Festival drew tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Spokane and Riverfront Park this past weekend, creating a significant economic impact as attendees supported local hotels, restaurants, retailers and other businesses throughout the weekend.

A surge in artificial intelligence investment is reshaping the venture capital landscape, driving record valuations and deal sizes while creating new challenges for startups that aren't centered on AI technology.

Kootenai Health has added one of the most advanced robotic-assisted surgical platforms available today to its main campus in Coeur d'Alene as part of a strategy to expand specialized care and invest in emerging medical technologies.

Spokane-based meal preparation company Real Meals, a scratch made meal delivery and pickup service, has doubled its workforce and expanded partnerships with gyms and senior living facilities as demand for convenient, prepared meals continues to grow.