https://www.spokanejournal.com/rss en-us SeaPort Airlines is launching a new seasonal route between Spokane’s Felts Field and Olympia Regional Airport starting Jan. 8, 2027, giving Eastern Washington residents another way to travel to the capital city during the state legislative session. SeaPort Airlines is launching a new seasonal route between Spokane’s Felts Field and Olympia Regional Airport starting Jan. 8, 2027, giving Eastern Washington residents another way to travel to the capital city during the state legislative session.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18901 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:32:54 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18901-seaport-airlines-launches-seasonal-service-to-olympia SeaPort-(3)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com When college athletes gained the ability to profit from their name, image, and likeness in 2021, Gonzaga University student Jesse Riodil saw an opportunity that never materialized for him during his four years playing on the men’s soccer team. When college athletes gained the ability to profit from their name, image, and likeness in 2021, Gonzaga University student Jesse Riodil saw an opportunity that never materialized for him during his four years playing on the men’s soccer team.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18895 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18895-gu-students-launch-app-to-connect-businesses-with-athletes NIL-(15)_web.jpg Energy leaders from 20 Dutch companies and institutions met in Spokane in October to tackle grid management challenges and digital energy solutions alongside regional leaders from Avista, Itron, WSU, and the city of Spokane. Energy leaders from 20 Dutch companies and institutions met in Spokane in October to tackle grid management challenges and digital energy solutions alongside regional leaders from Avista, Itron, WSU, and the city of Spokane.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18894 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18894-delegation-of-dutch-energy-professionals-make-stop-in-spokane Panel-(26)_web.jpg The use of mass timber is steadily growing as rising construction costs push building developers toward more cost-effective materials, according to some Spokane area manufacturers and contractors. The use of mass timber is steadily growing as rising construction costs push building developers toward more cost-effective materials, according to some Spokane area manufacturers and contractors.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18892 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18892-mass-timber-usage-slowly-trending-upwards-here Mercer-Spokane_Quality-Control-Lab_web.jpg Topgolf’s plans for a new 35,000-square-foot entertainment facility are moving forward following the company's October purchase of 11 acres of land along Interstate 90, in Liberty Lake. Topgolf’s plans for a new 35,000-square-foot entertainment facility are moving forward following the company's October purchase of 11 acres of land along Interstate 90, in Liberty Lake.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18888 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18888-topgolfs-liberty-lake-plans-progress-with-liberty-lake-land-sale 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. 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.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18887 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18887-lincoln-heights-nature-store-changes-hands Birds14_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com When Scale House Market opened in May 2025, the goal was to establish a year-round farmers' market and support 65 farm-based businesses. Eighteen months later, it has surpassed expectations, supporting between 150 and 175 small businesses spanning agricultural operators, food producers, bakers, makers, artisans, dairy farmers, cattle ranchers, among others. When Scale House Market opened in May 2025, the goal was to establish a year-round farmers' market and support 65 farm-based businesses. Eighteen months later, it has surpassed expectations, supporting between 150 and 175 small businesses spanning agricultural operators, food producers, bakers, makers, artisans, dairy farmers, cattle ranchers, among others.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18886 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18886-catching-up-with-brittany-tyler-four-roots-llc-owner-and-ceo Brittany-(2)_web.jpg Seattle-based general contractor Sellen Construction Co. Inc. is expanding into Spokane County with a new office in the University District. Seattle-based general contractor Sellen Construction Co. Inc. is expanding into Spokane County with a new office in the University District.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18882 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18882-seattle-contractor-expands-into-spokane Sellen-(11)_web.jpg 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. 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.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18879 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18879-ia-driven-adversaries-top-cyber-threat-list Cybersecurity1_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Two years after developing its Small Business Administration lending department, RiverBank Holding Co., the parent company of Spokane-based RiverBank, has become the county’s top SBA lender. The increase in SBA lending comes as the community bank establishes a director of fintech position, reinforcing its founding principles of relationship banking and technology. Two years after developing its Small Business Administration lending department, RiverBank Holding Co., the parent company of Spokane-based RiverBank, has become the county’s top SBA lender. The increase in SBA lending comes as the community bank establishes a director of fintech position, reinforcing its founding principles of relationship banking and technology.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18876 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18876-sba-lending-fintech-fuel-riverbanks-growth Riverbank-(1)_web.jpg Storhäug Engineering Inc. is experiencing high demand for its engineering, design, and consulting services in Spokane County, prompting the Spokane-based company to expand its geographic reach, says principal Austin Storhäug. Storhäug Engineering Inc. is experiencing high demand for its engineering, design, and consulting services in Spokane County, prompting the Spokane-based company to expand its geographic reach, says principal Austin Storhäug.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18875 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18875-storhaug-stays-busy-expands-service-borders Storhaug-(9)_web.jpg 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. 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.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18874 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18874-north-spokane-gets-new-retailers-and-eateries 4Pack2_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com At Washington Trust Bank's headquarters, the financial institution has saved more than 5 million gallons of water and roughly $18,000 in annual utility costs thanks to a partnership between K&H Facility Services LLC and the city of Spokane’s Water Wise Commercial Efficiency Auditing Program. At Washington Trust Bank's headquarters, the financial institution has saved more than 5 million gallons of water and roughly $18,000 in annual utility costs thanks to a partnership between K&H Facility Services LLC and the city of Spokane’s Water Wise Commercial Efficiency Auditing Program. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18866 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18866-water-wise-helps-commercial-buildings-stay-efficient Water-(5)_web.jpg 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. 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.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18861 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18861-ethos-civil-targets-spokane-growth Ethos4_web.jpg Rising small business loan demand is bolstering some Inland Northwest banks in the third quarter, but persistent inflation, high interest rates, and trade tariffs are depressing agricultural and commercial borrowing. Rising small business loan demand is bolstering some Inland Northwest banks in the third quarter, but persistent inflation, high interest rates, and trade tariffs are depressing agricultural and commercial borrowing.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18853 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18853-q3-earnings-mixed-inw-banks-report RegionalBanks_23_web.jpg 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. 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.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18849 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18849-world-market-opens-spokane-valley-location Market46_web.jpg 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. 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.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18848 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18848-messinger-takes-lead-at-fulcrum-financial Fulcrum14_web.jpg Part of planning and managing business risk is not putting all your eggs in one basket. Saving for retirement independent of the value of your business is one way you can begin diversifying and safeguarding yourself from business risk. Part of planning and managing business risk is not putting all your eggs in one basket. Saving for retirement independent of the value of your business is one way you can begin diversifying and safeguarding yourself from business risk.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18843 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18843-diversify-small-business-risk-through-retirement-planning Shea-Meehan_headshot_7.6.26_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Spokane Valley-based Numerica Credit Union has announced plans to merge with Springfield, Oregon-based SELCO Community Credit Union in a proposed “merger of equals." Spokane Valley-based Numerica Credit Union has announced plans to merge with Springfield, Oregon-based SELCO Community Credit Union in a proposed “merger of equals."

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18870 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:08:15 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18870-numerica-announces-merger-with-oregon-based-credit-union Cicero_Pullquote_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Red Lion Hotel Templin’s on the River, a Post Falls waterfront hotel overlooking the Spokane River, will close on Friday Oct. 23 as its ownership group, which includes Hayden-based StanCraft, considers options to "reinvigorate the property." Red Lion Hotel Templin’s on the River, a Post Falls waterfront hotel overlooking the Spokane River, will close on Friday Oct. 23 as its ownership group, which includes Hayden-based StanCraft, considers options to "reinvigorate the property."

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18837 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18837-templins-on-the-river-to-close-to-consider-upgrades StancraftBreaking.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson has selected nine low-income census tracts in Spokane County — seven of which are located within Spokane city limits — for the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson has selected nine low-income census tracts in Spokane County — seven of which are located within Spokane city limits — for the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18836 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18836-seven-census-tracts-in-spokane-nominated-for-federal-program OpportunityZones_Map_web.jpg Electric Photoland is renovating a 1,000-square-foot, public-facing location at River Park Square to open Photo Mart, an in-person studio for photo shoots and group experiences. Electric Photoland is renovating a 1,000-square-foot, public-facing location at River Park Square to open Photo Mart, an in-person studio for photo shoots and group experiences.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18833 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18833-electric-photoland-plans-downtown-walk-in-studio Photoland-(12)_web.jpg Despite recent staffing and service reductions across Spokane's healthcare sector, some providers here expect to maintain their workforces and offerings, even as they face rising expenses, growing patient demand, and difficulties with Medicaid compensation. Despite recent staffing and service reductions across Spokane's healthcare sector, some providers here expect to maintain their workforces and offerings, even as they face rising expenses, growing patient demand, and difficulties with Medicaid compensation.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18832 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18832-healthcare-providers-face-several-challenges CoinMedicalChart_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Spokane-based organizations Greater Spokane Incorporated, LaunchPad Inland Northwest Foundation, and Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County are partnering with Seattle-based Life Science Washington to expand access to resources and support for life science entrepreneurs in the greater Spokane region. Spokane-based organizations Greater Spokane Incorporated, LaunchPad Inland Northwest Foundation, and Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County are partnering with Seattle-based Life Science Washington to expand access to resources and support for life science entrepreneurs in the greater Spokane region.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18831 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18831-spokane-groups-form-alliance-with-life-science-washington MarcCummings_PullQuote_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com When Spokane Comedy Club opened in 2016, co-owner Adam Norwest was cautioned that it might not work. Ten years later, it's one of the most requested venues by performers and has helped grow Spokane's comedy scene. When Spokane Comedy Club opened in 2016, co-owner Adam Norwest was cautioned that it might not work. Ten years later, it's one of the most requested venues by performers and has helped grow Spokane's comedy scene.  

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18826 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18826-catching-up-with-the-spokane-comedy-club-owners Comedy-(8)_web.jpg Two Spokane restaurants are turning ghost stories into business opportunities by using haunted histories, themed dining experiences, and seasonal events to attract customers. Two Spokane restaurants are turning ghost stories into business opportunities by using haunted histories, themed dining experiences, and seasonal events to attract customers. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18825 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18825-haunted-histories-boost-local-restaurants Haunted34_web.jpg Spokane-based CM Development & Construction LLC is planning an 11-unit townhome project on more than half an acre of land bordering the Ben Burr Trail near Spokane’s South Perry District. Spokane-based CM Development & Construction LLC is planning an 11-unit townhome project on more than half an acre of land bordering the Ben Burr Trail near Spokane’s South Perry District.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18824 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18824-new-infill-housing-coming-to-south-hill ben-burr-2_web.jpg 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18822 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18822-inland-robotaxi-maps-autonomous-cab-service Robotaxi8_web.jpg The city of Spokane is leveraging over $1.3 million raised through its temporary fire recovery fund to cover asbestos testing and assist families rebuilding after the August wildfires. The city of Spokane is leveraging over $1.3 million raised through its temporary fire recovery fund to cover asbestos testing and assist families rebuilding after the August wildfires.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18821 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18821-city-leverages-donations-for-wildfire-relief Housing-(9)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Driven by booming demand for weight loss medications, medical spas across the Inland Northwest are rapidly expanding beyond traditional cosmetic procedures into full-service wellness and metabolic health centers. For many operators, offering these treatments supports clinic growth and provides a financial boost amid rising operational costs. Driven by booming demand for weight loss medications, medical spas across the Inland Northwest are rapidly expanding beyond traditional cosmetic procedures into full-service wellness and metabolic health centers. For many operators, offering these treatments supports clinic growth and provides a financial boost amid rising operational costs.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18820 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18820-inland-northwest-med-spas-embrace-wellness-boom Med-(10)_web.jpg