ePublishing Magazine https://www.spokanejournal.com/rss/articles Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18546-every-vote-matters-in-august-primary http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18546 LaunchPad Inland Northwest Foundation has secured a $100,000 grant as it expands its InnovateINW initiative to include partnerships, an AI & Cyber Network, and programming aimed at helping businesses adapt to artificial intelligence. LaunchPad Inland Northwest Foundation has secured a $100,000 grant as it expands its InnovateINW initiative to include partnerships, an AI & Cyber Network, and programming aimed at helping businesses adapt to artificial intelligence.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18545-innovateinw-nabs-infrastructure-ecosystem-grant http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18545 National transportation engineering and planning company Kittelson & Associates Inc. has relocated its Spokane office to the eighth floor of the Bank of America building, at 601 W. Riverside. National transportation engineering and planning company Kittelson & Associates Inc. has relocated its Spokane office to the eighth floor of the Bank of America building, at 601 W. Riverside.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18547-kittleson-and-associates-relocates-to-downtown-spokane http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18547 Lakeside Cos. has acquired The Highlands Golf Course in Post Falls, where the company plans to improve the course and its amenities following the conclusion of this year’s golf season. Lakeside Cos. has acquired The Highlands Golf Course in Post Falls, where the company plans to improve the course and its amenities following the conclusion of this year’s golf season. 

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18544-highlands-golf-course-acquired-by-cda-company http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18544 Consistent donation growth continues to push the Numerica Charitable Fund to new levels as the program distributed 40% more in grants year over year during the 12 months ending in May, according to Numerica Credit Union reports. Consistent donation growth continues to push the Numerica Charitable Fund to new levels as the program distributed 40% more in grants year over year during the 12 months ending in May, according to Numerica Credit Union reports.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18543-numerica-hits-new-mark-with-charitable-fund http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18543 Some Inland Northwest-based manufacturers are starting to experiment with artificial intelligence to combat an ongoing skilled worker shortage and to improve operational efficiency. Some Inland Northwest-based manufacturers are starting to experiment with artificial intelligence to combat an ongoing skilled worker shortage and to improve operational efficiency.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18540-manufacturers-try-out-ai-powered-automation http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18540 "Follow the Blooms," an eight-episode series that takes viewers behind the scenes at Inland Northwest flower farms and the floral installations made from their harvests, has started streaming nationally on PBS, with a second season already in production. "Follow the Blooms," an eight-episode series that takes viewers behind the scenes at Inland Northwest flower farms and the floral installations made from their harvests, has started streaming nationally on PBS, with a second season already in production.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18537-catching-up-with-katie-lila-host-of-follow-the-blooms http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18537 Hayden-based Viking Construction Inc. is building a mixed-use development, tentatively dubbed Westwood Pines, located north of Highway 53 and a half-mile mile northeast of Lakeland High School, in Rathdrum. Hayden-based Viking Construction Inc. is building a mixed-use development, tentatively dubbed Westwood Pines, located north of Highway 53 and a half-mile mile northeast of Lakeland High School, in Rathdrum.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18536-large-rathdrum-community-project-in-works http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18536 Laura Galloway began her new role as dean of Whitworth University’s School of Business on July 1 after relocating to Spokane from San Diego, where she previously worked for University of Massachusetts Global, a California-based online institution, most recently as associate vice chancellor for institutional curriculum, assessment, and academic policy. Laura Galloway began her new role as dean of Whitworth University’s School of Business on July 1 after relocating to Spokane from San Diego, where she previously worked for University of Massachusetts Global, a California-based online institution, most recently as associate vice chancellor for institutional curriculum, assessment, and academic policy.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18534-meet-and-greet-with-laura-galloway http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18534 Post Falls Historical Society Inc. and the building it resides in are facing uncertainty as the city of Post Falls considers bringing in a new tenant. Post Falls Historical Society Inc. and the building it resides in are facing uncertainty as the city of Post Falls considers bringing in a new tenant.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18539-post-falls-eyes-repurposing-historic-building http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18539 Coeur d'Alene-based retirement community, Bestland Senior Living, helps people transition from an independent life at home to an independent living community. Coeur d'Alene-based retirement community, Bestland Senior Living, helps people transition from an independent life at home to an independent living community.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18533-cda-retirement-community-awaits-silver-tsunami http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18533 Estate planning attorney Julie Olds says she is seeing a growing number of clients who don’t want to wait until they're gone to begin making a charitable impact. Instead, they are choosing to give during their lifetimes, allowing them to see the results of their philanthropy and involve family members in decisions about where their money goes. Estate planning attorney Julie Olds says she is seeing a growing number of clients who don’t want to wait until they're gone to begin making a charitable impact. Instead, they are choosing to give during their lifetimes, allowing them to see the results of their philanthropy and involve family members in decisions about where their money goes.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18532-giving-while-living-rises-in-the-inw http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18532 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18538-business-licenses-july-30-2026 http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18538 The population of adults age 85 and older in the Spokane area is projected to nearly quadruple, rising from 10,700 in 2025 to 40,400 by 2050 — a significantly higher growth rate than any other age group over the next 25 years. As the demographic grows older, the long-term care sector is expected to face higher demand for assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and adult family homes, creating new opportunities — and challenges — for providers across the region. The population of adults age 85 and older in the Spokane area is projected to nearly quadruple, rising from 10,700 in 2025 to 40,400 by 2050 — a significantly higher growth rate than any other age group over the next 25 years. As the demographic grows older, the long-term care sector is expected to face higher demand for assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and adult family homes, creating new opportunities — and challenges — for providers across the region.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18530-advanced-care-needs-fueled-by-aging-population http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18530 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18522-july-30-people-page http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18522 For people who want protection, flexibility, and predictable retirement income, a properly designed cash value life insurance policy — such as an Indexed Universal Life policy — paired with a Roth individual retirement account funded by a guaranteed lifetime income annuity can be a powerful planning combination. For people who want protection, flexibility, and predictable retirement income, a properly designed cash value life insurance policy — such as an Indexed Universal Life policy — paired with a Roth individual retirement account funded by a guaranteed lifetime income annuity can be a powerful planning combination. 

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18520-tax-free-retirement-planning http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18520 Washington Basset Rescue is preserving its nearly four-decade legacy by entrusting more than $50,000 in remaining assets to SpokAnimal C.A.R.E., a final effort by the Spokane-based rescue to help animals after its closure. Washington Basset Rescue is preserving its nearly four-decade legacy by entrusting more than $50,000 in remaining assets to SpokAnimal C.A.R.E., a final effort by the Spokane-based rescue to help animals after its closure.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18519-basset-rescues-legacy-lives-through-gift http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18519 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18518-in-home-care-providers http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18518 Northwest Fair Housing Alliance is facing a budget gap as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is delaying the funding of a key grant the nonprofit relies on. Northwest Fair Housing Alliance is facing a budget gap as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is delaying the funding of a key grant the nonprofit relies on.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18531-fair-housing-nonprofit-facing-budget-gap http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18531 Regardless of why you give, you should consider how you give. Efficient giving takes knowledge and a plan. When done well, it can leave you with more resources to give and, ultimately, increase the benefit received by a charity and the people or causes it serves. Regardless of why you give, you should consider how you give. Efficient giving takes knowledge and a plan. When done well, it can leave you with more resources to give and, ultimately, increase the benefit received by a charity and the people or causes it serves.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18517-you-gave-generously-but-did-you-give-efficiently http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18517 Hungry patrons in search of authentic British fare have a new option in Spokane's West Central neighborhood, where owners Mark Twigg and his wife Maureen Torphy are wrapping up the soft opening of Twiggy's Fish & Chips LLC. Hungry patrons in search of authentic British fare have a new option in Spokane's West Central neighborhood, where owners Mark Twigg and his wife Maureen Torphy are wrapping up the soft opening of Twiggy's Fish & Chips LLC.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18516-twiggys-brings-british-cuisine-to-spokane http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18516 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18515-business-calendar-july-30-august-12-2026 http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18515 The Journal of Business has selected 10 Spokane-area young professionals to be honored as the 2026 Rising Stars. This year’s slate of honorees includes six women and four men. They mark the 13th class of Rising Stars to be spotlighted by the Journal. The Journal of Business has selected 10 Spokane-area young professionals to be honored as the 2026 Rising Stars. This year’s slate of honorees includes six women and four men. They mark the 13th class of Rising Stars to be spotlighted by the Journal.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18514-journal-of-business-announces-rising-stars-for-2026 http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18514 As cloud computing and AI companies push to build new data centers that could consume as much electricity as small cities, Eastern Washington is showing up on the list of possible locations. As cloud computing and AI companies push to build new data centers that could consume as much electricity as small cities, Eastern Washington is showing up on the list of possible locations.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18476-america-can-win-the-ai-race-without-sending-the-bill-to-working-families http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18476 Two projects — a community sports facility and an office building — are planned in Spokane's Hillyard neighborhood. Two projects — a community sports facility and an office building —  are planned in Spokane's Hillyard neighborhood.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18512-office-sports-facility-planned-for-hillyard http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18512 Jessica “Jessie” Laughery joined Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce as president and CEO on May 11, replacing Lance Beck, who took a new job at Greater Spokane Incorporated. Jessica “Jessie” Laughery joined Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce as president and CEO on May 11, replacing Lance Beck, who took a new job at Greater Spokane Incorporated.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18511-meet-and-greet-with-jessica-jessie-laughery-greater-spokane-valley-chamber-of-commerce-president-and-ceo http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18511 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18513-were-making-progress-solving-spokanes-childcare-crisis http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18513 Complying with Washington state's Clean Buildings Act can prove costly for building owners, but there are some low-cost solutions that can help them save money and avoid fees, according to some energy efficiency experts here. Complying with Washington state's Clean Buildings Act can prove costly for building owners, but there are some low-cost solutions that can help them save money and avoid fees, according to some energy efficiency experts here.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18510-experts-suggest-simple-fixes-to-cut-power-bill http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18510 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18508-food-producers http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18508 The city of Spokane Valley has been awarded a $20.8 million federal grant to reconstruct the traffic-jammed interchange at Sullivan Road and Trent Avenue. The city of Spokane Valley has been awarded a $20.8 million federal grant to reconstruct the traffic-jammed interchange at Sullivan Road and Trent Avenue.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18504-spokane-valley-wins-21m-grant-for-sullivan-trent-interchange-project http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18504