ePublishing Magazine https://www.spokanejournal.com/rss/articles Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18741-spokane-leaders-deserve-kudos-for-recovery http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18741 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18740-ai-cant-replace-your-public-speaking-skills http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18740 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc. is investing $150 million in a Post Falls manufacturing facility to meet the company's high demand for power grid protection products. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc. is investing $150 million in a Post Falls manufacturing facility to meet the company's high demand for power grid protection products.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18739-schweitzer-invests-150-million-in-post-falls-manufacturing http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18739 Some Inland Northwest companies are facing security concerns and public perception issues as they integrate artificial intelligence tools into their operations. A new program at Gonzaga University, however, could help businesses address some of those challenges. Some Inland Northwest companies are facing security concerns and public perception issues as they integrate artificial intelligence tools into their operations. A new program at Gonzaga University, however, could help businesses address some of those challenges.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18738-businesses-address-ai-usage-concerns http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18738 The Lilac Room, an upscale craft cocktail lounge tucked between Spokane Comedy Club and Gamers Arcade Bar, is now open at 319 W. Sprague, in downtown Spokane. The Lilac Room, an upscale craft cocktail lounge tucked between Spokane Comedy Club and Gamers Arcade Bar, is now open at 319 W. Sprague, in downtown Spokane.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18737-the-lilac-room-opens-in-downtown http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18737 Spokane-based Novara Energy Alliance is preparing to host its inaugural Novara Energy Summit 2026, where innovators, researchers, and leaders will convene to identify the most pressing energy challenges facing the Inland Northwest. Spokane-based Novara Energy Alliance is preparing to host its inaugural Novara Energy Summit 2026, where innovators, researchers, and leaders will convene to identify the most pressing energy challenges facing the Inland Northwest. 

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18736-novara-energy-alliance-to-convene-industry-leaders http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18736 Primarily driven by outside capital and nationwide corporate interest, a wave of business acquisitions and early-stage investments has swept through the Inland Northwest this summer. From Missouri and South Dakota to Georgia and Utah, out-of-town buyers and national firms are acquiring and investing in established Spokane-area companies across a variety of industries. Primarily driven by outside capital and nationwide corporate interest, a wave of business acquisitions and early-stage investments has swept through the Inland Northwest this summer. From Missouri and South Dakota to Georgia and Utah, out-of-town buyers and national firms are acquiring and investing in established Spokane-area companies across a variety of industries.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18734-spokane-cos-draw-outside-interest-capital http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18734 Terrain, the nonprofit arts organization that began as a one-off event nearly two decades ago, is entering a new era of growth as it expands its staff, programs, and economic impact on Spokane’s creative community. Terrain, the nonprofit arts organization that began as a one-off event nearly two decades ago, is entering a new era of growth as it expands its staff, programs, and economic impact on Spokane’s creative community.   

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18731-catching-up-with-terrain-executive-director-ginger-ewing http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18731 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18733-largest-retirement-homes http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18733 Several public amenity projects collectively valued at over $4 million are planned at or near Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane. Several public amenity projects collectively valued at over $4 million are planned at or near Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18735-new-public-projects-coming-to-riverfront-park http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18735 A March 2027 opening is now slated for a new five-story senior living community, dubbed Vineyard Park North Spokane, at 7609 N. Division, bringing 128 new units to Spokane's North Side. A March 2027 opening is now slated for a new five-story senior living community, dubbed Vineyard Park North Spokane, at 7609 N. Division, bringing 128 new units to Spokane's North Side.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18727-fourth-vineyard-park-community-in-works-here http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18727 Fitness club operator and Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion LLC is opening a $5 million, 30,000-square-foot gym facility in Coeur d’Alene. Fitness club operator and Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion LLC is opening a $5 million, 30,000-square-foot gym facility in Coeur d’Alene.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18726-crunch-fitness-opening-space-in-coeur-dalene http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18726 Caught between shifting federal administrative rulemaking and ongoing litigation, some Washington state agricultural employers are struggling to navigate changing wage requirements and H-2A guest-worker regulations. Caught between shifting federal administrative rulemaking and ongoing litigation, some Washington state agricultural employers are struggling to navigate changing wage requirements and H-2A guest-worker regulations. 

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18723-agriculture-labor-crunch-drives-h-2a-growth http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18723 Riverview Retirement Community has earned accreditation for its RiverCare home health division, expanding services to meet a surge in seniors who are choosing to age in place rather than move to a facility. Riverview Retirement Community has earned accreditation for its RiverCare home health division, expanding services to meet a surge in seniors who are choosing to age in place rather than move to a facility.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18722-riverview-wants-to-care-for-all-seniors-in-spokane http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18722 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18721-new-hires-and-promotions-sept-24 http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18721 Following its recent relocation to Kent, Washington, BuyWander Inc. has raised $21 million in Series A funding as the Spokane Valley-founded auction marketplace prepares to expand into more U.S. cities, invest in technology, and build its leadership team. Following its recent relocation to Kent, Washington, BuyWander Inc. has raised $21 million in Series A funding as the Spokane Valley-founded auction marketplace prepares to expand into more U.S. cities, invest in technology, and build its leadership team. 

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18720-buywander-secures-21m-in-capital-funding http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18720 Spokane-based law firm Stevens Clay PS is expanding its team to help clients in the education sector navigate increasingly complex regulations. Spokane-based law firm Stevens Clay PS is expanding its team to help clients in the education sector navigate increasingly complex regulations. 

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18719-stevens-clay-grows-as-schools-legal-needs-rise http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18719 LaunchNW wants to ensure that funds from the landmark $17.1 billion settlement with Meta Platforms are dedicated to mitigating the harms that initiated the lawsuit rather than plugging the state budget. LaunchNW wants to ensure that funds from the landmark $17.1 billion settlement with Meta Platforms are dedicated to mitigating the harms that initiated the lawsuit rather than plugging the state budget.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18713-launchnw-pushes-for-meta-funds-to-support-youth-programs http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18713 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18712-business-calendar-sept-24-oct-7 http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18712 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18710-business-licenses-sept-24 http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18710 For many business owners, owning the property where they conduct business provides operational stability for the business and financial diversification and tax benefits for the owner. When it comes time to sell the business, a prospective buyer may want to purchase that real estate along with the business itself. For many business owners, owning the property where they conduct business provides operational stability for the business and financial diversification and tax benefits for the owner. When it comes time to sell the business, a prospective buyer may want to purchase that real estate along with the business itself.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18709-selling-your-business-without-selling-your-building http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18709 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18728-new-car-dealers http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18728 Voltage Electronics is expected to more than double its annual revenue this year as the Spokane Valley-based resale company adds employees and expands its livestream shopping operation. Voltage Electronics is expected to more than double its annual revenue this year as the Spokane Valley-based resale company adds employees and expands its livestream shopping operation.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18708-voltage-electronics-rides-live-shopping-surge http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18708 A coordinated relationship between a CPA and a qualified insurance and financial adviser can become extremely valuable. The CPA helps the client build and grow the business. The adviser helps the client protect income, continuity, and the retirement strategy that business is supposed to support. A coordinated relationship between a CPA and a qualified insurance and financial adviser can become extremely valuable. The CPA helps the client build and grow the business. The adviser helps the client protect income, continuity, and the retirement strategy that business is supposed to support.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18707-what-happens-when-a-company-owner-cant-work http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18707 Across our region, businesses are changing hands. While 350,000 U.S. baby boomers attempt to sell their businesses annually, the Inland Northwest alone holds a pool of 49,000 baby boomer-owned businesses facing transition. However, local and national success rates hover between 20% and 30%. When viable businesses simply close, long-time community legacies can disappear with them. Across our region, businesses are changing hands. While 350,000 U.S. baby boomers attempt to sell their businesses annually, the Inland Northwest alone holds a pool of 49,000 baby boomer-owned businesses facing transition. However, local and national success rates hover between 20% and 30%. When viable businesses simply close, long-time community legacies can disappear with them.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18706-who-will-own-the-business-next http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18706 For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Alicia Barbieri, co-president of Goodale & Barbieri, to discuss the commercial real estate market. For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Alicia Barbieri, co-president of Goodale & Barbieri, to discuss the commercial real estate market.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18711-five-takeaways-commercial-real-estate-market http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18711 A wave of class-action employment cases is surging across Washington, including many alleging violations of the state’s meal and rest break requirements. A wave of class-action employment cases is surging across Washington, including many alleging violations of the state’s meal and rest break requirements.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18704-washington-wage-and-hour-lawsuit-surge http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18704 Most people picture Medicare as roughly the same deal for everyone. You turn 65, you sign up, and the premiums come out of your Social Security check. For a lot of retirees that is exactly how it works. But above a certain income, Medicare quietly adds a surcharge on top of your Part B and Part D premiums. Most people picture Medicare as roughly the same deal for everyone. You turn 65, you sign up, and the premiums come out of your Social Security check. For a lot of retirees that is exactly how it works. But above a certain income, Medicare quietly adds a surcharge on top of your Part B and Part D premiums.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18705-the-medicare-surcharge-nobody-sees-coming http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18705 Kristopher Pockell is a software engineering manager at Liberty Lake-based OpenEye by day and the co-founder of Spokane Valley-based Elixir Sauce Co. by night. Kristopher Pockell is a software engineering manager at Liberty Lake-based OpenEye by day and the co-founder of Spokane Valley-based Elixir Sauce Co. by night.

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18665-2026-rising-stars-kristopher-pockell http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18665 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18703-going-far-together-2026-class-of-rising-stars-redefines-leadership http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18703