Education & Talent

MultiCare plans to shut down eye clinics

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:52:55 -0400

Vision care services in the Spokane area will be impacted in the new year, as three MultiCare Rockwood eye clinics will close in Spokane County effective Dec. 31.

EWU moves to next phase of Roos Field renovations

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:43:09 -0400

Eastern Washington University is moving forward with an $8 million renovation at Roos Field as part of the university's long-term plan to invest nearly $250 million in campus facilities over the next decade.

Spokane-area higher ed sees slow, steady admissions

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Student enrollment at several colleges and universities in Spokane County has been flat or slowly increasing in the last two years after pandemic-era declines, but leaders at some institutions contend that the higher education environment in Spokane is generally healthy.

Meet & Greet with Kevin Williams

dylanh@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Kevin Williams stepped into his new role as CEO of the Spokane Workforce Council in May. Williams joined the Spokane Workforce Council in 2022 and has been in the workforce development field for a decade.

Staffing agency provides disaster relief workers

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

An Inland Northwest staffing agency has deployed dozens of workers to help with wildfire recovery efforts, as the recent Spokane Complex Fires have driven up demand for demolition and cleanup laborers.

EWU pushes forward with green energy plans

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Eastern Washington University is accelerating its sustainability efforts with a roadmap of projects including the implementation of a solar array, geothermal heating and cooling, carbon capturing, and a microturbine that uses existing steam production to create electricity.

Young entrepreneurs mean business at youth market

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Young entrepreneurs are preparing to turn their ideas into real-world business experience at the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Business Market, scheduled Aug. 22.

New CEO joins Remcon, plans for future growth

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Airway Heights-based conveyor system manufacturer Remcon Equipment Inc. has hired new CEO Sean Johnston, who plans to use his background in artificial intelligence and technology to improve operational efficiency and grow the company.

Spokane architectural firm MMEC to close

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

MMEC Architecture & Interiors LLC plans to cease operations at the end of September due to several postpandemic challenges.

Veteran entrepreneurs find support in Spokane

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane County's large military and veteran community is helping to sustain a significant network of veteran-owned businesses, with local organizations working to connect former service members with the resources needed to start and grow companies.

A whole new ballgame

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Gonzaga University has officially entered the Pac-12 Conference, and the move could prove to be one of the most consequential decisions in the history of its athletic program, especially concerning the school’s storied men’s basketball team.

Universities support AI-powered automation

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Some Inland Northwest-based manufacturers are starting to experiment with artificial intelligence to combat an ongoing skilled worker shortage and to improve operational efficiency.

Meet & Greet with Laura Galloway

dylanh@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

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.

INW employers are turning to skills-based hiring

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

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.

Together Spokane creates new pipeline of work

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

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.

OneAEC to join national marketing group SMPS

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

OneAEC, a Spokane-based nonprofit serving architecture, engineering, and construction professionals, is preparing to transition into a new regional chapter of Alexandria, Virginia-based Society for Marketing Professional Services in 2027.

Providence reorganizes behavioral health staffing

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

As behavioral health patients at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center age and their medical needs grow more complex, the hospital is redesigning its staffing strategy for inpatient psychiatric services.

Whitworth launches new four-year nursing program

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Whitworth University will launch its new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in fall 2027 to address the growing need for trained nurses across the Pacific Northwest.

Aging adults exceed capacity for care

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Washington state is on the leading edge of a demographic shift that is placing pressure on senior housing providers, long-term care operators, healthcare systems, and developers as the state's aging population grows substantially faster than the workforce and housing inventory needed to support it.

Strategic partnership reaches into communities

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Ten years ago, when the University of Washington and Gonzaga University announced a strategic partnership to expand health sciences education in Spokane, they were met with community and legislative support.

City, SPS announce new child care partnership

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:47 -0400

The city of Spokane and Spokane Public Schools are partnering on a new pilot program aimed at increasing access to affordable, high-quality child care in schools, the city announced in a press release on June 22.

Retiring attorney transfers closing operations

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane-based Vista Title & Escrow LLC has assumed the residential and commercial closing operations of Robert S. Delaney PLLC, also of Spokane, following the June 15 retirement of longtime attorney Bob Delaney.

Legal workforce shows resilience in Spokane

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Slow new job growth and high annual turnover characterize the current job market for attorneys in Spokane County, making for a resilient and stable environment, some industry experts here say.

SNAP names Amber Johnson as incoming CEO

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners and SNAP Financial Access have named Chief Operating Officer Amber Johnson as the organizations’ next CEO.

Spokane consultant offers specialized training

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

A Spokane entrepreneur is leveraging 62 years of experience in the industrial pump industry by offering educational seminars to maintenance workers and engineers here and across the Inland Northwest.

Barton English School leader evolves program

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

When Becky Rempe arrived at the Barton English School at First Presbyterian Church of Spokane, the decades-old program consisted largely of one-on-one tutoring sessions. Today, the school is abuzz with conversations in multiple languages as immigrants, refugees, volunteers, and residents gather to learn and engage with each other and the community.

Gonzaga program drives women's leadership gains

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Hundreds of women have benefitted from a leadership program at Gonzaga University since its creation more than a decade ago.

Strength in unity: The power of peer leadership

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

True leaders support other leaders. Whether it is a peer, colleague, or friend in a leadership role, one of the most impactful contributions you can make as a leader is to offer your support.

$25M renovation at SCC scheduled for July start

Thu, 07 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane Community College is preparing to start construction on a $25 million partial renovation of the campus’s oldest building, known as Old Main, that will relocate the building's primary entrance from the North Spokane Corridor-facing west side to face the east and consolidate the school’s student services under one roof.

Spokane Colleges Foundation recognizes Journal publisher

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:49:47 -0400

The Spokane Colleges Foundation has named Paul Read, publisher of the Spokane Journal of Business and Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, as the 2026 Distinguished Alumni of the Year.