Opinion https://www.spokanejournal.com/rss en-us Legislative session ends with uncertainty for the path ahead http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18146 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18146-uncertainty-in-the-path-ahead Entrepreneurs build free, prosperous America http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18144 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18144-entrepreneurs-build-free-prosperous-america Don Brunell Guest opinion: Smart trade policy matters to state's agricultural sector Eastern Washington’s prosperity depends on agricultural producers. Profitable farming depends on access to global markets, fair rules, and long-term planning. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18101 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18101-rooted-in-the-land-connected-to-the-world Baumgartner_McGregor_web.jpg Increasing housing diversity in Spokane will help support equity, homeownership http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18088 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18088-increasing-housing-diversity-in-spokane-will-help-support-equity-homeownership Why Idaho mining matters for growth, innovation, US national security interests http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18044 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18044-why-idaho-mining-matters-now Benjamin-Davenport_web.jpg Airport offers more than just a runway, functioning as a vital economic anchor http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18034 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18034-airport-offers-more-than-just-a-runway-functioning-as-a-vital-economic-anchor What is the value of Spokane Colleges? http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18031 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18031-what-is-the-value-of-spokane-colleges Dr-Kevin-Brockbank-web.jpg Spokane's future depends on success of startup ecosystem http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17989 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17989-spokanes-future-depends-on-success-of-startup-ecosystem Washington’s competitive edge is eroding http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17986 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17986-washingtons-competitive-edge-is-eroding Kris-Johson_web.jpg Washington needs a pro-growth economic agenda http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17935 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17935-washington-needs-a-pro-growth-economic-agenda Kris-Johson_web.jpg The Journal's View: Leaders advance justice and health reform http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17917 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17917-the-journals-view-safe-and-healthy-optimism The Journal's View: Hurting businesses won't fix budget http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17875 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17875-the-journals-view-why-raising-costs-wont-lower-prices Skilled worker, electricity shortages thwarting manufacturing reshoring http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17870 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17870-skilled-worker-electricity-shortages-thwarting-manufacturing-reshoring Don Brunell Washington businesses shine as pillars in their communities http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17809 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17809-generosity-excellence-and-caution Kris-Johson_web.jpg The Journal's View: Establishing trust is priority for journalism in the AI era http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17769 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17769-ai-in-the-newsroom Bush evokes memories of a kinder America http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17767 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17767-bushs-words-bring-back-memories-of-a-kinder-gentler-america Don Brunell The Journal's View: Proposed parking tax seems tone deaf to core businesses http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17739 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17739-the-journals-view-parking-tax-proposal-appears-tone-deaf It’s time to get serious about solving our state’s energy challenges http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17705 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17705-its-time-to-get-serious-about-solving-our-states-energy-challenges Kris-Johson_web.jpg Guest Commentary: China critical to American metals supply http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17696 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17696-guest-commentary-china-critical-to-american-metals-supply Don Brunell The Journal's View: Pulse survey sheds light on quality of life here http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17692 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17692-journals-view-quality-of-life-index-score-dims The Journal's View: Homegrown companies give reasons for optimism http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17648 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17648-the-journals-view-homegrown-companies-give-reasons-for-optimism Ninth-annual bus tour highlights Washington’s makers http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17639 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17639-ninth-annual-bus-tour-highlights-washingtons-makers Kris-Johson_web.jpg The Journal's View: Together Spokane initiative warrants support http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17597 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17597-together-spokane Guest commentary: Lessons from Boise hold hope for Spokane http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17582 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17582-lessons-from-boise-hope-for-spokane Gavin-Cooley-mug-2_web.jpg Guest Commentary: Alternative energy may help cut foreign dependency http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17543 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17543-water-engines-sand-batteries-new-climate-friendly-innovations Don Brunell The Journal's View: Downtown vacancy rate requires increased attention, changes http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17541 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17541-downtown-vacancy-rate-requires-increased-attention-changes The Journal's View: Parking 2 People can boost housing development http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17503 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17503-the-journals-view Guest Commentary: Rushed sales tax law will raise costs for all Washingtonians http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17501 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17501-rushed-sales-tax-law-will-raise-costs-for-all-washingtonians Kris-Johson_web.jpg The Journal's View: Local credit unions deserve praise for promoting parity http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17467 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17467-the-journals-view-area-credit-unions-deserve-praise-for-promoting-parity Guest Commentary: For families and employers, Washington is becoming unaffordable http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17463 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17463-for-families-and-employers-washington-is-becoming-unaffordable Kris-Johson_web.jpg