Opinion

Maintaining progress requires more than scholarships

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

Washington needs a plan to grow the economy

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

Cash for empties incentivizes recycling

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

Navigating the long road home after wildfire destruction

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

Restoring trust, overcoming fatigue: Every vote matters in August primary

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

America's AI race shouldn't send the bill to working families

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

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.

We're making progress solving Spokane's childcare crisis

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

Rethinking affordable housing in Spokane County

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

Spokane County's housing crisis is now at a tipping point that demands bold thinking.

Celebrating 250 years of civic life in America

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

Right mission, wrong timing: Regrettably, we can't support transit tax

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

Spokane's fragmented system is a business problem

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

Task force roadmap must be different than previous efforts

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

On the road to inspire the next generation of builders

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

Feeling inclusive isn't enough for gender equity

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

Converting sewage is vital for freshwater needs

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

Washington employers are looking for the exit

Thu, 21 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Economic anxiety dulls quality of life index score

Thu, 21 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane is a rising star in state's life science sector

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

Who needs an attorney when you’ve got AI?

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

Will businesses really leave? That’s the wrong question

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Division over Spokane's emergency drive-thru ban

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Employers deserve to hear "thank you" more often

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Education funding gap threatens future of Spokane's workforce

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Businesses pay when ignoring drivers of health costs

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

In Spokane and across Eastern Washington, health care affordability is no longer a future concern. It's already shaping decisions that local employers are making today about jobs, growth, and compensation.

Legislative session ends with uncertainty for the path ahead

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Entrepreneurs build free, prosperous America

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Guest opinion: Smart trade policy matters to state's agricultural sector

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Eastern Washington’s prosperity depends on agricultural producers. Profitable farming depends on access to global markets, fair rules, and long-term planning.

Increasing housing diversity in Spokane will help support equity, homeownership

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Why Idaho mining matters for growth, innovation, US national security interests

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Airport offers more than just a runway, functioning as a vital economic anchor

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500