Inland Northwest Senior

Giving while living gains popularity in the INW

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

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.

Bestland Senior Living awaits baby boomer surge

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Coeur d'Alene-based Bestland Senior Living helps older adults as they transition from an independent life at home to a senior living community, says Bestland Executive Director Dana Klaas. The longtime retirement community's business and revenue are steady this year, compared to previous years, but the company is expecting future growth as more people reach retirement age.

Long-term care sector faces increasing pressure

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

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.

Manchester native brings British fare to INW

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

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.

'Follow the Blooms' reaches national audience

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

"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.

Fairwood Retirement's waitlist continues to grow

samh@spokanejournal.com — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Before Odette Rubright and her husband, Bill, moved into a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom independent living unit at Fairwood Retirement Village & Assisted Living three years ago, the couple visited multiple apartments at the facility.

Back to school: Rockwood grows university partnership

virginiat@spokanejournal.com — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

A partnership between Rockwood Retirement Communities and Whitworth University is flourishing, giving residents access to campus events, classes, and opportunities to take on mentorship roles.

Chad Mitchell: Measures of a successful life

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

“I’ve kind of wandered through life,” wasn’t the answer I expected from a founding member of one of America’s most formative folk groups. Most people assume Chad Mitchell spent decades chasing success. He insists the opposite is true. At 89, from his home in Spokane, Mitchell speaks less like a celebrity reminiscing on a star-studded career and more like an engineer looking back on a lifetime of completed designs.

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dylanh@spokanejournal.com — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

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