Spokane Journal of Business

Special Report

Emotion can be inverse sign of next market trend

Last time we had a bad market was almost 15 years ago. And here we are again. The year 2022 may be known for more than just the size of the losses in the stock market. According to Morningstar, this may be the first time that all 20 types of taxable bond...

It’s time to prepare for rising cost of borrowing

The Federal Reserve is expected to continue raising interest rates to counteract inflation. The prospect of rising rates may seem daunting for small business owners, but the reality so far may have been less worrisome. ...

Downturn might be good time for Roth conversion

One silver lining in the current bear market is that this could be a good time to convert assets from a traditional individual retirement account to a Roth IRA. ...

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Travel nurses sent packing from Spokane-area hospitals

Hospitals here hope to cut costs by decreasing their reliance on travel nurses after labor expenses increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they’ll likely have to pay staff nurses somewhat more to do so. ...

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Opioid epidemic calls for community response

While funds from Washington state’s $518 million settlement against three major pharmaceutical companies are yet to begin flowing into communities here, people familiar with the impact of the opioid epidemic in the Spokane area say addressing the pr...

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Tooth Fairy Co. works to boost oral health awareness

Spokane entrepreneur Edie Higby says her enthusiasm for children’s oral health has helped her expand her business with a new children’s book, “10 Tips from the Tooth Fairy.” ...

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Commercial valuations set new record in Spokane County

Spokane County’s assessed property values for new construction this year are $300 million higher than in 2021, fueled by climbing construction-related costs for materials and labor, says Spokane County Assessor Tom Konis. ...

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Manufacturers make room with $60M in projects

Prominent manufacturers in the Spokane area are expanding either through construction at new locations, acquiring existing buildings, or conducting on-site renovations. All told, the projects at Knife River Corp., MacKay Manufacturing Inc., McKinstry Co....

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Once sleepy, Deer Park is home to fast-paced growth

The rural town of Deer Park, roughly 22 miles north of downtown Spokane, is attracting massive growth as over 700 residential units valued at more than $200 million are planned or under construction in and near the community of 4,200 people. Travis Hanso...

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Three new apartment complexes planned in Spokane area

Three multifamily projects with a total of 90 residential units valued at more than $8.5 million combined are planned at sites in Spokane Valley and on Spokane’s upper South Hill, according to building permit application information. One of the project...

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