Visit Spokane will host the Washington Education Association Representative Assembly this week, from April 24-26, at the Spokane Convention Center.

W.T.B. Financial Corp. has reported first-quarter net income of about $17.1 million, an increase of about $5.7 million over the year-earlier quarter, but a decrease of about $3.8 million from Q4 last year.

A new survey of over 400 Washington employers shows rising fears of a possible recession, concerns over tariffs, and ongoing challenges from state taxes and regulations.