Rising costs, lagging reimbursement rates, and economic uncertainty are among the challenges facing Providence and MultiCare Health System, as Spokane’s two largest health care providers continue their multiyear, post-pandemic pursuits toward financial prosperity.
Nonprofit leaders across Spokane are bracing for the fallout of federal budget freezes, delayed grants, and looming funding cuts that could weaken essential services for thousands of residents in the region.
The Pacific Northwest is experiencing a significant shift in higher education leadership, with an increasing number of women assuming presidential roles at colleges and universities across the region.
