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Salvation Army considers affordable housing development

Portion of rents would go toward down payments for permanent homes

May 25, 2023

The Salvation Army Spokane Citadel Corps has evolved and adapted its services to meet the needs of the community for over a century, and now leaders from the charitable organization hope to build workforce housing that leads to permanent homeownership.

Gonzaga prepares for baseball field upgrades

Project will add indoor practice space, benefit player recruiting efforts

May 25, 2023

Erica Bullock

Gonzaga University is preparing to expand the Patterson Baseball Complex this year, with a $10 million project that will include a new locker room, an indoor practice facility, and recruiting gallery, says associate athletic director Rob Kavon.

ICCU to build new branch on South Hill

$6M project to start next year at former Wells Fargo location

May 25, 2023

Dylan Harris

Chubbuck, Idaho-based Idaho Central Credit Union plans to open a new branch at the site of a former Wells Fargo building on Spokane's South Hill. ICCU will demolish the Wells Fargo building, located at 2910 E. 30th, just east of South Regal Street

Parting Thoughts with KHQ's Patricia McRae

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May 25, 2023

Karina Elias

After a 41-year career in broadcast journalism, Patricia McRae has retired from her role as president of Spokane-based KHQ Inc. and Cowles Montana Media Co. McRae, 63, a born-and-raised Spokanite, received a degree in communications from

Workforce development becomes inside job

INW manufacturers pivot to in-house instruction

May 25, 2023

Erica Bullock

Workforce retirements and growing demand for services are pressuring some manufacturers here to find alternatives to hiring skilled workers by creating internal workforce-development programs, company leaders say. Business operations for many

Ten Capital reaches $1 billion in managed assets

New milestone coincides with Hightower strategic partnership

May 25, 2023

Karina Elias

Ten Capital Wealth Advisors LLC, of Spokane, has reached $1 billion in assets under management between its home offices in Spokane and its offices in Seattle, Washington. 'Reaching ($1 billion) lets us know we're doing something right, to be able

City steps away from Premera property

Beggs remains hopeful, however, about prospect of future acquisition

May 25, 2023

Erica Bullock

The city of Spokane has taken action to exit an agreement to purchase the three-building Premera Blue Cross corporate office campus in East Spokane, says City Council President Breean Beggs. Beggs says, however, 'The city is still interested in it

Guest Commentary: Washington's agriculture sector merits constant appreciation

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May 11, 2023

Don Brunell

Some would argue that spring is the most wonderful time of the year in Washington. Throughout our state, fruit trees blossom, vibrant tulip fields bloom, and colorful lentils carpet the fields on the Palouse. It is when photographers and sightseers have a

The Journal's View: Evergreen Bioscience effort deserves community's support

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May 11, 2023

Staff Report

A movement to create a biosciences hub in Spokane area could be a game changer for the Inland Northwest. Those involved in the early stages of the Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster deserve to be lauded for positioning Spokane to become a leader in

Architects see increases in secure outdoor spaces

Property owners more aware of need, benefits

May 11, 2023

Erica Bullock

Recent pleasant weather in the Inland Northwest brings more opportunities to spend time outside. However, with more people out and about, some architects here say that building owners serving a variety of industries are increasingly concerned about the