Engineering workforce tightens as demand climbs in Spokane area Some companies poised for growth; expansions are limited by staff shortages May 9, 2024 Erica Bullock Some Spokane-based engineering companies are experiencing a noticeable worker shortage across all subspecialties in the Spokane region.Read More
2024 Icons: Jeanne Ager Spokane philanthropic icon helped raise over $1 billion in her career May 9, 2024 Erica Bullock Jeanne Ager is a philanthropic fundraising icon, according to many people who have worked with the 91-year-old Spokane entrepreneur.Read More
2024 Icons: Itron Inc.'s Johnny Humphreys Companies grown by longtime tech exec remain vibrant today May 9, 2024 Linn Parish As CEO of Itron Inc. from 1987 to 2000, Johnny Humphreys, saw annual revenue climb to $280 million from $20 million.Read More
Spokane outpaces state in retail sales growth County, city rank fourth overall in taxable sales April 30, 2024 Journal of Business Staff Third-quarter taxable retail sales in Spokane County increased to $3.9 billion, up 1.1% from the year-earlier period.Read More
Spokane private school employment jumps to record high Some Inland Northwest institutions see minimal increase April 25, 2024 Dylan Harris Private school employment is at an all-time high in the Spokane area, but not all schools feel impact.Read More
Spokane Arena to undergo $10 million in renovations Interior projects expected to close building from late May to mid-August April 25, 2024 Dylan Harris Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena will close from late May to mid-August as it undergoes $10 million worth of interior renovation projects.Read More
Construction begins on storage condos Three-phase project to include total of 122 units April 25, 2024 Karina Elias Construction is set to begin in May on the first phase of a 122-unit luxury condo storage complex 30 minutes north of Downtown Spokane. Read More
Remembering Spokane PR Pioneer Jim Desautel Communications agency co-founder was early to integrate disciplines April 25, 2024 Mike McLean Jim Desautel is being remembered as pioneer in integrating public relations strategies and promoting work-life balance.Read More
Itron's revenue forecast increases with grid complexities Utility-tech company continues expansion of Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio April 25, 2024 Dylan Harris Itron Inc. is projecting revenue growth as electrification, weather volatility, manufacturing growth, and government stimulus coalesce to boost demand.Read More
The Chalet Restaurant changes hands on South Hill Popular eatery now owned by former managers April 25, 2024 Dylan Harris The Chalet Restaurant has been acquired by two longtime employees of the popular South Hill establishment.Read More