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Tamarack Aerospace emerges from Chapter 11 reorganization

Sandpoint aerospace company filed in 2019

September 9, 2021

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington has issued a final decree and closed the case in the voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization for Sandpoint, Idaho-based Tamarack Aerospace Group Inc. Tamarack pursued Chapter 11

Eastern State Hospital steps up during pandemic

Psychiatric hospital recognized for response to keep patients, staff safe early in pandemic

September 9, 2021

Kevin Blocker

In the face of COVID-19, Eastern State Hospital, in Medical Lake, has been recognized by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for setting up separate wards for quarantined patients and COVID-positive patients, despite a temporary funding cutback.

2021 Journal of Business Rising Stars

Recognizing Spokane's Future Leaders

September 9, 2021

Journal of Business Staff

The Journal of Business is proud to present its 2021 class of Rising Stars. The 10 women and men recognized this year have emerged as leaders in their respective fields. In some cases, they've established themselves as visionaries in the Inland

Stronger International spins off cybersecurity training company

Stratford-led Drip7 offers new 'gamified approach' to learning exercises

September 9, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane-based cybersecurity expert Heather Stratford has created a subscription-based microlearning cybersecurity and compliance training software platform company called Drip7 Inc. Drip7 aims to train people on cybersecurity and regulatory compliance

Expiration of federal unemployment aid might cost employers

Some businesses said to hope change will lead people back to work

September 9, 2021

Kevin Blocker

With the Sept. 4 expiration of federal pandemic unemployment assistance, employers may see higher unemployment insurance charges as more former employees transfer to regular unemployment benefits, according to the Washington state Employment Security

Back to (obedience) school: Demand for dog trainers increases

Backlogs for services rise in the INW

September 9, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Demand for pet behavioral training services is higher than ever due to multiple factors, including an increase in pet adoptions and purchases in the pandemic era, canine training professionals here say.

Spokane law firm acquires Yakima practice

Witherspoon Kelley has just under 100 workers

September 1, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Longtime Spokane law firm Witherspoon Kelley has announced it has acquired Yakima, Washington-based Lyon, Weigand & Gustafson PS. The firms completed the transaction Sept. 1., and the Yakima office has changed its name to Witherspoon Kelley.

Guest Commentary: Japanese hydrogen model might work in Washington state

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August 26, 2021

Don Brunell

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were billed as the 'Hydrogen Olympicsâ€ Then along came COVID and sporting events worldwide were put on hold. The summer games were delayed until 2021. Postponing the games cost Japan billions and thwarted its efforts to

The Journal's View: Summit will put spotlight on life sciences momentum

The upcoming 2021 East West Life Science Summit is the kind of event the Spokane area needs for broad exposure, promotion, and continued economic development of the growing life sciences community here. Life Science Wash

August 26, 2021

Journal of Business Staff

The upcoming 2021 East West Life Science Summit is the kind of event the Spokane area needs for broad exposure, promotion, and continued economic development of the growing life sciences community here. Life Science Washington, the umbrella organization

East Greenacres Irrigation District sees strong residential growth

Additional hires planned to accommodate demand

August 26, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Despite robust residential growth on the Rathdrum Prairie, the district manager for the East Greenacres Irrigation District remains optimistic about the district's capacity to oversee the distribution of water within its boundaries in future years.