In the midst of tax season, charitably inclined people who itemize their deductions will, at some point, endure the hassle of checking folders, emails, and letters to track down a year's worth of donation receipts to provide to their tax professionals.

When it comes to gifting assets to future generations, many families are rightfully concerned about the potential tax effect. In other words, how and when should they pass down their assets to ensure that the greatest amount possible actually gets to

At 8 years old, Mason Diamond, of Spokane, was like a lot of kids. The active youngster loved playing sports, hanging out with friends, and spending time with his doting parents and carefree siblings. But Mason's world took a daunting turn on Sept. 3

Mark Bray, 61, retired from his chief financial officer role from Spokane Valley-based Lydig Construction Inc. on Dec. 31. Bray joined Lydig Construction in June of 1994 as the company's controller. In 1998, two years after the company's founder

The kitchen will soon heat back up at the location of the former Otis Grill restaurant. The new eatery, to be called the Otis Restaurant, is expected to open this month at 21902 E. Wellesley, in Otis Orchards.

Franchisees Jamie and Melissa Major have brought Ellie Mental Health to Coeur d'Alene. The new mental health outpatient clinic, Ellie Mental Health of North Idaho, is one of more than 300 franchises the St. Paul, Minnesota-based franchising company

The historic Peyton Building, located at 10 N. Post in downtown Spokane, has been purchased by a group of investors led by developer Jordan Tampien, who plan to convert the seven-story structure from office use to 96 residential units.