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Women are urged to take seat at table for change

Spokane area said more welcoming than others

June 2, 2022

This female is moving toward change. Spokane has gone through a lot of change during the pandemic, and it's easy to get caught up in all the uncertainty, from inflation to global conflict and instability.

Subtle sexism may hamper employee retention

Women's job transitions jumped 54% last year

June 2, 2022

Robin Pickering

The 'Great Resignationâ€ has created a strong job market for workers and a competitive environment in which employers must work hard to attract and retain talent. In an environment in which 'We're Still Hiringâ€ signs and sign-on bonuses have

Businesses gain from culture that supports women

Mentorship is expected to play a growing role for future female leaders

June 2, 2022

René Johnston

Much of my career has been spent writing and speaking to the value of creating a strong, highly functioning internal culture. It should be implicit in building that strong culture that it be one that is inclusive and supportive.

Guest Commentary: Inslee, Murray target wrong Snake River dams for removal

Prioritizing spawning habitat â€¦

June 2, 2022

Don Brunell

Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray have their priorities backward when it comes to rebuilding Snake River salmon and steelhead runs. Instead of focusing on ripping out dams with fish passages and navigation locks, they should find ways to reopen

The Journal's View: Manufacturing sector sees wins, deserves bright spotlight

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June 2, 2022

Staff Report

While the housing crisis in Spokane has dominated headlines in recent months, the manufacturing sector has recorded some big wins-somewhat quietly. Inland Northwest manufacturers deserve a greater spotlight for the goods they're producing, the jobs

Rebranding effort helps Kelly Right's market growth

Brokerage expects to have 1K agents companywide by the close of this year

June 2, 2022

Erica Bullock

Kelly Right International Inc., a Spokane-based real estate company, has reported over $270 million in local residential sales volume two years after rebranding two of its divisions, Kelly Right Real Estate and Modus Mortgage, company representatives say.

Plastic Surgery Northwest remodel slated

New offices, third floor to be added to structure

June 2, 2022

Karina Elias

A $1.8 million remodel is planned for the Plastic Surgery Northwest medical office building at 530 S. Cowley, on the lower South Hill. Eric Armstrong, of Spokane-based Pondera Architecture PC, says he's designing the project, along with

Work begins on Museum of North Idaho's new home

Full J.C. White House project cost nears $10M

June 2, 2022

Virginia Thomas

The Museum of North Idaho expects to begin work soon on its new home at the historic J.C. White House. Britt Thurman, executive director of the Coeur d'Alene-based museum, says the house, was saved in 2019 from

Several multifamily projects proposed in Spokane

Infill development to rise along Monroe Street

June 2, 2022

Virginia Thomas

In one of a handful of new multifamily residential projects in Spokane, a local developer is expected to break ground this year on a $4 million, 21-unit urban infill project on a site near downtown, about 1 1/2 blocks north of the Spokane River.

Spokane Valley gains parkland in targeted areas

Three-quarters of acreage desired has been acquired

June 2, 2022

Karina Elias

The city of Spokane Valley has made strategic acquisitions of parkland in three targeted areas, says John Bottelli, director of Spokane Valley Parks, Recreation, and Facilities.