In recent comments to recipients of the Governor's Arts & Heritage Awards at the Governor's Mansion in Olympia, Washington Jay Inslee mentioned that the creative economy in Washington state generates more revenue than the Seattle Seahawks, Mariners

Employers in a variety of industries say philanthropy is embedded within their company's culture, and learning what inspires employee giving can result in increased financial support. Workplace fundraisers at some companies in the Spokane area have

Custom merchandise produced by Zome Inc. is ubiquitous throughout the Inland Northwest, with its products including this year's Bloomsday T-shirts and branded merchandise sold at concerts, bars, and breweries, claims Brayden Jessen, CEO and president of

Real estate developer Jordan Tampien and his wife, Whitney, have signed on to the ownership group for the United Soccer League Spokane expansion clubs. 'It just seemed like a fantastic opportunity,” says Jordan Tampien. 'We need something like

Rich Cowan sees a bright future for TV and movie production in Spokane, after recently wrapping up on-set work for a drama series and a feature-length science fiction project through The Northwest Package LLC, the scripted-entertainment spinoff of Spokane

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 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.

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

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 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