Special Report

SECURE Act takes down the stretch

Provision removal makes it harder to sock away generational wealth

February 13, 2020

The new federal SECURE Act makes it harder to sock away generational wealth on a tax-deferred basis, which creates the need to plan more carefully when giving or receiving an inheritance.

Credit unions seeks deeper member connections

'Open Your Eyes' drive aims to raise awareness of available services

January 30, 2020

Guest Commentary

An informational effort reaching Pacific Northwest states this month looks to deepen the relationship between credit unions and the communities they serve.

SECURE Act to affect most who save for retirement (finance)

Legislation increases need for tax planning

January 30, 2020

Ben KlÃ¼ndt

Sometimes, pieces of legislation pass that many recognize by name but know nothing about. They then go about their day assuming it doesn't affect them. The SECURE Act isn't one you want to turn a blind eye to, as it likely could affect you.

Global Credit Union evolves, expands new digital offerings

Credit union to introduce text-message banking feature later this year

January 30, 2020

Virginia Thomas

In an increasingly digital world, financial institutions continue to seek new technology that could help them to offer services and communicate with members. For Spokane-based Global Credit Union, that means making sure members can receive information

Spokane ranked highly for female entrepreneurs

Nationally, though, barriers to securing capital persist

January 30, 2020

Guest Commentary

As a fast-growing city, Spokane provides a rich environment for small business growth, particularly for women and minority-owned businesses. With over 11,500 women-owned businesses in Spokane County, the Lilac City

Expansion on the Horizon: Spokane, Boise credit unions to combine

Combined assets to approach $1.5B after Horizon-Icon merger is completed

January 30, 2020

Kevin Blocker

With a continued desire to meet the changing appetites of the marketplace, officials at Spokane Valley-based Horizon Credit Union and Boise-based Icon Credit Union say 2020 is a good time to merge fully.

Multifamily complexes in progress in Spokane Valley

Three projects to have more than 120 units

January 16, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Three new multifamily residential projects valued at a total of more than $15.7 million are planned or underway in Spokane Valley.

Latah Creek manufactured home park proposed

Applicant says plans aren't yet concrete

January 16, 2020

Kevin Blocker

A Southern California-based developer wants to build a more than 200-space manufactured home park in Spokane's Latah Creek area.

Tangle Ridge housing development proposed in Latah Valley

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January 16, 2020

Virginia Thomas

A $25 million single-family housing development called Tangle Ridge Estates is planned just southeast of the Eagle Ridge development, in the Latah Valley area of southwest Spokane.

Spokane home sales decline 5% in 2019

Low home inventory said to cause drop, yet also is reason for rise in median prices

January 16, 2020

Natasha Nellis

The number of single-family homes and condominiums sold through the Spokane Multiple Listing Service fell 5% in 2019 compared with the previous year, says Rob Higgins, executive vice president of the Spokane Association of Realtors.