Special Report

Partners with Families & Children sees steady growth

Leader's title changes; organization prepares to move its operations

March 14, 2019

During the past five years, Spokane-based nonprofit Partners with Families & Children has more than tripled its budget and more than doubled its staff, CEO Carol Plischke says.

Tax change impact on Spokane nonprofits still unclear

Smaller nonprofits expected to be hit harder, though trends aren't as clear in Spokane area

March 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

A panic spread through nonprofits in the Inland Northwest and elsewhere last year after federal tax changes were enacted. The concern: charitable giving would decrease and hamper the organizations' budgets.

The Y now: Acquisitions boost revenues at the YMCA

New fitness club still envisioned on South Hill

March 14, 2019

Alla Drokina

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest's annual budget has crested $20 million this year, thanks in large part to the addition of new facilities on Spokane's South Hill and in Sandpoint.

Pediatrics clinic moves to larger space in Spokane Valley

Two nurse practitioners bought practice last year

February 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Arrayed with fun adornments, such as a bookshelf in the shape of a canoe, oars on the wall, and plenty of bruin-themed decor, the Bear Creek Pediatrics LLC clinic takes what could be a sterile space and transforms it into a welcoming, fun

Health providers to start Bloomsday training

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February 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Providence Health Care and Kaiser Permanente are preparing to host their 42nd annual Bloomsday training clinics, starting next month. The Lilac Bloomsday Run, also known as Bloomsday, is an annual timed road race that has been held in Spokane

Pullman hospital plans $29 million bond measure

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February 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Pullman Regional Hospital's board of commissioners has approved a resolution to put a $29 million bond measure on the ballot for a special election in Pullman on April 23. The measure will ask Pullman residents to vote to approve funding through

Incyte Diagnostics hires Patty Sipes as new CEO

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February 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane Valley-based Incyte Diagnostics, an anatomic pathology services provider, has hired Patty Sipes, to serve as its new CEO starting tomorrow, March 1. Originally from New York, Sipes moved to the area in 2012 to pursue a job with Spokane-based

WSU starts developing medical residency program

School hopes to secure sites for 2021 graduates

February 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Having received initial accreditation for its graduate medical education program, Washington State University's Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is moving quickly to establish its own residency programs. In December, WSU hired Dr. Jonathan

Dawn of a new era at Morning Star Boys' Ranch

Nonprofit launches capital campaign to improve facilities, increase programs

February 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Spokane-based nonprofit Morning Star Boys' Ranch is in the midst of a capital campaign to renovate its facilities and expand its services to the community. Julie Morin, Morning Star's director of development, says the organization is planning

odd Radwick, president of Radwick Financial Group LLC, of Winthrop, Wash., is an insurance and financial adviser. He can be reached at 509.996.3425 and at todd@radwickfinancial.com

Roth investing could curb future tax exposure

Fixed versus ARM loan analogy helps to decide

February 14, 2019

Todd Radwick

Do you have, or are you considering using a traditional or Roth Individual Retirement Account or 401(k) to help fund your retirement? Do you ever wonder which is best or makes the right sense for you? Is it better to go with the Roth concept and make