The plan to restore public boat access to Chapman Lake about 30 miles southwest of Spokane takes a significant step forward with the transfer of land on the lake's southern end. 

The Spokane Housing Authority plans to replace the 41-unit, two-story Hifumi En Apartments in the South Perry District with a new, 88-unit complex for elderly and disabled seniors.

The Inland Northwest’s two largest health care providers—Providence and MultiCare Health System—both are projected to continue operating at losses in 2024, although representatives of each expect margins to improve.

Most financial institutions, including banks and credit unions, will continue to see a slowdown in deposits with overall negative growth in 2024.

Crops planned for 2024 have had a dry start this fall, creating a need for winter and spring precipitation to improve conditions.

Following a relatively down year in 2023, Spokane's tourism sector is expected to see some growth in the coming year.

Insufficient labor availability, declining building permit totals, and high building costs have been major factors contributing to a slowdown of Spokane-area construction this year.

Kootenai County’s economy continued to plot a steady path of growth in 2023 and faces a favorable outcome in the coming year.