Retailers here are predicting sales growth in 2015, as the economy and consumer confidence continue to improve.

Experts here are predicting a strong year for tourism in 2015, as the $50 million Spokane Convention Center expansion project and the new $135 million Davenport Grand Hotel near completion late this year and next year.

Some construction observers here say the industry is poised for a strong start in 2015. Contractors are starting to compile a backlog of work that will carry them further into the new year than backlogs of the last few post-recession years, says Wayne Br

With individual sectors of the real estate market described as improving to 'darn good” this year, some market observers are anticipating sustained growth in sales and leases in 2015.

Most economic sectors in the Inland Northwest experienced growth this year, and even those that faced challenges are somewhat optimistic about 2015.

Susan Norwood, a nursing professor at Gonzaga University, recently traveled to the Republic of Benin, West Africa, as a Fulbright Scholar Specialist to help set up a new medical clinic and teach basic first aid to staff at a 'community sustainment” pr