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Employers should map course to navigate leave law

State's law regarding paid time off could add to employee incentives

November 21, 2018

The coming year will usher in a new era in how Washington state companies handle employee leave. Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave Act established a statewide insurance program, which will issue payments to workers who need to take time off to

Prioritizing pursuit of professional development

Continual learning brings more value to workplace

November 21, 2018

René Johnston

I recently had the opportunity to attend an amazing Women's Business Conference right here in our own gorgeous city of Spokane. It was three intense days filled with inspiring speakers, thought leaders, engaging breakout sessions, and a ton of fantastic

KSPS develops new workforce development project

Initiative's video products spotlight in-demand jobs

November 21, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Broadcasters with KSPS Public Television say they've helped create a new workforce development and education project called Career Explore Northwest that's designed to guide students and job seekers toward career opportunities in high-demand

Manufacturing next-generation interest

After-school industry-skill workshops demonstrate high-demand occupations

November 21, 2018

Keith Erickson

When Spokane-based manufacturer Wagstaff Inc. landed a series of large contracts recently to produce custom machinery components, a quandary presented itself: the maker of aluminum-casting equipment didn't have the skilled workforce needed

U.S. Pavilion at Riverfront Park concept

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November 8, 2018

Staff Report

This conceptual drawing shows what a walkway within the U.S. Pavilion at Riverfront Park could look like when the $16.5 million renovation of the iconic downtown feature is completed.

Architects maintain steady flow of design projects

Firms anticipate similar work volumes next year

November 8, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Three prominent Spokane architecture concerns-Bernardo|Wills Architects PC, ALSC Architects PS, and NAC Architecture-say they've been enjoying a steady stream of design work this year that includes a mixture of both public and private projects.

GeoEngineers broadens its leadership structure

Firm delegates workload, lands prominent projects

November 8, 2018

Samantha Peone

Following the retirement of the Spokane office's founder James Harakas in 2015, engineering concern GeoEngineers Inc. has transitioned to a group leadership approach while still being involved in several prominent projects in the Spokane area.

Cooled by the Sun: Spokane engineers produce solar-powered refrigeration system

Spokane-area engineers produce solar-powered refrigeration system

November 8, 2018

Virginia Thomas

A Moses Lake, Wash.-based applied solar company with a team of engineers based here has invented a mobile refrigeration system that runs entirely on solar power.

YMCA, YWCA: Separate nonprofits, shared vision

Joint center near downtown uncommon for organizations

October 25, 2018

Guest Commentary

Nearly a decade ago, YWCA Spokane and YMCA of the Inland Northwest partnered to build a state-of-the-art facility strategically situated near downtown Spokane.

Women & Children's Free Restaurant approaches fundraising finish line

Nonprofit needs $325K to pay off expansion debt

October 25, 2018

Nina Culver

The Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Center has come a long way since it started 30 years ago, and the organization is in the midst of a capital campaign to pay for recent improvements. The biggest improvement was the purchase and remod