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The Need For LEED

Demand for sustainable certification wanes

February 1, 2018

The popularity of LEED certification programs has diminished in recent years as building and energy codes have strengthened, some Spokane-area engineers and architects say. LEED, short for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a certification p

Natural Awakenings focuses on nontraditional health

Magazine targets women readers ages 35 to 70

January 18, 2018

Cindy Hval

A college job at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute translated into a passion for intercultural communication for Amber McKenzie, and that passion led her around the world and back again. In September, McKenzie, 42, launched Natural Awakenings Inland North

Tech helps moms to be

Expert says some tools, tests are more accurate than others

January 18, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Even as the future of health care remains uncertain, the industry continues to develop technology designed to make managing health easier. While it might seem like there's a new phone app or do-it-yourself test for everything, Dr. Lacey Marks, an OB-GY

Providence boosts its outpatient stroke care

Walz stresses importance of women caring for selves

January 18, 2018

While the symptoms of a stroke in men and women are generally consistent, there is frequently a profound difference in the way members of each gender handle their recovery after the fact, says Dr. Beth Walz of Providence Health Care. 'I saw this just

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

Rider provides hedge for disability insurance

Premiums will be refunded if policy is claim free

December 7, 2017

Todd Radwick

Disability insurance with a return-of-premium rider is a type of insurance made to protect your income if you get sick or hurt and can't work, but where you can get a 100 percent refund of all your premiums paid, typically at age 67, if you don't have

Employers benefit from offering retirement plans

Such incentives may help recruit, retain leading talent

December 7, 2017

Kirstin Davis

Planning for the future means many things for many people. Real estate investments, life insurance policies, retirement plans, and savings accounts can make up a recipe for a great quality of life down the road. Business owners and leaders are wise to hel

WSU offers new online senior-living certificate

Program expands school's hospitality course options

December 7, 2017

Washington State University

To meet the needs of the rapidly expanding senior living industry, Washington State University has added an online senior-living certificate program to its hospitality business management curriculum. The certificate will benefit those interested in gaini

Orchard Crest maintains high occupancy rate

Retirement community offers 20 floor plans

December 7, 2017

Samantha Peone

Dianna Carter, director of community relations for Spokane Valley-based Orchard Crest Retirement Community & Assisted Living, says the retirement community has been operating at near capacity with 200 to 225 residents at any given time, a trend consistent

Idaho Trust Bank builds on strength

Ten percent growth in total assets managed is projected

December 7, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Now in its 23rd year of operations, Idaho Trust Bank, which bills itself as one of few banks in the Gem State to offer both commercial banking and wealth management services, says it looks to continue to grow, while maintaining its focus on client success

Retirement savings catch-up said possible, not ideal

Focus on goals when penciling out strategy

December 7, 2017

Children. Divorce. Medical expenses. Unemployment. Grandchildren. There's a long list of reasons American's in their later working years cite as to why they aren't more aggressively saving-if even saving at all- for retirement. And it's on