While the shadow of COVID-19 lingers nationally, the Spokane area is seeing strong tourism growth.

By renting out their studio spaces as event venues, Hamilton Studio and Elevar have created additional revenue streams to help cover costs and supplement other services.

Urban areas are taking longer to recover from pandemic-related workforce shortages compared to suburban and rural areas in Spokane County.

Michael Shirts looks back on his half-century career working for the Rosauers Supermarkets Inc. grocery store chain. 

Inlander Restaurant Week began with only 53 establishments a dozen years ago, and today has grown to 127 eateries offering a diverse array of cuisines and flavors. 

Renovations being mulled at the Historic Davenport Hotel could include a bar in the main lobby, as well as a new market and café.

AFCO Milling & Distribution is seeing strong growth since Aslin-Finch Co. was acquired by Skagit Farmers Supply over a decade ago.

A new Vietnamese hot pot restaurant has opened in Spokane Valley on East Sprague.

The $6 million apartment project is expected to help sustain Garland Theater operations.

Inland Northwest publications find an audience and fill a need within their respective niches of interest.