NIL collectives have emerged as the new fundraising vehicle to pay student-athletes at local universities. In the Inland Northwest, there are two major collectives: the Zags Collective, representing Gonzaga University men's and women's basketball athletes, and the Cougar Collective which raises funds for Washington State University athletes.  

On a sunny Monday afternoon in northwest Spokane, a steady flow of people browse the aisles at River Ridge Hardware store, where customers of all ages shop.

Workforce integration, loan growth, and technology upgrades are major priorities for Wheatland Bank's CEO Susan Horton in the first 100 days after Glacier Bancorp's acquisition of Wheatland.

Fintech startup Treasury4 Inc. is expanding its office space to the third floor of the Wonder Building on Spokane's North Bank. 

Permit applications have been submitted to bring a Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurant and an O’Reilly Auto Parts store to a North Spokane retail center.

Construction is expected to begin this summer on the first of several commercial buildings at Hayford Business Park, on the West Plains.

"Remembering Expo ‘74," a podcast that shares the memories of people who worked or attended the World’s Fair in Spokane 50 years ago, released its first episode on March 28.

W.T.B. Financial Corporation, the holding company for Spokane-based Washington Trust Bank, has changed its leadership structure with four key transitions and promotions within the financial institution’s executive leadership team. 

BuyWander Inc. is moving to a 6,000-square-foot facility at 403 E. Sprague, just east of downtown Spokane.