Spokane County's multifamily market is shifting from one extreme of being underbuilt to one of oversaturation with more new units on the market in 2024 contributing to higher vacancy rates than last year. 

Spokane-based manufacturers have increased their workforces steadily, bucking national trends for automation, and investing further in growth and expansion. 

A membership-based big-box retailer appears to be planning a new store and gas station in Liberty Lake.

Kimco Realty Corp. has announced two new tenants at Franklin Park Commons shopping center, in Spokane.

Cigar House LLC, a new specialty smoke shop in North Spokane, opened last month at 7314 N. Division, next to Northwest Seed & Pet.

The roughly 7,000 square feet of unused office space at the Lolo Lofts in downtown Spokane's west end are being converted into seven loft-style apartments. 

Lisa Gardner, president of the NAACP, didn't have leadership or advocacy aspirations but was nevertheless compelled by the legacy of her grandmother to continue her work. 

Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center has 29 capital improvement projects planned and underway that are valued at $150 million in Spokane County.

Phillips S. Baker Jr., longtime CEO at Coeur d’Alene-based Hecla Mining Co., has retired and Catherine J. “Cassie” Boggs, the company’s current board chair, has been named interim CEO.

Innovia Foundation is giving back to the community by supporting the Tribal Culture pillar of the Expo '74 50th anniversary celebrations.