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.

An incident in Coeur d'Alene, new Spokane event venues, and a growing tourism sector have raised questions about whether Spokane County needs more hotels.

Inland Northwest telecom entrepreneur Greg Green is attempting to repeat the success he had with Fatbeam—this time with a fiber network company that’s targeting markets in the Midwest and South.

Brian Behler is set to retire in June ahead of Skils'kin's merger with Skookum. The Journal recently sat down with Behler to discuss the upcoming union, the many adventures of his four-decade career, and what he plans to do in retirement. 

Rosie’s Restaurant is expected to open next week at 909 W. First, in downtown Spokane.

Staffing shortages are causing delays at the Kootenai County Community Development Department, impacting the time it takes to issue building permits and complete building inspections.

The Northeast Public Development Authority has three developments in the works valued over $10 million.