Judith Spitzer

Reporter Judith Spitzer covers technology, mining, agriculture, and wood products for the Journal. A vintage-obsessed antique collector in her off hours, Judith worked as a journalist in Colorado and Oregon before joining the Journal.

Spokane's attributes touted to attract more retirees

City compares favorably to other Western metros

September 23, 2021

Judith Spitzer

In recent years, various publications and organizations have been touting Spokane as one of the best midsize cities for retirement in the U.S. Livability.com, for example, ranked Spokane No. 7 in its top 10 best places to retire in late 2018, one of

Central Valley school district starts grocery building remodel

$8.6 million project slated to be finished in early '16

June 4, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Central Valley School District started work in late April on a project to convert a former Yoke's Fresh Market building into new quarters for Barker High School and the Central Valley Early Learning Center.

Spokane Transit Authority rolls toward launch of plaza upgrade project

Transit agency also plans sizable bus garage retrofit

June 4, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Spokane Transit Authority says it will begin work by early winter on a $4.9 million upgrade of the STA Plaza at 701 W. Riverside downtown.

Wall systems company lands projects abroad

Flexhibits sends products to Malaysia, Saudi Arabia

June 4, 2015

Judith Spitzer

After sustained marketing efforts to garner market share overseas, Flexhibits, the Spokane-based company that designs and makes modular interchangeable wall systems for museums and science discovery centers, has recently signed contracts with companies as

WSU offers joint degree in business, pharmacy

New program target medical entrepreneurs

June 4, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Washington State University students will be able to earn both a doctor of pharmacy degree and a master of business administration degree simultaneously starting this summer, says Linda Garrelts MacLean, associate dean of the WSU College of Pharmacy. M

Tom Johnson: Learning the STCU way

June 4, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Spokane Teachers Credit Union, based in Liberty Lake, ranked third among the largest credit unions in the state by the Puget Sound Business Journal, now has about $2 billion in assets, and it reported 2014 net income of about $19 million. Its president an

ABC's Kate McCaslin moves east for new chapter in life

Organization's CEO ready for change after 18 years

June 4, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Kate McCaslin, former president and CEO of the Inland Pacific Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors Inc. is leaving Spokane to take a similar position at ABC's Keystone Chapter based in Lancaster County, Pa., after working for the chapter here fo

Spokesman-Review to launch new glossy publication

Platinum to be mailed to about 43,000 households

June 4, 2015

Judith Spitzer

The Spokesman-Review newspaper plans later this month to launch Platinum, a glossy, high-end, broadsheet-sized format magazine focused on luxury and upscale demographics. The Spokane daily newspaper plans to mail the quarterly publication directly to ho

Women caring for women: A new model for Rockwood

Seven midwives, five docs emphasize choice in care

June 4, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Obstetricians and midwives both provide care to women during childbirth, and both work together at Rockwood OB/GYN & Midwifery Center, in a department that, by design, offers health care by women for women.

Purcell Systems' major push

With EnerSys' financial backing, company adds new regions, diversifies

May 21, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Purcell Systems Inc., the Spokane Valley-based company that makes temperature-controlled outdoor cabinets for the telecommunications industry, is diversifying and expects 40 percent growth over the next fiscal year, says Chris Craig, its general manager.