Taxable retail sales across the state of Washington shot up 10.5 percent in the second quarter, the largest quarterly increase in 16 years, and increased by similar amounts in both Spokane County and the city of Spokane.Taxable sales reported a

Too many people think Foundation Northwest is the best kept community secret. That, says Mark Hurtubise, its president and CEO, is why its changing its name to the Inland Northwest Community Foundation, is unveiling a new logo, and is launching a