Reporter LeAnn Bjerken covers health care at the Journal of Business. A Minnesota native and cat lover, she enjoys beachside vacations and writing poetry. LeAnn has worked for the Journal since 2015.
Health insurers in Washington state have filed a record-low average proposed rate increase of less than 1% for the 2020 individual health insurance market, the state Office of the Insurance Commissioner says.
Spokane-based electronics manufacturer Tate Technology Inc. plans to relocate to larger quarters in Spokane Valley in August, following the completion of a $800,000 renovation project at its new facility.
A new community called Haystack Heights, which organizers say will introduce the cohousing lifestyle to Spokane, is about to take shape on a 3-acre property near Spokane's South Perry District.
Women in leadership roles in two Spokane-area Native American economic development organizations say their tribes are recognizing the benefit of diverse voices, and they anticipate more women will be filling executive positions soon.
A newly created artisan cheese, wine, and charcuterie shop called Wanderlust Delicato is taking shape in the former Wollnick's General Store space, at 421 W. Main downtown.
Whim Wine Bar is a new wine bar coming to the ground floor of River Park Square downtown mall, at 808 W. Main, next month.
The shop is co-owned by Kori Henderson and husband Paul Blacketer, who have both worked in the food and service industries
French Toast Children's Boutique plans to move its store from the Steam Plant building at 159 S. Lincoln downtown to a new 1,100-square-foot space at 1170 W. Summit Parkway in the Kendall Yards neighborhood.
Arevo Health LLC, a Spokane-based developer of health-care analytics software, has formed a new partnership with the Spokane office of Rolling Meadows, Illinois-based Gallagher Benefit Services Inc.