Linn Parish

Key Tronic announces CEO retirement, names successor

Manufacturer's chairman also retires

January 9, 2024

Key Tronic Corp. has named its next chief executive officer and a board chairman in a series of leadership changes stemming from retirements.

The Top 23 Business Stories of 2023

Changes in leadership, loss of legends among biggest business news of the year

December 28, 2023

Linn Parish

In the Inland Northwest, the year was characterized by the start of some major projects and the completion of others. It also was marked by the passing of some business legends and separately, a new era of leadership in many organizations.

Total employment declines in Spokane MSA

Region is still up by about 5,000 for the year, data show

December 27, 2023

Linn Parish

Total employment in the Spokane-Spokane Valley Metropolitan Statistical Area fell by about 1,400 jobs in November.

Kaspien to wind down operations

Ecommerce company expected to avert bankruptcy filing, close May 1

December 26, 2023

Linn Parish

Kaspien Holdings Inc. is winding down operations and expects to close permanently on May 1, 2024.

Journal names 24 People of Influence for 2024

Honorees to be recognized at event next month

December 21, 2023

Linn Parish

The Journal of Business has selected its honorees for the 24 People of Influence in 2024 awards.

Job growth could slow amid softening economy, labor shortages

INW employment market outperformed expectations this year, as recession never surfaced

December 21, 2023

Linn Parish

INW job growth is expected to slow in 2024, following a year during which the employment market outperformed expectations.

Spokane's proposed aerospace center named 'tech hub'

Consortium led by Gonzaga, Lakeside Cos. to compete for up to $70M in federal funds

October 23, 2023

Linn Parish

A proposed advanced aerospace manufacturing center in Spokane has received a federal designation as a 'regional technology and innovation hub,â€ enabling advocates to pursue up to $70 million in federal funding for the project.

West Plains Goodwill nears completion

$11.5 million structure to house pair of stores, goods-processing center

March 30, 2023

Linn Parish

Baker Construction & Development Inc., of Spokane, is nearing completion of a new, $11.5 million facility on the West Plains for Goodwill of the Inland Northwest. Located on a 6.3-acre site at the southeast corner of Deer Heights Road and Flight Drive

Kootenai Health's $45.2 million expansion proceeds

Work is expected to be completed in September

March 30, 2023

Linn Parish

Nearly a 1 1/2 years into the $45.2 million remodel and expansion at its main campus, Kootenai Health is on pace to complete the major project this fall. The project involves revamping some existing spaces and adding a three-floor, 21,500-square-foot a

Excelsior campus remodel proceeds

Roughly $19 million in improvements slated during next four years

March 30, 2023

Linn Parish

Excelsior Wellness Center has started the $7 million first phase of expansion and renovation at its campus in Spokane's Indian Trail neighborhood. In all, the organization plans projects that will be completed in three stages over the next four years