Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Region’s economy lagging, forecaster says

  May 12, 2012 in City on Page A6 The Spokane region remains in the grips of a stubborn recession even as the Seattle area and other leading cities across the country rev up economic activity and new jobs, … 2

• Flat job rate persists, but some see way out

  August 18, 2011 in Business on Page A8 Spokane’s 2011 job picture is nearly identical to Washington’s: It’s been a year of stagnant growth and only slight signs of employment optimism. Spokane County’s latest jobless numbers won’t be …

• Caldwell: Good news, good jobs work well together

  May 22, 2011 in Business on Page E1 April was a good month for Washington’s unemployed: 5,800 of them went back to work. The gain raised the 12-month improvement to 41,500, a good-news story even if those still …

• Spokane County economy fared slightly better than Kootenai’s

  February 24, 2011 in Business on Page A8 The Spokane County economy eked out a tiny gain in 2009, but Kootenai County’s economy was one of the hardest hit in the country as the recession retained its grip, … 1

• Restaurants nearest skating event venues thriving

  January 24, 2010 in City on Page A1 Back in 2007, skaters and fans visiting Spokane for the city’s first U.S. Figure Skating Championships spent $12 million to $26 million – depending on whose numbers you use – … 1

• Skating’s impact felt strongest close to Arena

  January 23, 2010 in News Back in 2007, skaters and fans visiting Spokane for the city’s first U.S. Figure Skating Championships spent $12million to $26 million – depending on whose numbers you use – over …

• North Side spinal clinic to offer range of services

  January 8, 2010 in Business on Page A14 Spine Team Spokane is putting up a 10,000-square-foot north Spokane clinic at 410 E. Holland, just east of the Division Street Y. The group already has a Spokane Valley location. …

• Despite economic downturn, upswing is in the works

  April 19, 2009 in Business on Page E1 A ghost of bygone community hardship appeared in Spokane last month. The 10.6 percent unemployment rate was the first in double digits since February 1987. For those who can remember … 1

• Two counties take smaller hits in manufacturing

  March 7, 2009 in Business on Page A1 While the nation has lost more than 750,000 manufacturing jobs since last summer, Spokane County and Kootenai County are faring slightly better. Both counties have endured large losses in the …

• Verizon Wireless workers get bonuses

  February 21, 2009 in Business on Page A10 About 130 Spokane and North Idaho Verizon Wireless workers whistled their way home from work Friday. Nearly all scored sizeable bonuses as part of the company’s annual effort to boost …