Banking & Finance

Washington Trust parent reports earnings increase

First-quarter net income down from Q4 2024, however

April 21, 2025

W.T.B. Financial Corp. has reported first-quarter net income of about $17.1 million, an increase of about $5.7 million over the year-earlier quarter, but a decrease of about $3.8 million from Q4 last year.

Global Credit Union completes First Financial Bank acquisition

System and brand integrations expected to occur later this year

April 14, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Global Federal Credit Union has acquired First Financial Northwest Inc., the parent company of First Financial Northwest Bank.

Investment planning lessons can be found on the links

Strategies on golf course apply to pursuit of financial goals

April 10, 2025

John Graham

Golf is an interesting game. It can be both exciting and frustrating, and both the excitement and frustration can occur in the span of just a few minutes.

Small business owners need disciplined approach to saving

Selling companies, real estate can contribute to retirement goals

April 10, 2025

Dylan Harris

For small business owners, saving for retirement requires intentionality, discipline, and planning, according to some Inland Northwest financial professionals.

Financial institutions warn about rise in scams

Artificial intelligence onset refines, grows grifter tricks

April 10, 2025

Karina Elias

Financial institutions are sounding the alarm on the uptick in cyber scams directed at businesses.

Demand for SNAP Financial Access services surges

For many, nonprofit gives assistance crucial for viability

April 10, 2025

Erica Bullock

SNAP Financial Access, a community development financial institution, is experiencing a surge in demand for financial assistance from small businesses.

Anti-fraud effort makes rounds at retirement homes

Bankers talk with seniors about grifters, staying safe

April 10, 2025

Karina Elias

A trio of Washington Trust Bankers has launched a Senior Fraud Awareness workshop to educate older adults on scams and how to stay safe.

Airway Heights rental complex gets $22.5M refi

Loan rate is reduced due to green standards

March 27, 2025

Mike McLean

A New York-based real estate finance and investment company has issued a $22.5 million refinance loan for the 128-unit Skyview Heights apartment complex in Airway Heights.

2025 Large Business of the Year Finalist: Idaho Central Credit Union

March 27, 2025

Dylan Harris

Idaho Central Credit Union has been named a finalist for the Large Business of the Year category in the Journal's 2025 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.