Health Care

HSSA awards five Spokane startups $3.25M

Matching grants up to $750K for bioscience, public health startups to accelerate growth

April 9, 2026

The Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County has awarded $3.25 million in grants to five health and bioscience businesses that will help the startups catalyze their research, create well-paying jobs, and create future economic growth in the county, a press release from the organization announced.

Five Takeaways: The Health of Health Care

with Aaron Wilson, CHAS Health CEO

April 9, 2026

Dylan Harris

For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Aaron Wilson, the CEO of CHAS Health, to discuss the health of health care.

Guest opinion

Businesses pay when ignoring drivers of health costs

Employers ready to renew plans brace for steep hikes

April 9, 2026

Umar Farooq

In Spokane and across Eastern Washington, health care affordability is no longer a future concern. It's already shaping decisions that local employers are making today about jobs, growth, and compensation.

Providence ElderPlace supports senior autonomy

West Side success prompts all-inclusive care model for vulnerable adults in the INW

April 9, 2026

Karina Elias

Every weekday at 10 a.m., seniors whose lives have been impacted by issues such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, or injuries and frailties that come with aging arrive at Providence ElderPlace in Spokane's Nevada Heights neighborhood for four hours of adult day care.

Clarion Partners acquires The Grand at Spokane

$41M deal reflects growing interest in senior housing from institutional investors

April 9, 2026

Johnny Fulfer

The Grand at Spokane, a 137-unit senior living community, has been purchased by New York City-based real estate investment adviser Clarion Partners LLC, for $41 million.

Cheney Care Community advances expansion plans

New duplex units create space for seniors to age in place on West Plains

April 9, 2026

Ethan Pack

Nonprofit senior care provider Cheney Care Community is moving forward with plans to develop dozens of independent living duplexes expanding its campus at 2219 N. Sixth, in Cheney.

Maplewood Software, StaffReady acquired

Founders, staff continue downtown operations

April 9, 2026

Karina Elias

Dallas-based Exa Capital LLC has acquired Spokane-based Maplewood Software Inc. and its spin-off, StaffReady, which is a trade name for NW Software Solutions Inc.

2026 Large Business of the Year Finalist: Sunshine Health Facilities Inc.

March 26, 2026

Dylan Harris

Sunshine Health Facilities Inc. is a finalist for the 2026 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the large-business category.

2026 Large Business of the Year Winner: Jubilant HollisterStier LLC

March 26, 2026

Dylan Harris

Pharmaceutical contract manufacturer Jubilant HollisterStier LLC has been named the winner of the Large Business of the Year category in the Journal's 2026 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.