Tod Stephens

Current Position: business reporter

Tod Stephens joined The Spokesman-Review in July 2023 as a business writer. He is a graduate of the University of Wyoming with degrees in English Studies and Economics. He recently covered business, education and military beats at the Rapid City Journal in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Email: tods@spokesman.com
Phone: (509) 459-5581

Most Recent Stories

News > Local government

A big impact on Spokane’s housing shortage could come in a tiny form

Sun., May 19, 2024

A big impact on the housing shortage could come in a tiny way.

News > Sci/Tech

Northern lights may wow Spokanites this weekend

UPDATED: Thu., May 9, 2024

In the coming days, an all-time classic show that has dazzled onlookers for generations may come to Spokane. Vibrant and awesome, the northern lights may be seen in the Lilac City and as far south as Alabama.

News > Business

The Dirt: Shipping company plans substantial remodel project

UPDATED: Fri., May 10, 2024

Officials at Shipping company R+L Carriers are planning to remodel their logistics facility, which is the subject of an upcoming preapplication meeting with Spokane city planners.

News > Local business

Timber industry warns Plummer mill closure has grave implications

UPDATED: Mon., May 6, 2024

A North Idaho lumber mill will close this summer as timber companies face strains from tight operating margins.

A&E > Music

Legendary electric guitar-maker Lynn Ellsworth dies in Spokane at 81

UPDATED: Sun., May 5, 2024

Lynn Ellsworth, a renowned guitar-maker whose work was purchased and played by some of the biggest rock -and -roll musicians of the last several decades, died April 27. He was 81.

News > Business

The Dirt: Housing development planned for west Spokane

UPDATED: Fri., May 3, 2024

Plans have been sent to the city of Spokane to build 72-units of housing near the Copper River Apartments in west Spokane. The site, owned by Catholic Housing Services of Eastern Washington, is across the Spokane River from Doomsday Hill.

News > Local business

Mary’s Place leveled for parking

UPDATED: Mon., May 6, 2024

For almost 120 years Mary’s Place has stood at its South Hill location, eventually in the shadows of the Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center campus. But Wednesday morning, the house was flattened in about an hour.

News > Transportation

Spokane Airport planning expansion to ground transportation

Wed., May 1, 2024

Since the Spokane International Airport’s Ground Transportation Center was built about 30 years ago, the needs and preferences of travelers have changed.

News > Local business

Thousands expected to apply for housing vouchers in Spokane County this summer

Mon., April 29, 2024

For the first time in about eight years, the Spokane Housing Authority will begin accepting applications for vouchers that could mean the difference between a family living on the streets or entering a new home.