Recent Research

The Institute conducts routine research for community organizations and counties utilizing data and surveys; see the most recent publications as well as data tools and research resources below.

Research Archive

2024 Research

Some Observations on the Housing Market in Spokane & Kootenai Counties

By Dr. Kelley Cullen, & Dr. Patrick Jones
Presentation to the Spokane-Kootenai County Real Estate Forum on February 28, 2024

Chelan Douglas Regional Port Update March 2024

Dr. Patrick Jones
Economic outlook for Chelan Douglass regional port from March 2024

Measures of Race and Ethnicity in the Tri-Cities

By Dr. Patrick Jones, Martin Valadez, & Othene Haywood
Badger Forum presentation based on the work of Dr. Jones and his team for bentonfranklintrends.org. Two distinguished minority community leaders provided responses.

2023 Research

2022 Research

Survey of Wages & Benefits for the Grant County Economic Development Council

By Katie Gower, Dr. Kelley Cullen, & Dr. Patrick Jones
A survey of Grant County companies to better understand the state of business in Grant County, including factors such as location, wages, exports, business environment, and benefits.

An Analysis of the Effects of COVID-19 on the Economy of the Greater Tri-Cities & a Near-term Outlook

By Dr. Kelley Cullen, Dr. Patrick Jones & Sophia Vrieling
A comprehensive data analysis of COVID-19’s impact on the local economy of the Tri-Cities, including its impact on economic sectors, revenue, economic assistance programs, and the workforce.

An Analysis of Trends in the Continuum of Housing for Homeless & Low-Income Residents in Benton-Franklin Counties

By Dr. Patrick Jones, Dr. Kelley Cullen, Sophia Vrieling, & Katie Gower
A data analysis report regarding housing and homelessness in Benton & Franklin counties written on behalf of the Benton Franklin Health District through the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Constructed using community indicator data and survey data from service providers in the region.

An Analysis of Trends in the Behavioral Health of the Residents in Benton & Franklin Counties

By Dr. Patrick Jones, Dr. Kelley Cullen, Sophia Vrieling, & Katie Gower
A data analysis report regarding the state of behavioral health and behavioral health services in Benton & Franklin counties written on behalf of the Benton Franklin Health District through the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Constructed using community indicator data and survey data from service providers in the region.