Spokane-based educational travel company Ambassadors Group Inc. posted lower earnings in the second quarter as it arranged travel for fewer people.The company today reported earning $15.2 million in April, May and June, or 78 cents per share. That's down from $19.2 million, or 99 cents…
Providence Health Care and two Spokane-based cardiology groups today announced they will merge this fall to create a national center that could become a destination for patients seeking state-of-the-art heart care.Providence Chief Executive Dr. Andy Agwunobi said Spokane Cardiology and Heart Clinics Northwest, consolidated as…
Spokane International Airport directors today nominated former Providence Health Care chief executive Ryland "Skip" Davis to be interim manager.If approved by the Spokane City Council and County Commissioners, he would replace Neal Sealock, who is retiring after five years in the position to pursue a…
A conservative think tank and a handful of Washington residents are suing Gov. Chris Gregoire over a 2009 executive order aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Associated Press.The Evergreen Freedom Foundation and six residents from around the state filed the lawsuit today…
Fred Meyer stores aren’t waiting for Portland, Ore., to ban plastic bags.The retailer will no longer offer customers plastic bags after Aug. 1 at its 10 stores in the Rose City. Paper bags will still be available, though.Freddy's could eliminate plastic bags at all of…
You won't have to stash your cash in as many different banks now. The financial overhaul bill President Obama signed today permanently raises the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s deposit insurance to $250,000 per depositor.The insurance had been temporarily raised from $100,000 to $250,000 on Oct.…
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