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WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015

Paw Print Genetics wins patent suit

A federal judge in Minnesota ruled last week that routine genetic testing for dogs, like that for humans, can’t be patented. The ruling was celebrated by Spokane-based Paw Print Genetics, a laboratory that tests for genetic diseases in dogs.

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MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015

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FRIDAY, JAN. 9, 2015


MONDAY, JAN. 5, 2015

TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013

Census: Number of Spokane businesses dropped 

Spokane County had fewer businesses in 2011 than it did in pre-recession 2007, new Census figures show. Annual payroll was down and the number of businesses in all size categories had fallen — except one. That category is businesses with more than 1,000 employees. There…

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012

Idaho Independent Bank to deregister stock

Idaho Independent Bank announced Wednesday it plans to “go dark,” or voluntarily deregister its common stock. The Coeur d’Alene-based bank said it is taking the step to save money. When deregistration is effective, which should take place within 90 days, Idaho Independent Bank will no…

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1, 2012

You may not have to pay taxes

"May" being the operative word -- but it got your attention. The IRS is launching a big push to make sure people know about the earned income tax credit. It's one of the sweetest tax deals around, because it's refundable, meaning the IRS could be…

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TUESDAY, DEC. 13, 2011

Consumer Reports likes Washington wines

The newest issue of Consumer Reports magazine rates wine just in time for the holidays. Of the 15 wines recommended, a third are from Washington. Among the "very good" Cabernets are two Columbia Crest offerings, the 2008 Grand Estates and H3, and Chateau Ste. Michelle's…

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TUESDAY, NOV. 22, 2011

THURSDAY, SEPT. 8, 2011

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MONDAY, JAN. 3, 2011

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29, 2010

THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010

Here's how to get to Valley businesses

A major road construction project in Spokane Valley will shut down the busy intersection of Sprague Avenue and Sullivan Road for what's expected to be three weeks, beginning July 19. Traffic will be re-routed on Broadway, Conklin, Fourth and Adams. It'll be more difficult to…

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THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010

THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010

Pullman company earns magazine nod

Digilent Inc., a Pullman company started by a Washington State University faculty member, was named small manufacturer of the year by Seattle Business magazine.Clint Cole, a lecturer at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, founded Digilent in 2000 to manufacture and market circuit…

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FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010

Take another look for unclaimed cash, agency says

The Washington Department of Revenue is encouraging everyone to take another look at its online database of unclaimed cash, because the agency recently added another $87 million owed to 410,000 individuals. "Even if you didn't find any unclaimed property at http://claimyourcash.org the last time you…

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THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010

Health district on the hunt for workplace smoking

The Spokane Regional Health District has begun its own kind of emphasis patrol, seeking to find, educate and if necessary, punish businesses that violate the state's Smoking in Public Places law. The health district is adding a part-time staffer to investigate an additional 40 complaints…

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FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2010


TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010

Harry Sladich is president and CEO of Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau.  (Jesse Tinsley)

Sladich resigns from CVB, heads to Red Lion

Harry Sladich, president and CEO of the Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, is resigning to become an executive with Spokane-based Red Lion Hotels Corp. Sladich has led the CVB for five years, a tenure in which the organization’s revenues have increased by 47 percent,…

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