Stories by Amy Edelen for the Spokesman-Review

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Restaurateur Adam Hegsted opening de España in space formerly occupied by Incrediburger & Eggs

Tue., Aug. 30, 2022

Chef and restaurateur Adam Hegsted is bringing Spanish-inspired fare to downtown Spokane. He is opening de España, a tapas restaurant and bar, in a space formerly occupied by Incrediburger & Eggs at 909 W. First Ave., Suite A.

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South Hill Grill closing in October to reportedly make way for Chick-fil-A

Wed., Aug. 24, 2022

South Hill Grill, a Lincoln Heights neighborhood staple, is slated to be demolished and potentially replaced by Chick-fil-A.

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The Great PNW, Spiceology founders to launch new food brand

Tue., Aug. 23, 2022

The founders of two Spokane-based companies, The Great PNW and Spiceology, are launching a new food brand.

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Front & Center: Matt Gibson aims to expand entertainment at Northern Quest Resort & Casino

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 29, 2022

For more than 20 years, Matt Gibson has been involved in creating memorable concerts and events in Spokane.

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The Dirt: Progressions Credit Union eyes North Spokane site for new branch

Sun., Aug. 21, 2022

Progressions Credit Union is looking to build a new branch in North Spokane.

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Seven companies in Spokane region make Inc. 5000 list

Fri., Aug. 19, 2022

Seven businesses in the Spokane area have made Inc. Magazine's annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in the nation.

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Veteran television news anchor Kirstin O’Connor joins KXLY

Fri., Aug. 19, 2022

Spokane's ABC affiliate KXLY has hired veteran-television news anchor Kirstin O'Connor.

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Indigenous Eats now open in Logan neighborhood

Thu., Aug. 18, 2022

Patrons looking to sample Indigenous Eats' Native American comfort food might have to get in line.

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Golden Handle Brewing Co. relocates to downtown Spokane

Wed., Aug. 17, 2022

A worker-owned social purpose brewery is now open in downtown Spokane.

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Spokane Association of Realtors names new CEO

Tue., Aug. 16, 2022

The Spokane Association of Realtors has named Tiffany Claxton its new chief executive officer, effective Sept. 19, the organization announced Monday.

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The Dirt: New restaurant,bar to occupy former Garageland site in downtown Spokane

Sun., Aug. 14, 2022

A new restaurant will be taking over a space formerly occupied by Garageland in downtown Spokane.

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Visit Spokane CEO Meg Winchester to retire

Sat., Aug. 13, 2022

After more than three years as president and CEO of Visit Spokane, Meg Winchester is retiring, the region's destination marketing organization announced Friday.

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Liberty Lake-based tech startup RAEK raises $400,000 in pre-seed funding round

Thu., Aug. 11, 2022

RAEK, a Liberty Lake-based technology startup that helps businesses collect, organize and utilize data for marketing purposes, has raised $400,000 in a pre-seed funding round.

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Lumen Technologies expands fiber internet service in Spokane area

Thu., Aug. 11, 2022

Lumen Technologies, formerly known as CenturyLink, is expanding fiber service in the Spokane area, the company announced Wednesday.

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Associated Builders and Contractors local chapter CEO Bill Hughbanks stepping down

Wed., Aug. 10, 2022

Bill Hughbanks is stepping down as president and CEO of the Inland Pacific chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, the organization recently announced.

Housing story correction

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 9, 2022

A story that appeared on Monday’s front page about Spokane County’s housing market incorrectly identified the time period for which the greatest year-over-year sales decrease occurred. July 2022’s year-over-year sales decrease was the greatest in more than a decade.

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Spokane County’s frenzied housing market cools in July

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 9, 2022

Spokane County’s overheated housing market appears to finally be cooling as inventory spiked and sales in July recorded the greatest year-over-year decrease in more than a decade.

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Front & Center: Greg Szabo seeks to illuminate opportunities for visually impaired

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 8, 2022

Spokane resident Greg Szabo is dedicated to expanding employment opportunities for blind and visually-impaired workers.

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The Dirt: Spokane couple opening indoor golf simulator in Five Mile

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 8, 2022

A Spokane couple is bringing indoor golf to the Five Mile neighborhood.

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Avista Corp. reports dip in second-quarter earnings

Thu., Aug. 4, 2022

Avista Corp on Wednesday reported net income of $11.5 million for the second quarter this year.

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Washington state attorney general opposes Avista’s request to increase utility rates

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 2, 2022

The Washington Attorney General’s Office is challenging an electric and natural gas rate hike proposal by Avista Utilities, stating the company is seeking unjustified profit margins.

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Spokane-based Global, Alaska USA become one in credit union merger

Tue., Aug. 2, 2022

Spokane-based Global Credit Union has merged with Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, making it one of the largest financial cooperatives in the country.