Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Alleged copper thieves thought they had license to steal

  December 23, 2011 in City on Page A1 These entrepreneurs probably won’t be in the running for a business leadership award anytime soon. Police say a band of suspected metal thieves created a Spokane-based business, complete with licenses … 8

• Businesses could see fees go up

  November 12, 2009 in City on Page A5 After months of debate, a proposal to raise business license fees is ready for City Council consideration. City administrators have developed a plan to increase the city’s base license fee … 1

• City offers business license amnesty

    June 20, 2009 in Business on Page A6 Unlicensed businesses have a chance to make good with the city of Spokane without the usual penalties. The city tax and license department next week will allow companies that are … 1

• Business license increase on table

  May 16, 2009 in City on Page B1 The cost of local business licenses would almost double under a proposal being circulated around Spokane City Hall as a way to help balance the city’s 2010 budget. The concept, …

• Council OKs business licenses for Cheney

  April 16, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W3 After lengthy discussion and a last-minute amendment the city of Cheney’s new business license ordinance was passed 6 to 1 following a third reading during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Under …

• City may require business licenses

  March 12, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W1 Business owners in Cheney may have to purchase business licenses through the city if a new ordinance is passed by the City Council. The council heard the first reading of …