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Silverwood owners agree to sell theme park in Athol

The family that founded and operated Silverwood Theme Park in Athol announced Wednesday a deal to sell the entire operation to another family-held company that operates several other similar properties throughout the country.

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Family Owned: Tracy Jewelers celebrates 75 years as third generation of family takes over fine jewelry business

Mon., Nov. 17, 2025

Tracy Jewelers, Spokane’s oldest locally owned jewelry store, is celebrating its 75th year in business, and a third generation of the Tracy family is at the helm.

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New Altamont liquor and convenience store draws neighborhood ire; owner touts investment as good for East Central

Sun., Nov. 16, 2025

The once quiet corner of East Central's Altamont and Fifth now sports cars lining the street, flags advertising drugs and alcohol for purchase and the name Altamont Liquor and Grocery written in bright, cursive light.

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The Dirt: More construction planned for the Falls Tower

Sun., Nov. 16, 2025

After changing its scope a few times over several years, progress is marching on at the Falls Tower project across the Spokane River from downtown.

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Dining out in Washington costs more than you think, new study on chain restaurants shows

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 16, 2025

Spokane transplants be warned before offering to foot the dinner bill: It may be more than you’re used to.

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Trader Joe’s may be headed to Spokane Valley

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 12, 2025

Trader Joe’s could be coming to Spokane Valley.

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Banks and credit unions attempt to provide some relief for those affected by federal shutdown

Mon., Nov. 10, 2025

As the government shutdown encroaches the 40-day mark, many banks and credit unions in the Spokane area are trying to provide some relief for government employees during the shutdown.

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Owners of Indigenous Eats venture into boutique business with newly opened Indigenous Chic in River Park Square

Sun., Nov. 9, 2025

When Jenny Slagle and her husband Andrew opened Indigenous Eats in 2022, she wanted to showcase contemporary Native culture, which includes, and sometimes starts with, food.

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Experts offer predictions on Spokane’s economic forecast for 2026

Thu., Nov. 6, 2025

Spokane is stuck in an economic malaise.

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Kendall Yards olive oil and vinegar shop brings 75 heath-conscious varieties to Spokane

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 3, 2025

Olive oil and vinegar are not just for bread and salads.

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‘Appetizing to the eyes’: Muggies, a ‘viral’ coffee experience, expands farther north

Wed., Oct. 29, 2025

As seen on TikTok and Instagram, Spokane’s “for the girls” coffee shop, Muggies, opened a new, bright pink drive-thru Oct. 18 on West Hastings Road.

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Schweitzer Engineering releases plans for expansion in Moscow

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 27, 2025

One of the region's largest manufacturers announced plans Monday to get even bigger.

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Seattle-area companies among donors to Trump’s White House ballroom

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 23, 2025

Several companies headquartered in the Seattle area have donated to President Donald Trump’s new ballroom at the White House, according to a White House list of donors.

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The Plucky Duck: What makes the squeaky clean soap-crafting shop worthy of waddling over to

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 23, 2025

What’s better than participating in squeaky clean, creative fun with an eye toward environmentalism?

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Visit Spokane’s Rose Noble to chair state board

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 22, 2025

Rose Noble, the president and CEO of Visit Spokane, has been appointed the new chair of the State of Washington Tourism Board of Directors.

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Land Rover moves from downtown Spokane to Spokane Valley after vandalism incidents

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 21, 2025

A luxury car dealership in downtown Spokane has moved to Spokane Valley less than a month after a vandal caused $100,000 in damages to vehicles in the lot.

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Garbage Goat Coffee Co. reopens with rebrewed emphasis on community

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 21, 2025

A new coffee shop just opened on the corner of Hamilton and Sharp. Well, sort of.

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It’s official: The Vow Room open for Spokane elopements

Thu., Oct. 16, 2025

A new, woman owned elopement venue just opened in downtown Spokane.

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Three Starbucks locations in Spokane close after billion dollar restructuring plan announcement

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 7, 2025

Starbucks is closing three of its 29 locations in Spokane and its popular Ritzville coffee shop just off Interstate 90.

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New Sweet Tooth doughnut shop brings international flair to South Hill

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 8, 2025

A Ukrainian refugee family soft launched their second business in Spokane this past month, celebrating doughnut shop Sweet Tooth’s official opening Oct. 1 with bunches of balloons out front.

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Juggling jesters, Hollywood actors, fervent fairies and wandering wizards from far-off lands gather at Spokane Renaissance Faire

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 6, 2025

Witches, warlocks, wizards and more journeyed from far off lands this weekend for the Spokane Renaissance Faire at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center for two days of sea shanties, full-contact jousting and a host of other magical activities.

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