Amy Edelen

Current Position: reporter

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Amy Edelen

Amy Edelen joined The Spokesman-Review in 2017. She is currently a reporter for the Business Desk. She also writes news features about people and events.

Email: amye@spokesman.com
Phone: (509) 459-5581

Most Recent Stories

News > Business

Garland rebound: New businesses have come to the retro avenue in north Spokane as the neighborhood continues post-pandemic recovery

Sun., May 15, 2022

At the start of the pandemic, the Garland District was practically a ghost town with little foot traffic and business owners wondering if they would remain open. It's a stark difference now, as several new businesses have opened in the neighborhood and more are on the way.

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The Dirt: Bake My Day opening location in Spokane Valley; multibuilding retail development planned on the West Plains

Sun., May 15, 2022

Bakery Owner Ashley Whitham filed a building permit application with the city last month to convert a former hair salon into a 1,400-square-foot bakery at 18123 E. Appleway Ave.

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Hecla Mining Co. reports dip in first quarter net income

UPDATED: Thu., May 12, 2022

The Coeur d'Alene-based company reported net income of $4 million, or 1 cent a share in the first quarter of 2022, down from net income of $11.7 million, or 2 cents a share, in the first quarter of 2021.

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Gonzaga students win first place at Sparks Weekend

Thu., May 12, 2022

Zaps, a fund sharing app for college-campus-meal plan accounts, took home first place at Sparks Weekend, an event held earlier this month that pairs entrepreneurs with mentors to create new startups in Spokane.

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CoinFlip expands cryptocurrency trading service to Washington state

Wed., May 11, 2022

The Chicago-based cryptocurrency investment services company announced Tuesday it launched CoinFlip Trade Desk in Washington as part of a larger expansion that includes four other states: Alabama, Alaska, New Mexico and Rhode Island.

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Spokane County’s housing demand remained strong in April as median continues above $425,000

UPDATED: Tue., May 10, 2022

Increasing interest rates had little impact on Spokane County's real estate market demand in April, as the median price remained above $425,000 for the second consecutive month.

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The Dirt: New food, retail tenants coming to Kendall Yards

UPDATED: Sun., May 8, 2022

Kendall Yards is gaining a new restaurant, a café and coffee roaster, and a retail store.

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Spokane Association of Realtors executive officer Rob Higgins to retire, nationwide search underway for successor

Fri., May 6, 2022

After more than three decades at the helm of the Spokane Association of Realtors, Rob Higgins announced he is retiring as executive officer by the end of the year.

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The Dirt: Michigan company planning indoor golf simulator in Spokane Valley

Sun., May 1, 2022

Project management firm Accurate Retail Services, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, submitted a building permit application with the city to renovate a more than 6,200-square-foot space into an X-Golf indoor golf simulator facility at 15110 E. Indiana Ave., adjacent to JOANN Fabrics & Crafts.