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Spokane-based startup SquareKeg to appear on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’

Sun., Nov. 6, 2022

SquareKeg founder Tim Loucks will be pitching the startup’s mini-kegs to a group of celebrity tycoons on Friday Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. Pacific time in hopes of securing an investment deal.

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Spokane International Airport completes second phase of rail, truck facility geared toward attracting manufacturers

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 3, 2022

The Spokane International Airport has completed the second phase of a rail and truck transload facility to attract advanced manufacturing companies to the region.

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Nashville company plans to build manufacturing plant on the West Plains

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 2, 2022

Louisiana-Pacific Corp., which also does business as LP Building Solutions, is looking to build a siding prefinishing facility on more than 80 acres near Four Lakes, Colby Wilson, spokesman for LP Building Solutions, said in an email.

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Avista Corp. reports dip in third quarter earnings

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 1, 2022

The Spokane-based utility on Tuesday reported a net loss of $5.8 million, or 8 cents per share, for the third quarter, compared to net income of $14.4 million, or 20 cents per share, for the third quarter of 2021.

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Breaüxdoo Bakery opens café, retail shop in Spokane Valley

Tue., Nov. 1, 2022

Breaüxdoo Bakery opened its 700-square-foot retail expansion Friday at 14109 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 7A-1.

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Coeur d’Alene On Ice returns for second year

Tue., Nov. 1, 2022

Spokane Valley-based Numerica Credit Union is partnering with Coeur d'Alene On Ice to bring the event back for a second year.Coeur d'Alene on Ice is a seasonal, pop-up ice skating rink in McEuen Park in downtown Coeur d'Alene that is .CDA on Ice is operated by Jerome Murray and his wife, Andrea.The CDA on Ice crew has been building the rink for the past few weeks. The rink opens Friday

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The Dirt: Charlie’s Produce building new facility on the West Plains

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 30, 2022

Alex Plummer, executive vice president of Charlie's Produce LLC, filed a building permit application with Spokane County to build a 72,000-square-foot warehouse with cold storage and a 12,000-square-foot office at 6505 W. 40th Ave.

Innovia Foundation relocates to larger office in downtown Spokane

Fri., Oct. 28, 2022

Innovia Foundation has relocated to a larger office in downtown Spokane.

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Spokane County jobless rate drops to 3.7% in September

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 27, 2022

Spokane County's preliminary unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in September compared to the prior month, according to nonseasonally adjusted data from the Washington state Employment Security Department.

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SportsTravel Magazine names the Podium ‘best new sports venue’ in nation

Wed., Oct. 26, 2022

The Podium Powered by STCU is gaining national recognition nearly a year after opening on the north bank of the Spokane River.

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The Dirt: Building permit approved for $17.3 million Green Acres Distribution Center in Spokane Valley

Sun., Oct. 23, 2022

Panattoni Development Co. is moving forward with plans for a large industrial warehouse in Spokane Valley's northeast industrial area.

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MUV Fitness to close downtown Spokane gym

Sat., Oct. 22, 2022

MUV Fitness confirmed Friday that it is permanently closing its downtown Spokane gym by the end of the month.

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Spokane International Airport breaks ground on first phase of $150 million terminal expansion project

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 21, 2022

Spokane International Airport will be undergoing what it describes as its most expensive construction project in history to meet growing passenger demand.

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Hundreds of jobs are coming to Moses Lake after two companies nab $200 million to develop materials for electric vehicle batteries

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 20, 2022

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $200 million to a pair of companies planning to build factories in Moses Lake that would employ hundreds of people to develop and produce battery materials for use in electric vehicles.

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Spokane-based architecture firm rebrands as Bernardo Wills

Wed., Oct. 19, 2022

Bernardo|Wills Architects announced Monday it shortened its name and will now do business as Bernardo Wills. The firm has also updated its logo.

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Zak Designs completes headquarters expansion, celebrates 30 years of business in Airway Heights

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 17, 2022

When the coronavirus pandemic initially took hold in the state in March 2020, Zak Designs CEO Irv Zakheim didn't know what to expect.

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Spokane County’s housing market continues cooldown in September

Sun., Oct. 16, 2022

Increasing mortgage rates, which have hit a 20-year high, have caused hesitancy among some buyers and slowed home sales.

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The Dirt: SIERR building in University District to undergo remodel for EWU nursing program

Sun., Oct. 16, 2022

The historic SIERR building in the University District will be undergoing renovations to make way for Eastern Washington University’s nursing, and communication science and disorders programs.

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Diversification at manufacturers highlighted during business association’s annual tour stop in Spokane area

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 12, 2022

The tour, in its sixth year, highlighted the importance of recruiting skilled workers as the state looks to boost its 265,000 manufacturing positions.

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MultiCare Rockwood Clinic names new president

Wed., Oct. 12, 2022

MultiCare Rockwood Clinic has named Texas hospital executive Keli Ramsey as its new president.

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The Dirt: Building permit under review for Millennium North Hill in the Garland District

Sun., Oct. 9, 2022

Millennium Monroe LLC recently submitted a building permit application with the city for the Millennium North Hill apartments at 3909 N. Wall St.

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Washington State Supreme Court visits Gonzaga University for hearing on public collective bargaining

Fri., Oct. 7, 2022

The Washington State Supreme Court visited Gonzaga University’s School of Law on Thursday specifically to review a case on whether state law preempts a section of the city of Spokane’s charter that required union negotiations be open.

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Mountain West Bank holds ribbon cutting ceremony for Wallace branch

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 5, 2022

Mountain West Bank, a division of Glacier Bank, marked the opening with a ceremony Tuesday for its branch in the historic First National Bank of Wallace building at 419 Sixth St., according to a news release.

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Fireclay Tile acquires Spokane Valley-based Quarry Tile Co.

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 4, 2022

Fireclay Tile has acquired Spokane Valley-based Quarry Tile Co. as part of a more than $26 million investment to expand its products and manufacturing capabilities.

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Liberty Lake-based Vega Cloud raises $9 million in funding for product development, business growth

Tue., Oct. 4, 2022

Vega Cloud, a Liberty Lake-based company that assists businesses with managing cloud infrastructure, has raised $9 million to develop new products and support future growth.