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The Dirt: Plans move forward for large delivery station at former Lowe’s site in north Spokane

Sun., Nov. 22, 2020

Irvine, California-based design firm MG2 filed a conditional use permit application with the city to convert the 117,000-square-foot former Lowe’s store into a delivery station and a 9,600-square-foot office at 6902 N. Division St.

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Local jobless claims drop but national numbers grow last week

Fri., Nov. 20, 2020

New jobless claims in the state and Spokane County declined the week ending Nov. 14, following a double-digit spike that occurred a week prior, according to the Washington State Employment Security Department.

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Washington unemployment rate fell to 6% as employment showed slight recovery in October

Thu., Nov. 19, 2020

Washington’s unemployment rate dropped to 6% as more jobs were added to the state economy in October, according to the Employment Security Department’s monthly employment report released Wednesday.

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Spokane economists: Regional recovery will depend on vaccine, stimulus

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 18, 2020

As the region slowly rebounds from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic that caused businesses to temporarily close and companies cut jobs, local economists on Tuesday said a COVID-19 vaccine or second federal stimulus package will be the key to a full economic recovery.

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Allegiant Air launching nonstop service from Spokane to Las Vegas, Orange County

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 17, 2020

Allegiant Air is launching new nonstop routes from Spokane to Orange County and Las Vegas.

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Grocers preparing for surge in demand as new statewide restrictions, busy holiday season approach

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 17, 2020

With a second round of statewide restrictions going into effect this week – limiting restaurants to takeout service only and the number of people in stores during the busiest shopping season of the year – local grocers are gearing up.

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The Dirt: A $22 million residential, retail development could be coming to downtown Spokane

Sun., Nov. 15, 2020

A residential and commercial development could be coming to the former Umpqua Bank site in downtown Spokane.

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Reborn Checkerboard Taproom now open in Sprague Union District

Fri., Nov. 13, 2020

More than a year after its closure, a longstanding watering hole on East Sprague Avenue has reopened under owners who pledge to keep elements of the bar’s history alive while ushering it into a modern era.

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Washington and Spokane County see most new jobless claims since March

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 12, 2020

New jobless claims in the state and Spokane County posted double-digit increases last week as seasonal layoffs continued in the agriculture and construction industries.

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Area apprenticeships continue to enroll applicants amid COVID-19

Thu., Nov. 12, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic forced school officials to change how they deliver classroom instruction, area apprenticeship programs have adapted by reducing class sizes and shifting a portion of their curriculum online.

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Live Local Coalition partners launch grants for area businesses

Wed., Nov. 11, 2020

Live Local Coalition partners recently launched two grants to assist area businesses and nonprofits with economic, marketing and social needs during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Northwest Flight Service relocating to new hangar at Felts Field

Wed., Nov. 11, 2020

Northwest Flight Service will consolidate operations into a more than $1.7 million, 15,000-square-foot hangar on a site formerly occupied by the FAA Flight Standards District Office, whose building was demolished in 2019.

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Cascadia Public House opening second restaurant in space formerly occupied by Geno’s Pub

Tue., Nov. 10, 2020

It’s been fewer than three weeks since Geno’s Pub permanently closed its doors in the Logan neighborhood, but the building already has a new tenant.

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Spokane County’s housing market sets records for median closing price, low inventory

Tue., Nov. 10, 2020

Spokane County’s fall housing market continues to be unusually active as the median housing price and supply of available homes for sale reached record-breaking levels in October.

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Front & Center: Kaspien CEO Kunal Chopra leveraging technology to expand company into new markets

Sun., Nov. 8, 2020

For more than a year, Kaspien Inc. CEO Kunal Chopra has been leading the company’s transformation from a third-party retailer to a one-stop shop for brands to grow their online businesses via Amazon, Walmart, eBay and Google.

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The Dirt: Grading permit issued for housing development at former Sun Dance Golf Course site

Sun., Nov. 8, 2020

Plans are underway to transform the former Sun Dance Golf Course into a subdivision with more than 475 single-family homes.

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Collaboration key to creating skilled workforce, Spokane education leaders and employers say

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 6, 2020

Community collaboration is the key to creating a competitive workforce and driving economic recovery amid the coronavirus pandemic, area employers and school officials said during a virtual workforce summit hosted by the Spokane Journal of Business.

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Downtown business leaders hopeful that Spokane avoids election unrest

Thu., Nov. 5, 2020

While many retailers nationwide were boarding up windows and hiring extra security prior to Tuesday's election in case of civil unrest, local businesses were hopeful vandalism will not occur in the downtown core.

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New jobless claims in Washington, Spokane County rise

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 5, 2020

New jobless claims in the state and Spokane County slightly increased last week as seasonal layoffs occurred in the agriculture, construction and specialty trade industries, according to the Washington State Employment Security Department.

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Clearwater Paper Co. reports third-quarter earnings gain

Wed., Nov. 4, 2020

Spokane-based Clearwater Paper Co. reported a gain in net earnings during the third quarter.

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Unnamed company applies for building permit valued at $101 million for Amazon-like facility in Spokane Valley

Wed., Nov. 4, 2020

Plans for an Amazon-like distribution facility in Spokane Valley are rapidly progressing through the city’s planning department as the unnamed company behind the project recently applied for a building permit valued at $101 million.

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Chick-fil-A announces Dec. 1 opening date for north Spokane restaurant

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 3, 2020

Chick-fil-A has announced an opening date for its north Spokane restaurant.

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Ladder Coffee Roasters purchases Vessel Coffee Roasters on Monroe Street

Tue., Nov. 3, 2020

Ladder Coffee Roasters is continuing to expand in Spokane with the recent acquisition of Vessel Coffee Roasters on North Monroe Street.

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Washington’s Global Entrepreneurship Month offering free training, support for small businesses

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 2, 2020

The state is offering more than 50 online webinars and on-demand training sessions for small businesses in November as part of Global Entrepreneurship Month.

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The Dirt: Lean Kitchen Co. planning South Hill store

Sun., Nov. 1, 2020

Lean Kitchen Co. is expanding to Spokane with plans for a store in the Manito Shopping Center on the South Hill.