Stories by Amy Edelen for the Spokesman-Review

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The Dirt: Rehabilitated hotel in to include restaurant

Sun., Dec. 1, 2019

The rehabilitation of the former Otis Hotel, now called Hotel Indigo, is ongoing, but the restaurant permit is the first sign of the impending completion. The

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Developer planning to build large apartment complex in Spokane Valley

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 2, 2019

Developer Lanzce Douglass is planning to build a large apartment complex near Desmet Court and Indiana Avenue in Spokane Valley.

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Novelis planning $5 million expansion to technology center in Spokane Valley

Sat., Nov. 30, 2019

Atlanta-based Novelis Inc. is planning a major expansion to its Solatens Technology Center in Spokane Valley.

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From socks to recliners, Spokane-area retailers share their best-selling Black Friday items

Fri., Nov. 29, 2019

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday continue to be the most popular days to shop for holiday gifts online and at big-box stores, Spokane retailers are gearing up to meet customer demands with a variety of unique items.

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Spokane-area shoppers mirror a regional tendency toward holiday-spending frugality, research shows

Thu., Nov. 28, 2019

Although retail analysts predict consumers nationwide will spend more on Christmas gifts this year because of job growth and higher wages, a recent study indicates Spokane residents will keep their budgets tight during the holiday shopping season.

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Ganesh Himal Trading to host 35th annual Festival of Fair Trade on Thanksgiving weekend

Tue., Nov. 26, 2019

Ganesh Himal Trading is hosting its 35th annual Festival of Fair Trade this weekend to celebrate artisans throughout the world.

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Flatstick Pub is now open in downtown Spokane

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 25, 2019

Seattle-based Flatstick Pub, a casual, craft beer pub with a nine-hole miniature golf course, is now open in downtown Spokane.

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The Dirt: Rockwood at Whitworth breaks ground on $69 million senior-living redevelopment project

Sun., Nov. 24, 2019

Rockwood at Whitworth has broken ground on a $69 million senior-living redevelopment project that will bring hundreds of apartments, amenities and services to north Spokane.

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Rockwood at Whitworth breaks ground on $69 million senior-living redevelopment project

Sat., Nov. 23, 2019

Rockwood at Whitworth has broken ground on a $69 million senior-living redevelopment project that will bring hundreds of apartments, amenities and services to north Spokane.

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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market opens in Cheney

Fri., Nov. 22, 2019

After months of construction, Grocery Outlet Bargain Market has opened a new location in Cheney.

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Coeur d’Alene artist helps others remember and heal through jewelry infused with their loved one’s ashes

Fri., Nov. 22, 2019

After Twyla Jensen’s father died more than 18 months ago, her sister, Jeanine, wanted a special keepsake to hold his ashes.

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Spokane County unemployment rate increases to 4.8% in October

Thu., Nov. 21, 2019

Spokane County’s unemployment rate increased to 4.8% in October, according to nonseasonally adjusted data from the Washington State Employment Security Department.

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2020 Economic Forecast: Local economists see regional economy and employment continuing to grow, just at a slower pace

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 20, 2019

Although the region experienced gains in employment, wages, population and housing as the United States marked its longest economic expansion in history earlier this year, local economists predict regional growth could slow going into 2020.

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The Dirt: Evans Brothers cafe, High Tide Lobster Bar open in Wonder Building

Sun., Nov. 17, 2019

Evans Brothers cafe and High Tide Lobster Bar join Bean & Pie, a Coeur d’Alene-based pie bakery with limited hours at the renovated bread factory.

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Realtor.com: Spokane named top market for out-of-area home buyers

Sat., Nov. 16, 2019

The metro area is becoming a mecca for housing affordability, having attracted the most interest from out-of-area homebuyers in the third quarter of any of the 100 U.S. cities evaluated in a recent report by the website Realtor.com.

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Idaho unemployment rate in October holds steady

Fri., Nov. 15, 2019

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.9% in October remained steady for the fourth consecutive month.

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Burlington Coat Factory to open in former Toys ‘R’ Us site in Spokane Valley

Fri., Nov. 15, 2019

Burlington Coat Factory is planning to open in a space formerly occupied by Toys R Us in Spokane Valley.

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Metals Fabrication Co. adding new building to existing steel fabrication campus in Airway Heights

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 15, 2019

Metals Fabrication Co. is adding a new building to its existing steel fabrication campus in Airway Heights.

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Magazine ranks Kalispel, CdA casino golf courses among nation’s top 50

Thu., Nov. 14, 2019

Kalispel Golf and Country Club is among the top 50 casino golf courses in the nation, according to an annual list published by

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Owner of Fiesta Mexicana to open new taqueria in Liberty Lake

Wed., Nov. 13, 2019

Miguel Amador, owner of Fiesta Mexicana on the South Hill, is opening Mexico Lindo in Liberty Lake later this month.

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Spokane Valley named a top city nationwide for residents with $60,000 annual income

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 21, 2019

Spokane Valley was named one of the best cities nationwide in which to live for residents with an annual income of $60,000, according a recent study published by SmartAsset.

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Sears at Spokane Valley Mall to close by February

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 11, 2019

When a freezer broke at Jannean Judy’s Hold Your Grounds espresso stand in Spokane, she was able to quickly buy a replacement at Sears that same day, saving more than $500 in frozen food. But buying an appliance at the department store will no longer be an option for Judy, as Sears in the Spokane Valley Mall is slated to close next year by its parent company.