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Spokane Sports Commission honored with national award

UPDATED: Fri., May 10, 2019

The Spokane Sports Commission has received a national award for developing sports in the region. The nonprofit organization was selected as “Sports Commission of the Year” by the National Association of Sports Commissions.

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Red Robin names Spokane Valley location nation’s busiest

UPDATED: Thu., May 9, 2019

The restaurant drew an average of 8,300 customers and sold 4,500 to 5,000 pounds of french fries a week in 2018.

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CEOs: Training, culture draws employees to companies

UPDATED: Wed., May 8, 2019

Investments in education for skilled trades and promoting company culture are key in attracting employees, area business leaders said at a CEO panel Wednesday.

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Hart index sees slight increase in overall stock value of regional companies

UPDATED: Tue., May 7, 2019

The Hart Capital Inland Northwest Index increased by 1.8% during the first quarter of 2019, fueled by gains from PotlatchDeltic Corp. and the banking sector.

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Spokane Valley-based Itron says expectations exceeded despite first-quarter loss

Mon., May 6, 2019

Itron Inc. reported a net loss in the first quarter , but the company indicated results exceeded its expectations.

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Stay Alfred picks former Itron executive as new president

UPDATED: Mon., May 6, 2019

Spokane Valley-based Stay Alfred announced Monday it has named former Itron executive Steve Helmbrecht as its new president and chief financial officer.

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Spokane County home sales continue to lag

UPDATED: Mon., May 6, 2019

Low inventory and rising home prices in Spokane County persisted in April, as the sale of houses and condominiums continue to lag this year when compared to the first four months of last year.

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Pop Up Shop plans relocation to River Park Square

UPDATED: Fri., May 3, 2019

The Pop Up Shop, presently in Steam Plant Square, is rebranding and relocating to River Park Square, a move that will accommodate additional space for artists to sell locally-made goods.

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Idaho-based Fisher’s Technology acquires ABC Office Equipment in Spokane Valley

UPDATED: Thu., May 2, 2019

Fisher’s Technology, an 82-year-old company founded in Boise, has purchased Spokane Valley-based ABC Office Equipment.

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Tiny house notion: Legislators, advocates for affordable housing see benefits of growing market

Thu., May 2, 2019

Tiny houses have gained popularity in the past few years among people choosing to live in the small spaces for environmental reasons, to be part of a community, or to alleviate the burden of a mortgage and monthly bills. For Spokane resident Henry Hagood, building a tiny home has economic benefits.

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Clearwater Paper Co. reports increase in 1Q net income

Wed., May 1, 2019

The Spokane-based company said it had $3.8 million in net income – or 23 cents per share – during the period, compared with earnings of $2.6 million – or 16 cents per share – in the first quarter of 2018.

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Edmund Schweitzer joins legends with induction into National Inventors Hall of Fame

UPDATED: Wed., May 1, 2019

With ambition and a revolutionary idea to make the power grid safer, more reliable and efficient, Edmund Schweitzer launched a business that today boasts more than 5,200 employees. His inventions put him into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

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Avista seeks Washington regulatory approval for rate increases over two years

UPDATED: Tue., April 30, 2019

Avista Corp. filed a request Tuesday with Washington regulators to raise electric and natural gas rates over the next two years.

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Key Tronic Corp. reports income decline in third fiscal quarter

UPDATED: Wed., May 1, 2019

Key Tronic Corp. reported a decline in net income in the company’s third fiscal quarter, but expects a rebound later in the year.

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PotlatchDeltic Corp. reports decline in first-quarter earnings

Tue., April 30, 2019

PotlatchDeltic reported net income of $6.6 million – or 10 cents per share – for the first quarter of 2019, a steep decline compared with results from the first quarter of 2018, when the company reported net income of $14.9 million, or 29 cents per share.

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Spokane Valley forges partnership with county to own Plante’s Ferry Sports Complex in effort to land big tournaments

UPDATED: Tue., April 30, 2019

A land deal is in the works to create a partnership between the county and the City of Spokane Valley to own and manage the popular Plante’s Ferry Sports Complex. Plante’s Ferry is a sprawling park with 13 soccer fields and five softball fields along the north side of the Spokane River.

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The Dirt: New brewery’s home in Audubon neighborhood has long business history

Sun., April 28, 2019

A new brewery is coming to Spokane’s Audubon neighborhood, renovating a building that was long home to a string of grocery stores before becoming a popular “hattery” that specialized in making custom cowboy hats.

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Staging, market research, Realtor relationship keys to selling home quickly

Sun., April 28, 2019

Lisa Lewis is selling her third home in 10 years. So, what’s her advice to ensure a seamless home-selling process?

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Benefits of open house showing many

Sat., April 27, 2019

Local brokers say while more people are searching for homes online, having an open house remains beneficial for sellers.

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From building to selling and buying, technology’s impact on housing market widespread

Sat., April 27, 2019

Technology is revolutionizing the real estate industry by making it easier for consumers to buy and sell homes, take virtual tours of properties, compare prices or obtain a home loan.

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Multitenant development planned on Barker Road in Spokane Valley

Sat., April 27, 2019

The owner of Liberty Lake Athletic Club has purchased 3 acres of land in Spokane Valley to build a multitenant development.

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Observers: Availability, affordability returning to West Coast markets

Sat., April 27, 2019

With West Coast real estate markets improving for buyers as homes remaini for sale longer in cities such as San Jose and Seattle, indications are Spokane’s market could also experience a cool down, local real estate professionals say.

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Sellers remain at an advantage in Spokane-area housing market

Sat., April 27, 2019

Spokane’s real estate market continues to remain very active with low inventory, high demand and rising home prices. It’s a seller’s market and that is likely to continue across the region this year, brokers and real estate agents say.

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Spokane Realtors holding open house event this weekend

UPDATED: Wed., April 24, 2019

Many Spokane-area homes are opening doors for visitors Saturday and Sunday for the ninth annual Spokane Realtors Open House Weekend.

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Spokane chosen for electric sports car factory with promise of 850 jobs

UPDATED: Wed., April 24, 2019

California-based Mullen Technologies announced plans Wednesday to lease a large assembly and manufacturing plant on the West Plains for development of its electric sports car, ultimately bringing more than 850 jobs to the area.