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Front & Center: Spokane Club General Manager Harmukh ‘Molly’ Sandhu sees bright future for downtown Spokane facility

Sun., June 19, 2022

When Harmukh ‘Molly’ Sandhu became general manager at the Spokane Club in December, he saw potential to restore the storied meeting place back to its grandeur.

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Habit Burger Grill planning restaurant in north Spokane

UPDATED: Sun., June 19, 2022

The Habit Burger Grill is once again looking to expand into the Lilac City four years after abandoning plans for a restaurant in north Spokane.

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Gesa Credit Union announces sponsorship of Live Local INW campaign

Thu., June 16, 2022

A Tri-Cities-based credit union, with branches in Spokane, has agreed to a sponsorship deal that will support an online-business marketplace for shoppers to discover local independent businesses.

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Neon Pizza opening Wednesday at Northern Quest Resort & Casino

Wed., June 15, 2022

Northern Quest Resort & Casino patrons will soon be able to fulfill their cravings for New York-style pizza.

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Spokane Salad & Delivery opening in former High Tide Lobster Bar space in downtown Spokane

Wed., June 15, 2022

Spokane Salad & Delivery is opening next month in a space formerly occupied by High Tide Lobster Bar in downtown Spokane.

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Post Falls-based startup GarageSkins featured in summer edition of This Old House magazine

Tue., June 14, 2022

GarageSkins is gaining national attention nearly two years after leasing space in Post Falls for a manufacturing facility.

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Providence Occupational Medicine opens new clinic in Airway Heights

Tue., June 14, 2022

Providence Occupational Medicine is now open in Airway Heights to serve patients with workplace injuries.

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Front & Center: Downtown Spokane Partnership president and CEO Emilie Cameron finds calling in urban, economic development

UPDATED: Fri., June 17, 2022

Emilie Cameron says she's always had a calling for downtown development and urban placemaking.

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The Dirt: The Breslin to gain new studio apartments

Sun., June 12, 2022

The owner of Breslin Apartments is planning to add housing units to the historic building on the lower South Hill.

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Longtime Spokane Valley-based printing company Lancer Ltd. changes hands

Fri., June 10, 2022

Lancer Ltd., a longtime Spokane Valley-based commercial printing company, has changed hands after more than 47 years of ownership under Warren and Karen Jefvert.

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Tri-Cities-based Porter’s Real Barbecue opening restaurant in Spokane

Thu., June 9, 2022

A popular Tri-Cities-based barbecue restaurant chain is expanding to Spokane this fall.  

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Spokane County’s median home price hits record $450,000 in May, but market cooldown may be on the way

Wed., June 8, 2022

Buyers continued to find homes more expensive than ever in Spokane County as the median closing price hit $450,000 in May, but there are signs the market may cool.

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Natural 20 Brewing Co. opening second location in downtown Spokane

Tue., June 7, 2022

Spokane Valley-based Natural 20 Brewing Co. is opening a second location in a space formerly occupied by Hidden Mother Brewery in downtown Spokane.

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The Dirt: Vancouver-based restaurant company bringing Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen to north Spokane

UPDATED: Mon., June 6, 2022

Spokane-based Bernardo|Wills Architects filed a pre-development application with the city last week on behalf of Ambrosia QSR for a 2,500-square-foot Popeyes restaurant with a drive-thru and 42 parking spaces at 9252 N. Newport Highway, near Chick-fil-A.

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Jubilant HollisterStier plans second plant expansion that will create 200 new jobs

UPDATED: Fri., June 3, 2022

Pharmaceutical maker Jubilant HollisterStier is planning a $193 million expansion to its Spokane plant that will create 200 new jobs.

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Native American comfort food restaurant Indigenous Eats opening in August

UPDATED: Fri., June 3, 2022

A restaurant that serves Native American comfort food is coming to the Logan neighborhood this summer. Jenny Slagle and her husband, Andrew, are planning in August to open Indigenous Eats in a 1,900-square-foot space formerly occupied by Bruchi’s Cheesesteaks & Subs at 829 E. Boone Ave., Suite E.

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Washington Department of Labor and Industries enacts emergency heat, wildfire smoke protection for outdoor workers

UPDATED: Wed., June 1, 2022

Employers statewide will be required to take additional steps this summer to protect outdoor workers from heat and smoke.

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Downtown Spokane Partnership accepting grant funding applications for cultural events

UPDATED: Wed., June 1, 2022

The Downtown Spokane Partnership is accepting grant funding applications from nonprofits and groups looking to establish or enhance cultural events in the downtown area.

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PotlatchDeltic Corp. to acquire Atlanta-based CatchMark Timber Trust Inc.

Wed., June 1, 2022

PotlatchDelticCorp. has entered an agreement to acquire Atlanta-based CatchMark Timber Trust Inc. in an all-stock deal valued at more than $919 million, the Spokane-based forest products company announced Tuesday.

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Memories of Spokane’s first business incubator, 2nd City, live on through exhibit 50 years after it opened

Tue., May 31, 2022

More than 50 years ago, Billie Moreland, Janis Hefta and Joanne Prigmore had an idea to join together to create an arts and small business cluster in Spokane.

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Symons Block building’s next phase of renovations will bring micro-hotel, apartments to a burgeoning, close-knit business community

UPDATED: Sun., May 29, 2022

Construction is slated to begin in the summer to convert the Symons Block building's upper floors into a micro-hotel and apartments. The building is now 98% occupied with several tenants, including People's Waffle, Emma Rue's, Anam Cara Healing Center, Garland Resale Boutique and more.

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The Dirt: Large mixed-use development coming to Liberty Lake

Sun., May 29, 2022

A Kirkland-based company is looking to build a large mixed-use development in Liberty Lake.

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Rose & Blossom owner purchases former Clover restaurant space

UPDATED: Wed., May 25, 2022

The former Clover restaurant space in the Logan neighborhood is gaining new life as a flower shop.

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Tesla Service Center now open in Liberty Lake

Tue., May 24, 2022

Liberty Lake is now home to a Tesla Service Center.

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Spokane, Coeur d’Alene among most overpriced real estate markets in the nation

UPDATED: Mon., May 23, 2022

Three years ago the Spokane region was gaining attention as a top real estate market for its quality of life, job opportunities and relative affordability compared with larger, expensive metro areas.