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Shopko demolition makes way for Home Depot project

UPDATED: Thu., June 27, 2024

The roughly 100,000-square-foot Shopko building in Spokane’s South Hill has sat vacant since the retailer closed in 2019.

News >  Business

The Dirt: Courtyard by Marriott in Spokane to get total remodel

UPDATED: Fri., June 28, 2024

A permit was requested last week to remodel both the interior and exterior of the Courtyard by Marriott near the Spokane Convention Center. 

News >  Business

Business advocacy group names prominent board of directors

Wed., June 26, 2024

A Spokane businessman active in local politics is forming a new business association, but he says it won’t compete with Greater Spokane Incorporated or the Downtown Spokane Partnership.

News >  ID Government

Coeur d’Alene officials pass measure to protect historic buildings

UPDATED: Mon., June 24, 2024

In 1999, John and Tina Hough stayed at the historic bed-and-breakfast in Coeur d'Alene that was converted out of a school named for a previous visit by President Theodore Roosevelt.

News >  Spokane

To ease the historic trauma of boarding schools with a new campus, the Salish School of Spokane found an unlikely partner: Catholic Charities

UPDATED: Sun., June 23, 2024

Leaders of the Salish School of Spokane ducked under ponderosa pine boughs and maneuvered around thorny shrubbery as they planned a brand new campus earlier this month.

News >  Local business

Spokane leaders highlight wins, challenges facing downtown

UPDATED: Fri., June 14, 2024

Representatives from some of the area's most impactful organizations discussed what is working and what isn't for downtown Spokane on Friday at the Spokane Convention Center.

News >  Business

The Dirt: Dave’s Hot Chicken planned for North Spokane

UPDATED: Fri., June 14, 2024

The owners of East Hollywood-based Dave’s Hot Chicken have submitted an application to build a quick service restaurant in north Spokane, according to city records.

News >  Business

New store for old clothes: vintage store opens on North Monroe

UPDATED: Thu., June 13, 2024

As a couple, some things are hard to do together – including running a business.

News >  Business

Jubilant HollisterStier growth pushes to lead Spokane

UPDATED: Wed., June 12, 2024

Enough shots for every American. That could be the result of the ongoing expansion at Jubilant HollisterStier, according to CEO and president Chris Preti who spoke Wednesday to other manufacturers at the East West Life Science Summit at Washington State University's Spokane campus. 

News >  Business

Local farming nonprofits earn federal funding

UPDATED: Tue., June 11, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture gave Zero Emissions Northwest and Partners for Rural Washington $250,000 to help owners of small farms pursue and acquire federal funds to modernize farming practices.

News >  Local business

Costco calling? Large mystery retailer looking at Liberty Lake for new location

UPDATED: Fri., June 7, 2024

Developers have begun preliminary traffic studies in Liberty Lake for a large retail box store, and adjoining gas station, that very much fits the size and look of a potential new Costco Wholesale location.

News >  Business

The Dirt: Monroe luxury apartments getting upgrade

UPDATED: Thu., June 6, 2024

Opened at the end of last year, the Millennium Monroe apartments represented a mix of living and commercial spaces.

News >  Local Government

Blowback to half-formed homeless project in Spokane portends murky path to a plan

Sun., June 2, 2024

At its peak in 2022, nearly 700 people took refuge in an encampment off Interstate 90 known as Camp Hope.

News >  Business

The Dirt: Ness Elementary addition approved by Spokane Valley

UPDATED: Tue., June 11, 2024

The city of Spokane Valley has issued construction permits for an estimated $1.6 million project to expand Arthur B. Ness Elementary School.

News >  Business

Confidence soaring for Inland Northwest aerospace industry

UPDATED: Wed., May 29, 2024

Aerospace manufacturing companies met in Coeur d’Alene Wednesday to collaborate and continue the advancement of the I-90 aerospace corridor.

A&E >  Northwest Passages

Longmire lives: Craig Johnson launches series’ 20th installment in Spokane with friend and actor A Martinez

UPDATED: Wed., May 29, 2024

Author Craig Johnson has made the journey to the Lilac City from his Wyoming ranch before.

News >  Business

Playing chicken: Raising Cane’s cooking up plans for Spokane next door to competitor

UPDATED: Tue., May 28, 2024

The menu is short, and its following is extensive – Raising Cane’s could come to Spokane.

A&E >  Beer/Drinks

Rainier beer: A delicious saga

Sun., May 26, 2024

When you drink it, it’s hard to taste the ingredients of what made Rainier Brewing Company one of the Pacific Northwest’s most recognizable brands. It took grandiose costumes, extravagant sets and hilarious scripts.

News >  Idaho

New pickleball facility coming in Coeur d’Alene

UPDATED: Tue., May 28, 2024

For five years, pickleballers have been volleying negotiations with the City of Coeur d’Alene for more courts.

News >  Local business

How Spokane tourism grew into a $1.5 billion industry in 2023

UPDATED: Fri., May 24, 2024

Since earthlings were confined to their homes during the coronavirus pandemic, Spokane county tourism has never been better.

News >  Sci/Tech

‘Breathtaking’: A mysterious fireball dazzled Pacific Northwest onlookers Monday night

UPDATED: Wed., May 22, 2024

When you see it, you’re not too sure you actually did.

News >  Spokane

Vandalism of downtown Spokane Pride mural spurs $15,000 in donations to fix it

UPDATED: Tue., May 21, 2024

Last week, vandals set aflame a pride crosswalk paintingin downtown Spokane. Just five days later, community members raised $15,000 to restore it.

News >  Local business

Collins Aerospace announces $200 million West Plains factory expansion

UPDATED: Tue., May 21, 2024

Collins Aerospace, an airplane parts manufacturer, announced Monday plans to spend $200 million to expand its carbon brake factory on the West Plains.

News >  Local Government

A big impact on Spokane’s housing shortage could come in a tiny form

UPDATED: Mon., May 20, 2024

A big impact on the housing shortage could come in a tiny way.

News >  Sci/Tech

Northern lights may wow Spokanites this weekend

UPDATED: Thu., May 9, 2024

In the coming days, an all-time classic show that has dazzled onlookers for generations may come to Spokane. Vibrant and awesome, the northern lights may be seen in the Lilac City and as far south as Alabama.