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News >  Idaho

Hunter mistakenly kills grizzly bear north of Priest Lake

UPDATED: Tue., June 13, 2023

An endangered-male grizzly bear was killed last week by a Washington hunter in North Idaho who told wildlife officials that he mistakenly identified the bruin as a black bear before he fired the fatal shot. 

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The Dirt: Humble Abode Brewing adds downtown location

UPDATED: Fri., June 9, 2023

Humble Abode Brewing is taking the audacious step of expanding into downtown Spokane. It's taking over the space, and literally most of the equipment, previously used by Common Language Brewing.

News >  Business

No-Li and EWU ‘Dubbel’ up on malty new beer

Sun., June 4, 2023

A conversation over, well, a beer, in 2021 sparked a collaboration that ultimately resulted in the first keg of brew made by the students of Eastern Washington University's newly minted Craft Beer Industry Professional Certificate program.

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The Dirt: Spokane International Airport to upgrade fueling capabilities

Sun., June 4, 2023

A building permit has been submitted to the city of Spokane for a large project to upgrade the fueling facilities at Spokane International Airport.

News >  Business

Schweitzer Mountain sells resort operations to Alterra

UPDATED: Thu., June 1, 2023

The owners of Schweitzer Mountain Resort have sold its operations assets to Colorado-based Alterra Mountain Company, which operates 16 other ski destinations in the U.S. and Canada.

News >  Business

Aerospace alternatives: Area’s manufacturers flex and diversify to meet industry’s challenges

Sun., May 28, 2023

Navigating a promising, yet troubled, manufacturing landscape will be the focus of a rejuvenated aerospace conference this week at the Coeur d'Alene Resort that hopes to both celebrate and emulate those companies that have thrived through disruptions, labor shortages and supply-chain issues.

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The Dirt: North 40 Outfitters remodeling Spokane Valley store

Sun., May 28, 2023

The owners of North 40 Outfitters recently announced that they are in the process of remodeling and expanding their existing store at 8307 E. Trent Ave. in Spokane Valley.

News >  Business

Spokane’s Heavenly Special Teas closing in June

UPDATED: Tue., May 23, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has ended, but it's effects linger as another Spokane business plans to close after failing to financially recover.

News >  Business

Spokane-based Wake Up Call Coffee expands to Tri-Cities, Walla Walla with acquisition

UPDATED: Mon., May 22, 2023

Spokane-based Wake Up Call Coffee announced Monday that it has acquired 13 Black Rock Coffee Bar locations, which doubles the number of Wake Up Call locations and expands its reach to both the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla. 

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The Dirt: New Yoke’s Fresh Market planned for Airway Heights

Sun., May 21, 2023

A building permit has been submitted to the City of Spokane to build a new Yoke’s Fresh Market at 11450 W. 12th Ave. in Airway Heights. It’s on land owned by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians but the project is being inspected by Spokane building officials based on an interlocal agreement.

News >  Education

Idaho Board of Education approves purchase of University of Phoenix

UPDATED: Thu., May 18, 2023

The Idaho State Board of Education voted on Thursday to appove the $550 million purchase of the for-profit University of Phoenix that would merge the state institution with a school built on offering online degrees. 

News >  Education

University of Idaho intends to purchase University of Phoenix and transition it to nonprofit

UPDATED: Thu., May 18, 2023

The University of Idaho announced Wednesday that it intends to purchase the University of Phoenix as part of a $550 million deal that will keep both institutions separate and not roll that school's mostly-online 85,000 students into the system based in Moscow.

News >  Business

Washington credit unions merge

UPDATED: Tue., May 16, 2023

Olympia-based Washington State Employees Credit Union has completed its merger with State Highway Credit Union.

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The Dirt: Crews begin work on 504-unit Magnesium Village

Sun., May 14, 2023

Construction has begun on a major apartment project in North Spokane called Magnesium Village

News >  Business

Pipeline for area pipefitters: Competition seen as critical recruiting tool and skill developer for a trade in demand

Sun., May 14, 2023

Below pop-up awnings and under the watchful eyes of journeymen, apprentice pipe fitters and welders worked this week to show off their skills in turning steel and copper into useful building components.

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Goodwill opens outlet store in Airway Heights

UPDATED: Mon., May 8, 2023

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest held a grand opening Monday for its first combined outlet and retail store inside a new facility at 9837 W. Flight Drive. 

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The Dirt: Gonzaga to begin baseball facilities expansion

Sun., May 7, 2023

Gonzaga University has submitted a permit request with the city of Spokane to begin the project to expand the Patterson Baseball Complex.

News >  Business

Spokane banking industry solid despite recent turmoil, relying on ‘simplistic’ business model of community trust and investment

UPDATED: Mon., May 8, 2023

The character George Bailey in the iconic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” saved a run on his bank by convincing residents to keep their money invested in their local community.

Sports >  Outdoors

Coming in waves: Snowpack in Idaho expected to fuel more whitewater fun

UPDATED: Sat., May 6, 2023

The weather's recent turn from a winter hangover to typical-Northwest-July-type temperatures in the 80s has turned on the spigot for area rivers as a healthy snowpack in Idaho is expected to fuel extra chances to experience whitewater adventures from Spokane to Western Montana.

News >  Business

Liberty Lake Wine Cellars scores big with 2020 varietal

UPDATED: Tue., May 2, 2023

Liberty Lake Wine Cellars uncorked a big score recently as Wine Enthusiast magazine scored the local winery's 2020 Carmenere at 93, which is the top in North America and the second-highest score for the variety worldwide. 

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No-Li ranks 25th in sales in national data poll

UPDATED: Tue., May 2, 2023

No-Li Brewhouse posted the 25th best sales among independent craft brewery's in the country, according to a data research firm.

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Brick West inks distribution deal, plans expansion in sales and taprooms

Sun., April 30, 2023

The four owners of Brick West Brewing have come a long way since they scribbled out an idea on a napkin and wondered if it would work.

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The Dirt: New apartment complex planned near north Costco

UPDATED: Mon., May 1, 2023

A team of owners have submitted a building permit request with Spokane County to build a 144-unit apartment complex on property that is bordered by Pittsburg Street, Farwell Road and U.S. Highway 2. 

News >  Business

Idaho’s Ag Talk Tuesday set for May 2

UPDATED: Wed., April 26, 2023

The University of Idaho Extension's first virtual Ag Talk Tuesday session of the season will be May 2 and focus on water issues.

News >  Business

Spokane County jobless rate drops to 5% for March

UPDATED: Tue., April 25, 2023

Spokane County's jobless rate dropped from 6.6% in February to 5% in March with about 5,400 more workers finding work compared to the prior month, according to data released by the Washington state Employment Security Department.