Barr-Tech eyes plant's next phase Barr-Tech LLC, of Spokane, has invested $9 million to develop and open the composting portion of a planned $14 million organic-processing facility located 22 miles southwest of Spokane, and says it's poised to begin work on the power-producing second... Full Story

New identity lifts stretch of Sprague On East Sprague Avenue, not far from downtown, businesses are embracing a nonprofit-led effort toward redevelopment of what is now called the International District. A five-block area on Sprague between Helena and Crestline streets spor... Full Story

Key Tronic adds space, prospers Key Tronic Corp., the Spokane Valley provider of electronic manufacturing services, has bought a building adjacent to its manufacturing facilities in Mexico, has leased a building near its manufacturing operation in China, and has renewed for another... Full Story

Hecla takes steps to start shaft project Though a final decision on whether to go ahead with a major expansion project at the Lucky Friday mine in North Idaho isn't expected until later this year, Coeur d'Alene-based Hecla Mining Co. already is spending millions of dollars to prepare the mi... Full Story