East Hillyard revitalization eyed The city of Spokane and Hillyard business leaders have begun work on plans to create a revitalized industrial area in northeast Spokane. Spokane Mayor Mary Verner earlier this year named East Hillyard a targeted development area, meanin... Full Story

'Groovy things' on North Monroe New thrift stores, most of which feature collectibles from the 1950s to the 1970s, are proliferating on North Monroe. The small businesses, many with limited resources, say they've begun to profit from each other's goodwill and are work... Full Story

Avista puts big focus on technology If you think your capital spending budget for technology has become unwieldy, wrap your brain around this number—$23 million. That's what Avista Corp. plans to spend this year on information systems, technology, and cybersecurity. ... Full Story

Many qualify for help with heating bills Some 43,000 households in Spokane County, or about 24 percent of all households in the county, were eligible during the winter of 2007-2008 for the two largest heating-assistance programs here, says a study done by the Eastern Washington University I... Full Story