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Power Moves: Avista to invest over $104M in series of energy, gas upgrades

Company develops two substations, replaces 20 miles of natural gas pipe

June 8, 2023

Avista Corp. is investing $104 million into updates to its electricity and natural gas distribution systems in Washington and Idaho. Josh DiLuciano, vice president of energy delivery at the Spokane-based power company, says electric facility

Schweitzer ski operations to change hands

Acquisition to give Alterra total of 17 ski resorts

June 1, 2023

Erica Bullock

Alterra Mountain Co., a Denver-based hospitality company, has entered into an agreement to purchase ski operations at the Schweitzer ski resort, near Sandpoint.

Guest Commentary: Effects of Fed's tightening, easing were foreseeable

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May 25, 2023

Noah Schwab

During the pandemic, the government responded quickly with massive government spending and by lowering interest rates. Ignored by the public, a massive third response from the Federal Reserve was happening: the Federal Reserve's bond buyback program

The Journal's View: One year in, Thrive initiative provides progress, potential

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May 25, 2023

American Institute of Architects

As the first year of the five-year Thrive Spokane economic development initiative comes to a close, we have one message for those involved: Keep going. The effort, led by Greater Spokane Incorporated and supported by scores of others, has made some

I-90 Aerospace Corridor Conference set in Cd'A next week

Two-day event expands beyond aerospace roots

May 25, 2023

Keith Erickson

One of the Inland Northwest's largest annual manufacturing conferences is coming next week to The Coeur d'Alene Resort. The I-90 Aerospace Corridor Conference & Expo, scheduled for Tuesday, May 30 and Wednesday, May 31, at the resort at

Inland Northwest Land Conservancy opens office in Cd'A

Organization places greater focus on North Idaho lands

May 25, 2023

Keith Erickson

The Inland Northwest Land Conservancy recently opened an office in downtown Coeur d'Alene at 418 E. Lakeside Drive. The Spokane-based organization's physical expansion into the Lake City is expected to boost efforts to acquire natural lands for

Careful giving strategies can have tax advantages

Planning helps optimize donation timing, structure

May 25, 2023

Mary Lago

A carefully developed charitable-giving strategy empowers individuals and families to support meaningful causes, while also benefiting from tax advantages. An important place to start is to consider the area or areas you want to impact, such as mental

L33t Box Computers finds new home in Spokane Valley

Veteran-owned business started in owner's home

May 25, 2023

Dylan Harris

Ray Boston's computer retail and service business, L33t Box Computers, has evolved from his home to a brick-and-mortar store in Spokane Valley. The business moved to its new 1,500-square-foot location at 12308 E. Broadway, at the southeast corner of

Megabus, Northwestern Stage partner to expand bus service in PNW

Collaboration includes 35 destination cities in Washington, Idaho

May 25, 2023

Karina Elias

Megabus, the intercity bus service of Coach USA LLC, has partnered with Spokane-based Northwestern Stage Lines to offer expanded bus service options to 35 cities in Washington and Idaho, as part of East Coast company's first foray into the Pacific North

Pioneer House sold for $1M in downtown Spokane

115-year-old building to remain affordable housing option here

May 25, 2023

Erica Bullock

Spokane Valley-based Community First Properties 10 LLC has bought for $1 million the Pioneer Pathway House, a low-income multifamily housing complex at 224 S. Howard downtown. The 115-year-old building was previously owned by Pioneer Human Services