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Beer makers, researchers work to localize flavor, grains in craft brews

Makers, researchers work to localize flavor, grains in craft brews

February 27, 2020

A flourishing craft beer industry in Eastern Washington has met a sagging barley market. And in the last few years, the two have become fast friends. The emerging partnership has those in the craft beer supply chain exploring the possibility of something

Huntwood Industries envisions expansion

Cabinet maker plans two-phase addition at massive facility in Liberty Lake

February 27, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Liberty Lake-based custom-cabinet manufacturer Hunt-Âwood Industries Inc. is planning a two-phase expansion at its headquarters and main manufacturing facility.

Guest Commentary: Axing Idaho's grocery taxes has benefits, little downside

Follow up on promise â€¦

February 13, 2020

Guest Commentary

Government is an overachiever in collecting taxes on nearly everything we do. It's hard to imagine anything in our everyday life that isn't taxed. We are taxed for our homes, our property, our cars, our purchases, our earnings, our investments

The Journal's View: State should streamline nursing license process

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February 13, 2020

Staff Report

Washington state faces a serious nursing shortage, and a bill before the state Senate proposes one step toward alleviating the problem by joining 34 other states that have approved the Nursing Licensure Compact.

Hugo's on the Hill slated for demolition

Restaurants & Retail

February 13, 2020

Kevin Blocker

With no buyer found since the former Hugo's on the Hill went on the market last summer, the bowling alley on the South Hill soon will be demolished. Vandervert Development LLC, which does business as Vandervert Development & Hotels, owns the site

HopStop starts strong in Post Falls

Restaurants & Retail

February 13, 2020

Kevin Blocker

The beer, hard cider, and wine brewing store, HopStop Home Brew & Wine Making Supplies, of Post Falls, is doing better than expected, according to one of the store's co-owners.

Revival Tea Co. set for downtown debut

Restaurants & Retail

February 13, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Drew Henry and his wife, Cerina Henry, estimate they're two to three years ahead of schedule. Nonetheless, the couple plans to open the doors 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday to the Revival Tea Co., located in 1,800 square feet of space in the basement at 41

Journal names 2020 class of Business Icons

Five Spokane business legends to be honored at March 26 ceremony

February 13, 2020

Linn Parish

The Journal of Business has selected five stalwarts of the Spokane business community as its 2020 class of Icons.

California group buys former Costco building on North Side

Separately, storage facility to open at site in March

February 13, 2020

Natasha Nellis

The recently redeveloped, former Costco Wholesale Corp. building on north Division Street has sold to a private investment group in California for $10.2 million.

Longtime employee buys R&R Custom photo lab

New owner intends to expand products

February 13, 2020

Virginia Thomas

R&R Custom Lab 2 Inc., which does business as R&R Custom Color Lab, has changed hands. Former owner Steve Riffle retired and sold the business to new owners Erin and Brent Cramer at the beginning of the year.