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New text service aims to keep defendants out of jail

While reducing failure to appear rates, tool cuts costs

September 27, 2018

A newly implemented text-messaging service designed to remind defendants of upcoming court dates has the potential to reduce failure-to-appear rates and save money in Spokane County courtrooms as well as space in its jails, says a Spokane public defender

Guest Commentary: Tariffs won't solve long-term U.S.-China trade problems

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September 27, 2018

Guest Commentary

For months we have listened to rhetoric that the trade war against China was due to their theft of U.S. technology. Then, in early July the U.S. placed additional tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese exports, leading to retaliation from China targeting U.S.

The Journal's View: School, city bond measures should receive voter approval

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September 27, 2018

Staff Report

Spokane Public Schools has a proven track record of delivering on the promises it makes when trusted with tax money for capital projects. Consequently, voters should do what they've done repeatedly in recent years: Support the district's construction

Noncompete agreements growing in use in Spokane

Such clauses must balance protections for businesses, former employees' freedoms

September 27, 2018

Timothy J. Nault

Covenants not to compete, also known as noncompete clauses, have taken on greater significance in the Inland Northwest as the region builds on white-collar economic sectors, including medical care, finance, and technology. The proliferation of new

Two Women Vintage reopens on Sprague

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September 27, 2018

Staff Report

Vintage gift store Two Women Vintage Goods has moved from its former space at 112 S. Cedar in downtown Spokane to a new location at 2012 E. Sprague. The business, which is co-owned by Dianna Chelf and her daughter, Fielding Chelf, began in 2008

Dragon's Fury opens on North Side

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September 27, 2018

Staff Report

A new game store called Dragon's Fury Games & Anime opened last week just north of the NorthTown Mall, at 41 E. Queen. The shop is co-owned by Spokane native Nikita Countryman and her husband, Russell, who recently moved to back to Spokane from Seattle

Fueled Coffee plans October opening

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September 27, 2018

Staff Report

A new coffee stand named Fueled Coffee Co. plans to open next month in a newly built, 550-square-foot stand at 12303 E. Grace, in Spokane Valley. Nicole Behar is the sole owner of the new coffee company, which plans to open during the first week

Filling Station on 5th plans Post Falls restaurant

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September 27, 2018

Staff Report

The Filling Station on 5th, a popular gastropub in downtown Coeur d'Alene, plans to open a second location at 306 N. Spokane Street in Post Falls. Filling Station co-owner Justin Carpenter says the new restaurant will be in a 1,500-square-foot leased

Spokane Community College chapter launches motivation Mondays

Speakers wanted, group focused on leadership

September 27, 2018

Virginia Thomas

The Spokane Community College chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success is launching a weekly Motivational Mondays series that will focus on topics surrounding leadership and will be free and open to the public. Oriana Landt,

Spokane Home Builders Association's Fall Festival of Homes kicks off

Annual event showcases community homebuilders

September 27, 2018

Samantha Peone

Over the next two weekends, the Spokane Home Builders Association will hold its 14th annual Fall Festival of Homes, says Joel White, executive director of the association. The festival will feature 30 homes throughout Spokane County built by 20 builders