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Data suggest more elderly are in poverty

Economic insecurity could be worse than new figures suggest, aging council says

October 6, 2011

Recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that the overall number of older adults living in poverty has increased. Even more significant is the number of seniors who have experienced an increase in economic insecurity—or those on

Attracting seniors with lodge style

Big Post Falls retirement facility fills steadily, expects full occupancy next fall

October 6, 2011

Mike McLean

Garden Plaza of Post Falls, the big independent-living and assisted-living retirement facility that opened in late 2009, has been filling at a steady rate, and likely will be occupied fully within a year, says the manager there.About half the 95

Real Estate Roundup

October 6, 2011

Mike McLean

Schweitzer Vision Center, a Spokane Valley optometry practice formerly doing business as John F. Schweitzer OD & Associates, has leased 1,500 square feet of space at 20 N. Evergreen and has moved there from smaller quarters at 14700 E. Indiana. of

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Hotel on bluff to receive facelift - Art only

October 6, 2011

The Holiday Inn Express, just north of downtown Spokane at 801 N. Division, will receive an exterior upgrade that gives tribute to the style of historic homes in Spokane. Vandervert Construction Inc., of Spokane, is expected to begin work this fall

Leone & Keeble updating Pomeroy school building

$5.9 million project will include modernizing gymnasium, locker rooms

October 6, 2011

Chey Scott

Spokane-based general contractor Leone & Keeble Inc. has started work on a $5.9 million project to modernize and renovate the junior-senior high school in Pomeroy, Wash., located about 115 miles southwest of Spokane.Pomeroy School District Kim a

Small Business Watch

October 6, 2011

Plant Wizard store on South Hill closingThe Plant Wizard, a South Hill concern that sold specialty foliage and home decor, is slated to close at the end of this month.Karen Boyett has owned the business, located in a leased 1,000-square-foot

The Vault slated to open in old bank space

Business duo set to unveil period restaurant, lounge, and 'speakeasy' this month

October 6, 2011

Amanda Baker

The Vault Social Club & Eatery LLC, of Spokane, plans to open a restaurant and lounge under that name this month on the first floor and basement level of the 120 N. Wall Building, which at one time served as headquarters for Sterling Financial has

BBB sees record number of inquiries about companies

Collection agencies jump to fourth spot on local agency's top 10 ranking

October 6, 2011

Kim Crompton

The Spokane-based Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Washington, North Idaho and Montana says it's on track to field a record number of requests for business ratings again after a sizable jump in such inquiries last year.The organization in

Arena seating addition to cost about $3.2 million

Construction could start in summer 2013 if funds can be secured next year

October 6, 2011

Treva Lind

A study exploring the addition of about 700 seats at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena estimates the project cost at about $3.2 million, with construction possibly starting by late summer of 2013.As a step necessary to meet requirements for NCAA a

Aerospace manufacturer expects steep rise in orders

ATC predicts hiring surge due to Boeing's production

October 6, 2011

Mike McLean

Advanced Thermoplastic Composites Inc., a Spokane Valley aerospace manufacturer, says it expects to double its workforce and quadruple its production within the next two years, thanks to the long-awaited commercial launch of the Boeing 787 jumbo as