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Valley bridge restrictions hurt haulers

As aging structure awaits replacement, some heavy loads are forced to reroute

August 11, 2011

Weight restrictions recently put in place by the city of Spokane Valley on the southbound Sullivan Road bridge that crosses the Spokane River are creating setbacks for a number of nearby companies that rely on the bridge as a main trucking Spokane

$12.8 million senior project in the works

Developer plans to start work soon on 150-unit Wandermere complex

August 11, 2011

Mike McLean

Apartment developer and contractor Inland Washington LLC, of Spokane Valley, has obtained building permits for a $12.8 million, 150-unit senior apartment complex it plans to develop in the Wandermere area, near Mead High School.The project site,

Malls shop to fill empty spaces

Large centers said to be performing well despite dark spots

August 11, 2011

Treva Lind

A sign posted near Spokane Valley Mall's south entrance asks shoppers a simple question.What brings you today?Its message hawks the mall's latest attractions from the Nordstrom Rack to a juniors clothing store called rue 21. A separate sign a

Lowe's looks to build larger store

North Side Kmart would be razed to clear way for outlet

August 11, 2011

Mike McLean

Lowe's Cos., the big North Carolina-based home-improvement retail chain, plans to apply as early as next week to demolish the longtime North Side Kmart and former Lyons Avenue Cinema buildings to make room for a larger Lowe's store there, the city

Facing legal issues, banking giant still has rebound potential

Bank of America receives hold, buy ratings despite a myriad of challenges

August 11, 2011

Personal Investing

Q. I am a disgruntled Bank of America shareholder. Is there reason to expect improved results going forward?A. The question for shareholders is how quickly it can put past mistakes in the rearview mirror, significantly improve its controls, and

Calendar: 7/28/2011

July 28th, 2011

July 28, 2011

MEETINGS AND EVENTSThe Northwest Inland Empire chapter of the Association of Operations Management will hold an Improving Operations Through Dynamic Communication no-host dinner today, July 28, at 6 p.m. at Conley's Place Restaurant, 12622 E. in

In the News: 7/28/2011

July 28, 2011

July 25 / Potlatch reports lower net incomePotlatch Corp., the Spokane-based wood-products company, announced second-quarter net income of $8.4 million, or 21 cents a diluted share, down from earnings of $11.7 million, or 29 cents a share, in the

Small Business Watch

July 28, 2011

Brews on Washington opens downtownSpokane Brews LLC, which does business as Brews on Washington, has opened in a 750-square-foot leased space at 7 S. Washington, in downtown Spokane.The business is a new endeavor for owners Brett and Katie has

Investing hall of famers share a number of similar traits

Observers say patience, common sense are both prevalent in big hitters

July 28, 2011

Personal Investing

While basketball players may aspire to "be like Mike," as in NBA great Michael Jordan, investors have a variety of role models to choose from.Finding one that suits their personality is not easy, so it makes sense to study as many as best-known

Spokane Rock submits low bid on Bridgeport project

City also to soon start work to replace Francis, Addison intersection

July 28, 2011

Chey Scott

Spokane Rock Products Inc. is the apparent low bidder for an almost $2 million project to rehabilitate a 2 1/2-mile stretch of east Bridgeport Avenue on Spokane's North Side. The city of Spokane street department project is to include repaving a