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Valleyford rancher launches Manzo Piedmontese private beef label

Owens has begun selling high-end cuts to sports teams, celebrities

July 18, 2024

Less than a year after launching a private beef label, Justin Owens, a Valleyford rancher raising Piedmontese cattle, has already caught the attention of celebrities and high-performance athletes.

Marlé Worm Growers yields healthy crops, strong connections through worms

A growing sustainability movement is helping an Otis Orchard family shed light on vermiculture

July 18, 2024

Erica Bullock

Marlé Worm Growers reaps the benefits of a growing movement towards organic and sustainable agricultural practices coupled with renewed marketing efforts and community support.

Around Town: July 18

July 18, 2024

Erica Bullock

BuyWander plans move to larger facility

Young company to relocate for second time this year

July 17, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

BuyWander Inc., the Spokane-based online auction company that does business as Wander, plans to move to larger quarters later this month.

Anthony's Restaurants acquires Churchill's Steakhouse

Restaurant founder, longtime operator plans to retire

July 15, 2024

Dylan Harris

Anthony’s Restaurants has acquired Churchill’s Steakhouse, located at 165 S. Post, in Spokane.

'Bad actor' lawsuit against Hecla dismissed

Company plans to advance Montana project under continued opposition

July 11, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

A “bad actor” lawsuit filed against Coeur d’Alene-based Hecla Mining Co. by a coalition of tribes and environmental groups has been voluntarily dismissed.

Spokane-area supermarkets to change hands

Proposed transaction one piece of Kroger's planned Albertsons acquisition

July 10, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Two Spokane-area supermarkets are expected to change hands as part of a divestiture related to Kroger Co.'s planned acquisition of Boise-based Albertsons Companies Inc.

Selkirk Pharma names new CEO

Industry veteran to replace company founder in role

July 9, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane-based pharmaceutical manufacturer Selkirk Pharma Inc. has named Colleen Dixon as its new CEO, the company announced in a release earlier today, July 9.