Community Colleges of Spokane, with support from industries here and in the state, is introducing several new programs this year that aim to prepare students for advancement and entrepreneurial opportunities within targeted fields.Two programs,

At the Northwest Glass Societys glassblowing studio in Spokane Valley, aspiring and professional artists are firing up their torches and learning how to transform glowing hot pieces of glass into delicate, colorful works of art.As competition

From construction workers to bookkeepers to laboratory technicians, mid-level occupations in Spokane County are experiencing strong growth both in wages and demand.The number of jobs in those occupations has grown about 2 percent to 2.5 percent

Dru-Ann Greene, owner of an air filter sales business here, and her fianc, Randall Robertson, a former independent home remodeler, have been eyeing the increasing graffiti on downtown Spokane businesses with dismay. They say they wondered if a

In response to rising sales here, Recreational Equipment Inc.s Spokane outlet is undergoing a major remodeling project that will increase its sales-floor space.The REI building, at 1125 N. Monroe, has about 30,000 square feet of space on two

Spokane software developer Pentad Systems LLC says it is expanding into the Portland area, selling its suite of online business courses. The companys operations manager, Sarah McAuliffe, has relocated to Beaverton, Ore., to provide technical

Network Communications Inc. (NCI), of Lawrenceville, Ga., has bought By Design Publishing Inc., of Hayden, Idaho, says By Design President Brandon Lee. Lee and co-founder Steve Swayne will stay on as president and vice president, respectively,

The Coeur dAlene Casino Resort Hotel, near Worley, Idaho, says its now hiring 80 additional employees to keep up with growth, increasing its payroll by $4 million this year. The casino says it now will pay $8.50 an hour for entry-level up a

Spokane Transit Authority plans to develop a $5 million park-and-ride transit hub at the southeast corner of Mission and Greene streets, directly across from the Spokane Community College Campus.The agency intends to lease about eight acres of

FLSmidth RAHCO Inc., the company formed in April when Danish industrial giant FLSmidth & Co. A/S bought the material-handling business and name of longtime Spokane manufacturer RAHCO International Inc., has moved from the former RAHCO complex to a