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Q&A with Economist Vange Ocasio Hochheimer

Associate professor of economics at Whitworth University

December 17, 2020

Vange Ocasio Hochheimer teaches economics at Whitworth University, but the roots she's put down in Spokane over the past decade extend beyond the university's campus. Ocasio Hochheimer spent much of her childhood in Puerto Rico. As an adult, she

2021 could usher in economic reset

For some, hopes hinge on vaccine, stimulus bill

December 17, 2020

Mike McLean

While our previous decade-long ascending economy took an abrupt nosedive in 2020, prognosticators among many economic sectors are looking up for 2021. The extent of their optimism, however, hinges on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, or congressional

Beer Here: Entrepreneurs seek to capitalize on love of suds in coronavirus era

Keg manufacturer gears up; delivery service takes off

December 17, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Tim Loucks and Tyler Cossey have never met, but the two Eastern Washington University business school alums have something in common: They're trying to find their riches in beer. Loucks, 42, is looking to innovate keg storage of brews, and Cossey

Spokane-area businesses received $786M in PPP loans

Lenders: Most borrowers haven't yet submitted loan-forgiveness requests

December 17, 2020

Virginia Thomas

More than $786 million went to 6,755 businesses in Spokane County through the federal Paycheck Protection Program, according to detailed data released earlier this month by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The disclosure comes after several

Bellingham investor acquires portion of Village at Riverstone

Purchase includes 93K square feet in three buildings

December 10, 2020

Natasha Nellis

A Bellingham, Washington-based real estate investment company has bought the 93,000-square-foot commercial portion of the mixed-use Village at Riverstone, in Coeur d'Alene. The company, All Terr LLC, purchased the property from Coeur d'Alene-based Id

Business owners should heed priorities next year

Resilience marks 2020, vigilance vital for 2021

December 3, 2020

Jamie Hudson

With a year of economic disruption and upheaval almost in the books, it's clear Spokane businesses already have done much to adjust to the pandemic and plan for the future. Yet staying competitive in the year ahead will require continued vigilance

Investing in self can provide strong returns

Setting goals can help with relationships, financial independence

December 3, 2020

Sarah Carlson

We've all heard stories about get-rich-quick schemes, and most times, it's just that-a scheme. Schemes of this nature usually create an impression that participants can achieve a high rate of return with little risk, skill, effort, or time.

Guest Commentary: Boeing poised to begin ascent from turbulent times

'Key to recovery' ...

December 3, 2020

Don Brunell

Finally, the Federal Aviation Administration cleared Boeing's revamped 737 Max to return to service and Seattle Times aviation writer, Dominic Gates, reports its first flight is scheduled for Dec. 29.

The Journal's View: Health District staff, Velazquez deserve support during trying time

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December 3, 2020

Staff Report

It's become clear that the ham-handed handling of Dr. Bob Lutz's dismissal as Spokane County's regional health officer couldn't have come at a worse time.

Spokane Pizza Co. planned in old McKenzie River Pizza location

Restaurants & Retail

December 3, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Spokane Pizza Co. plans to open a full-service pizza, grill, and sports bar restaurant in a 5,800-square-foot space at 9225 N. Nevada, on Spokane's North Side, according to Spokane-based commercial real estate brokerage SVN Cornerstone.