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Low rates drive surge in mortgage, refinance activity in Spokane

INW banks, credit unions report higher volumes of activity this year
August 13, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Veteran Spokane bankers report strong mortgage growth largely in part due to existing homeowners refinancing in order to take advantage of record-low interest rates.
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Beacon Hill apartment project moves ahead

Construction of 140-unit apartment complex set to start next spring
August 13, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Work on the first residential buildings in the long-planned Beacon Hill development should start next spring. Developer Ryan Buth says the 140-unit Beacon Apartments complex will be located at 4328 N. Havana, at the base of the hill and northeast of
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Freight volumes by planes, trains, trucks all drop steeply

Outlook in INW remains positive for rest of 2020, though, observers say
August 13, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Use of the biggest freight transportations modes in the Inland Northwest all declined sharply in usage at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic but are slowly starting to climb back to normal levels, industry representatives say. Spokane boasts all three
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Spokane homeowners leave money in bank for now

Observers say far more people tapped equity in Great Recession
August 13, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Despite layoffs and wage reductions, industry observers say homeowners are avoiding using the equity in their homes during this challenging financial time. The mortgage data company Black Knight Inc. says Americans had $6.2 trillion in
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Q&A with The Black Lens founder Sandra Williams

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August 13, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Five years ago, Sandra Williams launched The Black Lens newspaper as an experiment. Since then, the publication has become integral to Spokane's Black community and its allies.
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White's Boots kicks it up a notch

Spokane bootmaker expects to grow via new lifestyle markets, CEO says
August 13, 2020
Virginia Thomas
White's Boots Inc. is diversifying its product offerings with the goal of appealing to a wider clientele. Located at 4002 E. Ferry in East Spokane, the company makes rugged boots worn by wildland firefighters, loggers, and linemen: sturdy calf-height
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In Spokane, fitness club members leave; maintenance costs stay

Gyms see their revenue freefall during pandemic
August 13, 2020
Kevin Blocker
In the last three years, CrossFit Rewired owner Adam Ludlow saw his roster swell to a high of 238 members. Ludlow and his team of five trainers had planned for a banner 2020 at the North Spokane gym until the arrival of COVID-19 and the state-mandated
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VIRGINIA THOMAS

Ghost Kitchens: National restaurant trend appears in Spokane

Some new ventures opt not to offer in-house dining during pandemic era
August 13, 2020
Virginia Thomas
An emerging restaurant model known as 'ghost kitchens” is gaining popularity in some parts of the U.S. and could find a foothold in Spokane, industry experts say. The concept appears to be becoming more appealing as COVID-19 pandemic-related
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NAC Architecture merges with Ohio firm

Combined company employs 237 people
August 4, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Spokane-based NAC Architecture has merged with a Midwest architecture firm that specializes in designing health care facilities.
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EWU president steps down

Provost David May takes over in interim role
August 4, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan has retired effective immediately, the university announced this morning.
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