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Jordan Tampien, Matt Goodwin partner on new Hillyard eatery

Restaurants & Retail

August 29, 2019

Matt Goodwin and Jordan Tampien are planning another project, one that they expect will bring upscale pub fare to the Bemiss neighborhood in east Spokane. The scheduled opening date is Nov. 1, Goodwin says.

Dragon Parlor Games begins expansion

August 29, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Well within a year of opening, Spokane Valley-based Dragon Parlor Games already is more than doubling its physical size at 1306 N. Mullan Road.

Thomas Hammer Coffee plans South Hill shop

Restaurants & Retail

August 29, 2019

Kevin Blocker

After 26 years, the Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasting Co., is finally coming to the South Hill. The coffee shop will be located in a planned 3,400-square-foot community center building to be built at 3173 S. Grand Blvd., which is at the northeast corner

Coeur d'Alene considers changes to downtown parking fee structure

City looks to outsource management of its lots

August 29, 2019

Virginia Thomas

The city of Coeur d'Alene is considering changes to its parking fee structure for the McEuen Park and Memorial Field parking lots near the city's central business district.

Washington Trust Bank plans South Hill community center

Structure along Grand to include meeting space, coffee shop

August 29, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Spokane-based Washington Trust Bank is moving forward with its plans to develop a neighborhood community center and coffee shop on a vacant pad site on Spokane's South Hill.

Blockhouse group considers Doomsday Hill project

Ten-cottage development eyed on Bloomsday route

August 29, 2019

Natasha Nellis

The Blockhouse consortium has its sights set on its next development, to be dubbed the Blockhouse|Life at Doomsday Hill, according to predevelopment applications on file with the city of Spokane.

S2 Media secures investor funding

Company to use capital to boost its production

August 29, 2019

Kevin Blocker

A Spokane Valley-based microbiology culture media company has completed a round of investment funding that its founder says will enable it to increase production exponentially. S2 Media LLC, which operates in a 5,000-square-foot office and warehouse

Condron Homes finds high-end market sweet spot

Custom builder focuses on low-maintenance materials

August 29, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Condron Homes LLC has been doing well by focusing on high-end customizable homes, Condron general manager Craig Roberts claims.

Spokane Falls Community College envisions new art building

Facility to merge school's fine, visual arts programs

August 29, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Spokane Falls Community College is planning a new, $40 million arts building on its Fort George Wright Drive campus. The 57,000-square-foot building will accommodate the college's visual and fine arts programs, including photography, ceramics, sculptur

Gonzaga to begin work on $56 million building

Facility to accommodate science, engineering research laboratories

August 29, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Gonzaga University plans to start construction in September on a new, $56.1 million Integrated Science and Engineering facility, says Jim Angelosante, vice president of administration at the private university.