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Atomic Threads: A mishmash of cute and weird

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May 9, 2019

From the top of its mural wall to its glitter-infused floors, Atomic Threads Clothing Boutique is more than a business; it's an experience, say co-owners Tina and Mike Brandvold.

North By Northwest names new CEO

Rowe hopes to maintain growth of film industry

May 9, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane-based video production company North by Northwest Inc. has selected Kara Rowe to serve as the company's new president and CEO.

$122 million dedicated to public projects in Spokane County

EWU, Eastern State, community colleges among top recipients

May 9, 2019

Virginia Thomas

The recently passed state capital budget includes about $122 million for 65 projects in Spokane County that will get underway in the next two years.

Is Spokane's apartment market on the brink of stability?

Someâ€”but not allâ€”experts claim multifamily supply, demand is finding balance

May 9, 2019

Natasha Nellis

After years of historically low vacancy rates in the multifamily housing sector, some observers of the Spokane apartment market claim it's on the brink of stabilization.

Stay Alfred bolsters its C-suite

Ex-Itron executive brought on as company's revenues soar

May 9, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Stay Alfred Inc., the aggressively growing Spokane Valley-based urban vacation rental company, has hired veteran business executive Steve Helmbrecht as its president and chief financial officer. Helmbrecht started in his new position May 1.

Bill limiting noncompete clauses likely will become law

Legislators approve bills to curb worker restraints

April 25, 2019

William Symmes

The Washington Legislature has passed House Bill 1450 and companion Senate Bill 5478, which, if signed into law as anticipated, will limit the enforceability of noncompete agreements.

Knowing team members can improve engagement

Valuing who workers are maximizes their potential

April 25, 2019

René Johnston

Most leaders seek to build and manage strong, highly functioning teams. One of the most effective strategies to ensure that you are able to reap the benefits of employing more fully engaged employees is to work actively and consistently

Guest Commentary: Washington businesses improve lives here, globally

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April 25, 2019

Kris Johnson

Washington employers are entrepreneurs who build their companies for more than the product they make and the services they provide; they build them to fulfill their values of community and compassion.

The Journal's View: Levy-rate adjustment won't resolve school funding woes

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April 25, 2019

Staff Report

Our overarching hope is Washington state legislators can find some fiscally responsible ways to ease the budget challenges facing school districts, thereby saving at least some educators' jobs. l

Medical Lake veterinary clinic constructs new facility

Practice expects to move to new home in September

April 25, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Medical Lake Veterinary Hospital is constructing a 6,850-square-foot facility valued at $747,500 on formerly vacant land just outside of the city of Medical Lake.