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Exotic Metals explores West Plains expansion

Two manufacturing facilities proposed on McFarlane Road

March 28, 2019

Kent, Wash.-based Exotic Metals Forming Co. is considering constructing two more manufacturing facilities on its 56.6-acre property on west McFarlane Road, in Airway Heights.

Amazon maintains aggressive pace on Spokane project

Big facility on West Plains to be staffed with at least 1,500 workers by next fall

March 28, 2019

Mike McLean

Construction is underway on the massive $181 million Amazon.com Inc. fulfillment center on the West Plains that's expected to be completed this summer and fully staffed in the fall.

Final four CSO tanks to be completed this year

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March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

After the last four combined sewer overflow tanks in the city of Spokane's Integrated Clean Water Plan are completed this year, the city will have about 16 million gallons of sewage storage available

Seven-story, multiuse building rises on downtown Spokane's west end

Building will have 51 apartment units, some commercial space

March 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Work on the seven-story, $10 million-plus multiuse building on west First Avenue at the west end of downtown is well underway. Spokane-based T.W. Clark Construction LLC is the general contractor on the project

Sportsplex plans are under review

Construction expected to begin by this spring

March 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

The $40 million Sportsplex planned near downtown is currently in the design-review and budget planning stage under the purview of the Spokane Public Facility District's board of directors

The Falls towers project moves forward

Three high-rise buildings could be constructed on former YWCA site

March 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Demolition of the roughly 54-year-old former YWCA buildings in downtown Spokane began last month to make room for the planned $60 million mixed-use development dubbed The Falls.

Guest Commentary: Renewable energy also has impacts to consider

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March 28, 2019

Don Brunell

Before our country hastily dives totally into renewable energy, we must carefully evaluate its impacts. Specifically, by concentrating on eliminating fossil fuels to combat climate change, we ignore the effects of other forms of pollution

The Journal's View: Road Construction signals progress, despite frustration

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March 28, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

As the last of the snow melts-let's hope it's the last of it-the buckles in the roads and must-dodge potholes remind Inland Northwest drivers of the heavy toll snow, ice, and cold weather have on roadways.

Lee & Hayes highlights importance of asset protection

Patents, intellectual property rights fight commoditization

March 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

For the first time since the stock markets opened in the U.S. in 1817, most of the value of the top five S&P 500 companies is comprised of intangible assets, says Richard Denenny, president of Spokane-based intellectual property law firm Lee & Hayes PC.

Sip-and-sew events launched by tailor named Taylar

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March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Rockford-based TaylarMade Tailoring has begun offering sip-and-sew events, an evening with drinks, food, and sewing lessons. Taylar Franz, TaylarMade owner and namesake, says the sip-and-sew idea grew from her desire to help others learn