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Nurses poised to improve environmental health

WSU professor is leader in new awareness efforts
August 30, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
As evidenced by this summer's wildfire season, the health of the environment is often closely connected to human health. Beth Schenk, adjunct faculty member at WSU's College of Nursing and leader of nursing research for Providence St. Joseph Health
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Two townhome projects planned in Spokane area

Airway Heights project to offer low-income housing
August 30, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Two townhome projects worth at least a combined $4 million are being constructed in separate neighborhoods in the Spokane area. One townhome project, called the 35th Avenue Commons, is planned for 2727 E. 35th Ave. The townhomes will be owned by SMY LLC
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4 Degrees Real Estate purchases downtown building

Owners plan to move, consolidate in January
August 30, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
The owners of 4 Degrees Real Estate have bought a new building at 915 W. Second in downtown Spokane, which they intend to use as the brokerage's new offices. Jordan Tampien, who co-founded 4 Degrees with his brother, Joel, in 2015, says the two
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—Keith Erickson

Resorting to recycling at the Coeur d'Alene Resort

Program at Cd'A hotel generates about 50 tons of recyclables annually
August 30, 2018
Keith Erickson
Blue recycling receptacles located at bars, restaurants, catered events, and service elevators throughout the 334-room Coeur d'Alene Resort are filling up faster than ever. And it's no wonder. The thousands of guests filtering in and out of the
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Ye olde friendly neighborhood hock shop

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August 30, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
The owners of Ye Olde Hock Shoppe, a new pawn and vintage goods business, are working to change people's perceptions of the pawn industry. 'We want to put a different spin on the typical pawnshop,” says owner Deron Nicholson. 'For us, it's more
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Amazon's project challenge in Spokane

Retail giant estimates 700 construction workers will be needed for big job
August 30, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Last month marked the start of construction on what will eventually become a new Amazon Fulfillment Center on the West Plains. The Journal previously reported that the $181 million facility, being built at 10010 W. Geiger Blvd., just southwest of
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Tiny towns, big hopes in Pend Oreille County

Group aims to rezone Usk, spur economic development there
August 30, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Two small, neighboring towns about 50 miles north of Spokane are hoping to boost manufacturing activity-and economic development in general-with the help of a national grant. Smart Growth America, which is dedicated to bringing smart growth practice
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane podcasters make some noise

Audio broadcasts might hold untapped marketing potential, observers say
August 30, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
While podcasts have been around for over a decade, local enthusiasts say the medium is growing in popularity, with everyone from simple hobbyists to business owners looking to start their own broadcast. Andrea Parrish is a digital marketing assistant
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—Samantha Peone

After Rover came over to Spokane

Animal tech company aims to maintain momentum at downtown Spokane office
August 30, 2018
Samantha Peone
On a typical work day, between 10 and 15 dogs play, pant, and bark around Rover's downtown Spokane office. 'In our Seattle office, we can have up to 50 dogs because we have more employees over there,” says Jennifer Summers, Rover's Seattle-based
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