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Work starts on upscale Cd'A apartment complex

$7 million, 47-unit project to include three structures

January 18, 2018

Construction has started on a new apartment complex at 821 E. Mullan, in Coeur d'Alene, says Neil Muehlhausen, project manager with the general contractor, Spokane-based Yost Gallagher Construction LLC. Called The Lake Apartments, the complex will have

Providence boosts its outpatient stroke care

Walz stresses importance of women caring for selves

January 18, 2018

While the symptoms of a stroke in men and women are generally consistent, there is frequently a profound difference in the way members of each gender handle their recovery after the fact, says Dr. Beth Walz of Providence Health Care. 'I saw this just

Envisioned stadium site located just east of Spokane Arena

Spokane School District eyes Albi replacement

January 18, 2018

Spokane Public Schools and city of Spokane officials have proposed a possible site for a new high school sports stadium to be located east of the Spokane Veteran's Memorial Arena. The Journal reported last month that the school district is looking for

Lack of industrial space persists in Spokane area

Experts say marijuana industry has contributed to high occupancy rate

January 18, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Years after an initial rush of marijuana growers filling warehouse space in the Spokane area, the warehouse market remains constricted. 'Vacancy for industrial space is very tight right now,â€ says Casey Brazil, director of brokerage services for Spo

Two Spokane executives lead statewide business groups

Cowles heads Roundtable; Senske chairs AWB board

January 18, 2018

Samantha Peone

Seattle-based nonprofit organization Washington Roundtable named Spokane businesswoman Betsy Cowles as its 2018 chairwoman, meaning the boards of two prominent statewide business advocacy organizations now are headed by Spokane business leaders. Cowles,

Clementine & Agnes: Creator of Color

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January 18, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Most people could probably guess that Spokane cosmetologist Robin Peltier, with her glittering skin and red-lipped smile, works with color. Peltier, 54, is the owner of Clementine & Agnes, a young company that makes and sells mineral makeup, as well as a

Projects ignited in Coeur d'Alene

Ignite cda looks to form new urban renewal district, takes on more projects

January 18, 2018

Samantha Peone

Tony Berns, ignite cda executive director, says one of the largest projects the urban renewal agency is focusing on this year is the creation of a third redevelopment district-the Atlas District. As currently proposed, the new district would occupy 54

Small Spokane-area airports aim high on development

Officials note rise in traffic, increased demand for hangar space

January 18, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Recent improvements and increased activity at two small Spokane-area airports-Deer Park Airport and Felts Field-have both of them planning for future development, officials say. 'We're very proud of recent acquisitions at the airport and the spee

'Airbnb for weddings' launches in Spokane

Idea gels behind Stay Alfred's Allen, young Simpson, SF founder

January 18, 2018

Two recognizable names in the Spokane startup community are involved in launching Weddings By Owner LLC to offer a wider selection of wedding venues at a more affordable rate. Connor Simpson, son of well-known Spokane venture capitalist and etailz co-