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Following acquisition, south Spokane complex undergoes remodel

Moran Vista now known as Vineyard Park

February 13, 2025

Vineyard Park at South Hill is acquired by a Western Washington company and begins to renovate the facility in keeping with the company brand.

North Idaho AI startup gains momentum

Alphy's HarmCheck product used to detect high-risk communications

February 13, 2025

Karina Elias

A communications startup in Coeur d'Alene geared toward detecting harmful language is getting a big boost from local investors and notable people in the tech world.

Six ways to safeguard wealth from potential creditors

Protecting resources, assets is possible with a mix of strategies

February 13, 2025

Beau Ruff

Consider a mix of asset protection strategies to fortify wealth against threat of potential creditors.

HardTarget gamifies cybersecurity for wealthy families

Hands-on approach aims to change behavior, lifestyles

February 13, 2025

Erica Bullock

HardTarget Inc. launched 15 months ago to prepare affluent families against the threat of cybercrime through gamified learning activities.

Spokane area is expected to share in VC rebound

Startups in AI arena are receiving most interest from investors

February 13, 2025

Mike McLean

Early-stage funding for founders of startups in the Pacific Northwest, including the Spokane area, is expected to improve this year following a stubborn downturn in funding activity in 2023 and 2024.

Itron to modernize Italian utility's water distribution system

Liberty Lake company will work with water provider for 1.3 million residents

February 12, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Itron Inc. has agreed to modernize the water distribution system for utility company Publiacqua, the water provider for 1.3 million residents across Tuscany, Italy.

Joann to close 500 stores, including two in Spokane area

Fabric and craft retailer filed for bankruptcy protection last month

February 12, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Joann, an 82-year-old fabric and craft retailer, has announced plans to close about 500 of its over 800 stores, including two in Spokane County.

City leaders propose removal of building height limits downtown

Proposed ordinance aims to spur housing construction, economic development

February 12, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown and members of the City Council have proposed an interim zoning ordinance that would eliminate building height limits in and around downtown.

O'Reilly Auto Parts ordered to pay back lost earnings

Company unlawfully eliminated unused sick pay

February 11, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Gov. Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries have ordered O'Reilly Auto Parts to pay back a total of $163,458 in lost earnings to over 2,000 Washington workers.