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The city of Spokane's mobile home debate

Councilman contends measure limits park owners; proponent disagrees
Outgoing Spokane City Councilman Mike Allen thinks the city violated its Comprehensive Plan when council members recently changed language in the plan in a way that he believes limits the ability of manufactured and mobile home parks to sell their propert
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Forum W program mentors women along career paths

Moss Adams' initiative aiding gender diversity
Cheri Burnham
When I first started in the accounting industry 20 years ago, I didn't necessarily think about any potential differences that might exist in opportunities for men and women in the profession. Moss Adams recruited 50 percent women out of college then, an
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Ag capital projects good sign for area

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Staff Report
Agriculture doesn't draw a lot of flashy news media attention here, as farmers quietly go about their work of nurturing the land and generating the plentiful produce that we American consumers have come to take for granted. That industry sector remains
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I-1366 victory sends clear message

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Tim Eyman
Here's how the elitists are reacting to the voters' sixth approval of the common sense protections in I-1366. A post-election editorial in the Olympian newspaper says, 'Voters made a mistake with I-1366. ... In Tuesday's election, Washington voter
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Veterans who seek civilian work should look to STEM

Transition can be difficult, but IT appeals to many
K.D Joshi
The state of Washington is home to more than 600,000 veterans, with almost 50,000 of them living in the Spokane area alone, and more are returning from active duty every day. A significant challenge facing these veterans is securing and retaining employme
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Syfy channel set to renew Z Nation television series for third season

Contract would bring more jobs to Spokane
Though Spokane-based North by Northwest Productions Inc. has yet to sign the final contract, company partner Rich Cowan says the Syfy TV network plans to pick up a third season of the zombie television series Z Nation. North by Northwest is a digital stu
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Small tribal colleges sees enrollment, funding grow

School's curriculum strives to offer Native perspective
LeAnn Bjerken
As one of only 37 tribal colleges in the U.S., Spokane Tribal College-which offers classes here and on the Spokane Indian Reservation, at Wellpinit, Wash.-says it's continuing to grow, with increases in enrollment and its annual operating budget.
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Restaurateurs plans second Fieldhouse eatery

Project in Liberty Lake adds to group's growing portfolio
LeAnn Bjerken
Spokane-based Nelson+Phelps Hospitality Inc. plans to open a Fieldhouse Pizza & Tap House in Liberty Lake, its second such outlet. Last summer, the company began remodeling a 5,000-square-foot space for that restaurant. That space, located at 1235 N. Li
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