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Colmac sees no letup in growth trend

Colville manufacturer anticipates more sales, employment gains in '13

December 6, 2012

Colmac Holding Co., a sizable Colville, Wash.-based manufacturer, is anticipating increases in revenue and employment in 2013 for all three of its subsidiary businesses, says company Chairman Scott McMillan.Projected growth in those areas would

Drug testing practices expected to stay the same despite new marijuana laws

Employers are expected to keep existing policies in place despite I-502

December 6, 2012

Linn Parish

When new laws regulating marijuana use go into effect today, Dec. 6, those employed in workplaces that routinely test for drugs probably will still want to refrain from toking up. Chances are good that Washington state employers that prohibited

Riverfront Park upgrades eyed

Proponents say millions of dollars in improvements needed

December 6, 2012

Treva Lind

Approaching its 40th birthday, Riverfront Park is showing its age and will require millions of dollars in upgrades to return it to peak condition, say several proponents of the popular downtown destination.Two bridges in the park, which was as a

Spokane groups seek funding, relief in upcoming state legislative session

Transportation, education requests here top $1 billion

December 6, 2012

Mike McLean

The Washington Legislature will face big challenges in the 2013 session, including a court order to increase public school funding, new national health care mandates, putting together a transportation package, and recovering from revenue says Rich

Small Business Watch

November 21, 2012

Shogun owner starts self-storage businessShogun Inc., which owns and operates the Shogun Restaurant at 821 E. Third, has remodeled a 23,000-square-foot building neighboring the eatery and converted it into Shogun Plaza Self Storage, which opened

A global perspective on Obamacare

November 21, 2012

Kim Crompton

In social and professional venues here leading up to the recent re-election of President Barack Obama, there seemed no shortage of pointed opinions on the looming implementation of the Affordable Care Act.Most people I encountered seemed either

Mines Management posts loss for third quarter

Company cites ongoing costs for exploration, permitting at Peru, Montana projects

November 21, 2012

Treva Lind

Spokane-based Mines Management Inc., which is involved in the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious- and base-mineral properties, has reported a net loss of $2.7 million for the third quarter, compared with a net loss of $2.8 for by

Holy Family starts remodel, expansion at birthing center

$9.5 million project will enlarge maternity suites, add prep, triage rooms

November 21, 2012

Mike McLean

Providence Holy Family Hospital says it has started work on a $9.5 million expansion and remodel of the maternity center at its campus on Spokane's North Side.Work on the project is to be completed in two phases. The first phase will begin in be

HollisterStier says it has inked $100 million in new contracts

Allergy product maker secures more projects with established clients

November 21, 2012

Jessica Valencia

Jubilant HollisterStier Contract Manufacturing & Services, the sterile allergy product maker based here, says it has secured more than $100 million in contracts with pharmaceutical companies to be carried out at its facility here and in Montreal,

Former Kaiser Mead plant equipment auctioned off

Plans for industrial park at closed smelting facility still on track, owners say

November 21, 2012

Jessica Valencia

New Mill Capital, LLC, a California-based company that buys surplus industrial and commercial properties and adapts them for resale and reuse, has completed another round of auctions for equipment at the former Kaiser Aluminum Corp. Mead Works as a