Trucking companies have an additional load to bear this year - broader federal safety rules under a system that gives bad scores for a number of violations.Spokane-area trucking company operators say they're still adjusting to the stricter Safety
Lingering effects of the recession continue to drag on retirees here to varying degrees, forcing some to put off moving into retirement communities, others to cut back on their expenses, and still others to re-enter the job market, some people who
Resale clothing boutique opens in Paulsen CenterSequel Resale Boutique, a women's and juniors' secondhand clothing shop, has opened in a 900-square-foot leased space on the first floor of the Paulsen Building, at 413 W. Riverside Wood, who owns
The new Caterpillar Logistics Services Inc. distribution plant going in on the West Plains could be a catalyst that influences other sizable national companies to follow suit and establish a presence here, people familiar with the transaction say.
July 6 / Itron installs modules in HoustonItron Inc. said it has installed more than 150,000 meter-communication modules in the greater Houston area for the natural gas distribution subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy Inc. The modules use radio to a
Meetings & EventsMarketing Associates of Spokane will hold its monthly meeting today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln. The meeting is $20 for members and $30 for others. For more information, call Meg at or of
The Spokane Area Workforce Development Council is spearheading Work Ready Spokane, an initiative to combat unemployment locally. The initiative is centered on a program called WorkKeys, a test that measures work-related skills in three core for
However, big-rig makers face challenges as tighter emission standards loom
July 14, 2011
Overall quality of heavy-duty trucks has improved substantially in 2011, compared with 2010, but whether these quality gains can be sustained in the face of greater production and new emissions regulations remains in question, according to the J.D.
Greater Spokane Incorporated and its Manufacturer's Roundtable committee will host the first annual Inland Northwest Manufacturing Expo on Oct. 11 and 12 at Spokane Community College. Manufacturers and suppliers from Washington and Idaho will to
Carlson Sheet Metal Works Inc., a longtime Spokane fabricator of metal products, doesn't go for routine projects, but rather tries to maintain a niche in specialty and custom work. The company's one-time jobs include manufacturing a steel frame a