Dr. Katherine Tuttle, medical and scientific director of Providence Medical Research Center here, says the center is on its way to becoming a full-fledged research institute, a path she says will help Spokane attract sought-after medical and and a

As car buyers think more about fuel efficiency, automakers are rolling out for 2009 new vehicles and redesigns aimed at appealing to those who are trading in trucks and big SUVs for something more economical. As a result watch for more hybrids, and

Jennifer Johnson, who uses the motto Save Your Green when marketing her Jennifers Auto Sales used-car dealership, says shes relying on the dealerships reputation for offering quality, affordable vehicles to fuel its growth in an ailing it

GVD Northwest LLC, of Spokane, has bought majority interest in the former Burgans Fine Furniture complex at 1120 N. Division for an undisclosed sum, and plans to redevelop the property as a mixed-use development.GVD Northwests parent company

A group of Spokane investors plans to build a $5 million, 30,000-square-foot office building in Spokane Valley near the big office complex that Worthy Enterprises is constructing.The two-story structure is to be located on the south side of the

Lydig Construction Inc., of Spokane, has been awarded a $23 million contract to build a 49,000-square-foot medical structure at the Washington State Penitentiary, in Walla Walla.About half of the new structure, to be called the Health Services

Aaron DeLis says he and his father, Frank, have changed the name of the former Prospectors Bar & Grill on the West Plains to the Rusty Moose Bar & Grill and have revamped its menu after buying the eatery in March for $1 million.The transaction

Steve Salvatori, owner of Spokane Entrepreneurial Center LLC, says he has bought a 9,300-square-foot, three-story building at 608 W. Second and plans to offer space on the top two floors to entrepreneurs and small-businesses seeking low-rent office

The developer of Northtown Square says the 71,000-square-foot shopping center rising on the former site of the Wendle Ford dealership at 4727 N. Division is 75 percent leased. The developer, Northtown Square LLC, says it has signed leases with

Enhancing the gateways into Spokanes core has emerged as one of the main concerns community members want the Downtown Spokane Partnership to address in the update to its downtown plan.The DSP says it plans to make gateway improvements one