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Health care network launches new patient records system in Spokane area

July 5, 2018

Spokane-area health care providers, administrators, and patients alike should begin to see benefits immediately as a result of MultiCare Health System's recent conversion to the Epic electronic health records system here, say representatives of the nonp

Advanced Dermatology adds space, to hire more doctors

27-year-old practice now billed as largest in INW

July 5, 2018

Kim Crompton

Dr. Joel Sears, founder of Spokane-based Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery PLLC, says he didn't set out to develop a practice of a certain size or one that would dominate the Inland Northwest in that specialized area of medicine. 'I just tried to s

Orlison Brewing closes taproom, retains brand

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July 5, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Orlison Brewing Co. has closed its taproom, Orlison Brewing Co. Tavern, at 1017 W. First. According to a posting on the company's Facebook page, Orlison Brewing has entered into an exclusive contract to use its production facility to manufacture beer f

Airport Ramada revamps courtyard

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July 5, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

The Ramada by Wyndham at Spokane Airport, 8909 W. Airport Drive, plans to add new outdoor features to its courtyard space. The hotel's general manager, Denise Vickerman, says the 30,800-square-foot space formerly housed an outdoor pool, which has been

New BBQ food truck rolls out

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July 5, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane barbecue enthusiast Al Batson is preparing to roll out a new truck, (m)EAT BBQ, which will serve barbecued beef, pork, chicken, and other offerings. Batson says he's currently a member of the Greater Spokane Food Truck Association, so his truc

Fiber retailer Hook Needle & Nook weaves into North Monroe space

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July 5, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

A new yarn shop called Hook & Needle Nook LLC has opened in a 1,700-square-foot leased space in the St. Cloud Building at 1508 N. Monroe. Owner and manager Esther Wheeler says the business opened in early June. 'We have two suites; one is filled wit

Complex permits for food establishments is on the rise

Health inspections steady despite added risk factors

July 5, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Despite an uptick in the number of food establishments applying for complex permits, Spokane Regional Health District inspectors say the number of health inspections that result in code violations or reinspections hasn't increased. Steven Main, food sa

Spark Central lands its largest grant to date

Creativity, tech nonprofit plans to use funds to increase employee hours

July 5, 2018

Virginia Thomas

Spark Central, a Spokane-based nonprofit that provides access to creative learning opportunities and innovative technology, has been selected for a $100,000 arts and culture grant from the Washington Women's Foundation. The grant will be disbursed ove

Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park to erect new chairlift

Long-disputed 279-acre project to include seven new runs, tubing conveyer

July 5, 2018

Virginia Thomas

After years of legal battles, a $4.1 million project that includes a new chairlift, seven additional runs, and a conveyor for a tubing hill will be operational at Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park this winter, park manager Brad McQuarrie says. 'It's b

Fannie's Ice Pops: When cold treats become a hot product

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July 5, 2018

Virginia Thomas

Long before she envisioned selling ice pops from a cart attached to a bicycle, Mandolyn Hume was freezing her children's leftover smoothies to make refreshing summertime treats. 'We lived by Manito Park, so the ice cream truck would come by multiple