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Kirishian's Imported Rug Co. acquires cleaning company

Acquired company moves into rug retailer's building

May 10, 2018

Kirishian's Imported Rug Co., of Spokane, has purchased the assets of AAmerican Cleaning Bob's Inc., formerly based in Spokane Valley. Owner Richard Kirishian has moved the cleaning company into the Kirishian's Imported Rug building at 220 E. Seco

Super Oval promoter abruptly cancels season

Road course, drag strip unaffected by closure

May 10, 2018

Mike McLean

A few weeks after expressing optimism that he might turn a profit this year, the promoter of the half-mile oval racetrack at Spokane County Raceway has raised the black flag on the season. On April 30, Rick Nelson, owner of Spokane Super Oval LLC, anno

Northwest Farm Credit posts increase in earnings

Cooperative also reports 2 percent rise in capital

May 10, 2018

Linn Parish

Northwest Farm Credit Services, the Spokane-based agricultural lending cooperative, has reported first-quarter net income of $74.8 million, up from $65.4 million in the year-earlier quarter. The cooperative also posted a 2 percent increase in total capit

Whitworth Water District to build $4.3 million facility

New location to include new shop, office space, storage building on one site

May 10, 2018

Samantha Peone

Whitworth Water District No. 2 plans to start construction next week of a new $4.3 million administration and operations facility, says Tim Murrell, general manager for the district. The facility will be located at 17401 N. Newport Highway, in the Mead

On a roll at Silverwood

Theme park sets sights on another record year

May 10, 2018

Keith Erickson

More adventure seekers than ever before are expected to pass through the gates of Silverwood Theme Park this season as the region's largest amusement attraction celebrates its 30th anniversary. Preseason ticket sales indicate a record number of people

Adventure Dynamics: Seeking excitement, finding trust

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May 10, 2018

Samantha Peone

Enclosed in a forest of fir trees rests a giant teeter-totter, huge swing, zip lines, trapeze jumps, a slide, and a ladder large enough to put Jack's beanstalk to shame. Those props and others are features of programs offered through Adventure Dynami

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Zoning in on economic development opportunity in Spokane

Eleven tracts here chosen for new federal incentive

May 10, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Eleven U.S. Census Bureau tracts in Spokane County have been selected as Opportunity Zones, in which investors can earn federal tax breaks and potentially bring further economic development to the region. The neighborhoods here are among 139 census tract

China's double-edged sword and its effects on Spokane recycling

Increased competition for recyclables expected here following Asian country's clampdown

May 10, 2018

Samantha Peone

New restrictions halfway around the world are expected to prompt increased competition for the Spokane-area's recyclables-and potentially increased costs-for businesses and consumers here. Deb Geiger, regional solid waste manager for Spokane County

On The JoB podcast: Spokane's wine scene

Journal reporter LeAnn Bjerken discusses Spokane's Cork District and how Spokane is being positioned as a destination for wine tourism.

April 26, 2018

Staff Report

Journal reporter LeAnn Bjerken discusses Spokane's Cork District and how Spokane is being positioned as a destination for wine tourism.

First Interstate Bank to acquire INB

Transaction valued at $160.9 million

April 26, 2018

Billings, Mont.-based First Interstate BancSystem Inc., has agreed to acquire Spokane-based Northwest Bancorporation Inc., parent company of Inland Northwest Bank, the companies announced this morning. First Interstate intends to continue operating all