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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
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—Bernardo|Wills Architects PC

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
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—Silverwood Theme Park

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
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—State of Washington Department of Commerce

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
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—Samantha Peone

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
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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.
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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
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—Kevin Blocker

Construction crews spring into action

Warmer weather brings road work, infrastructure improvements to Spokane
April 26, 2018
Staff Report
Road crews have closed Trent Avenue between Hamilton & Helena for the purpose of building a roundabout at Perry and Trent streets. The roundabout will assist in facilitating traffic flow from Martin Luther King Jr. Way to the University District.
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—Samantha Peone

Helping caregivers understand dementia

Business offers services for families, pros
April 26, 2018
Samantha Peone
Rick Bennett, administrator of the Bennett House adult day care center in Coeur d'Alene, says he's about to start up a new business to help caregivers of people with cognitive loss. The new venture, to be called The Dementia Coach, is designed to hel
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