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New primary care center opens on North Bank

Clinic will serve union members, families

August 28, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Access to primary health care just became a bit easier for members of three unions.

From parking to premises: Urbin Developments, Diamond Parking partner on redevelopment projects

Developers tap into tax incentive to bring more housing downtown

August 28, 2025

Tina Sulzle

A local real estate development company is partnering with Diamond Parking Services LLC to convert underused parking lots into residential housing.

Partners INW to move to new building, expand capacity

Warehouse purchased from Ziegler family; rehab project to start next spring

August 28, 2025

Karina Elias

Partner INW has purchased a former hardware warehouse on East Sprague that will help the nonprofit expand its services to the region's families and individuals in need.

Smoking Monkey Pizza opens in downtown Spokane

West Side-based restaurant offers up over 30 pies

August 28, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Smoking Monkey Pizza, an award-winning restaurant founded in Renton, Washington, has expanded to the Inland Northwest with the opening of its third location — this one across from The Davenport Hotel.

Meet & Greet with Karl Otterstrom, Spokane Transit Authority CEO

August 28, 2025

Dylan Harris

The Journal sat down with new STA CEO Karl Otterstrom to discuss how he got his start in public transportation, how the industry has changed throughout his 16-plus year career at STA, and his hopes for the agency going forward.

Remembering: Larry Stanley, founder of Empire Bolt & Screw

Business and civic leader well known for character and community service

August 28, 2025

Karina Elias

Larry Stanley, founder of Empire Bolt & Screw, is remembered by friends and family for his integrity, diligence, and civic leadership.

Seven Spokane-area companies make Inc. 5000 list

Jax Consulting leads in revenue growth; Swoop Scoop follows

August 28, 2025

Emily Botter-Hanson

Seven Spokane-area businesses have made this year’s Inc. 5000 list.

New designation adds opportunities for Custom Energy

Spokane Valley-based company offers Clean Buildings Act-related services

August 28, 2025

Dylan Harris

Custom Energy, a Spokane Valley-based energy solutions company specializing in Clean Buildings Act compliance, is on a path of continued growth after its addition to Washington state's Energy Service Companies list in May.

$2.2 million remodel proposed

Commerce grant to fund Passages Family Support building improvements

August 28, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Passages Family Support, a nonprofit outpatient behavioral health center, is working on a $2.2 million renovation of its building just off Sunset Boulevard in west Spokane.

Falls Tower expected to be completed by Q3 2026

High-rise building to feature luxury condos, including studio, penthouse

August 28, 2025

Tina Sulzle

L.B. Stone Properties Group’s luxury high-rise condominium project overlooking the Spokane River, Spokane Falls Tower, is advancing skyward and could be completed by Q3 2026.