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—Mike McLean

Caterpillar buys land next to its West Plains facility

Some speculate that company will expand
October 23, 2014
Mike McLean
Caterpillar Logistics Services Inc. has purchased a parcel of land next to its big distribution center on the West Plains, leading some people familiar with the transaction to conclude that the company is planning to expand there soon. Dick Edwards, a co
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CHAS leases lower South Hill space for new health clinic

Center to offer primary care, possibly specialty services
October 23, 2014
Katie Ross
Community Health Association of Spokane (CHAS), the Spokane-based nonprofit provider of medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services, has leased almost 6,000 square feet of space in the South Perry District for a new clinic, says spokeswoman
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Spokane Valley-based online education company grows

Founder looks to expand offerings into new sectors
October 23, 2014
Katie Ross
Mick Jackson, who started Spokane Valley-based Virtual Education Software inc. on a $1 bet, says the company has signed 14 new colleges, universities, and other educational centers this year, taking its total to 91, and is expecting six more before the en
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—Katie Ross

Research probes sleep cycle, cancer treatment link

Timing drugs to patient's internal clock could increase efficiency
October 23, 2014
Katie Ross
A researcher at Washington State University Spokane is studying the way the body's biological regulatory system, called the circadian clock, influences skin cancer and the treatments used for it.
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—Judith Spitzer

Weight loss surgery surge

More insurers now said to be covering procedures
October 23, 2014
Judith Spitzer
Last year at this time, Mari Shay, a registered nurse at the Rockwood Weight Loss Surgery Center in Spokane, weighed in at about 100 pounds heavier than she does today. Shay says she was prediabetic, her cholesterol was rising, and she suffered from hypog
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—Katie Ross

Marijuana retailers in Spokane grapple with pricing

Customers start to roll in; banking issues remain
October 23, 2014
Katie Ross
As the recreational marijuana industry slowly rolls out throughout Washington state, retailers here are reporting modest initial sales. However, several challenges remain. As of Oct. 21, Spokane County has 55 approved marijuana producers, 39 approved
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Umpqua Bank gives $420,000 to two organizations here

Grants benefit programs aimed at youth, education
October 23, 2014
Mike McLean
In an initial round of grants to Spokane-area nonprofits, the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded a total of $420,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Inland Northwest and Excelerate Success, says Eve Callahan, an Umpqua spokeswoman.
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—Quest Aircraft Co.

Quest Aircraft Co. lands in Chinese market

Sandpoint airplane manufacturer inks second Asian contract
October 23, 2014
Mike McLean
Quest Aircraft Co., the Sandpoint-based aerospace manufacturer that produces the rugged Kodiak light airplane, has reached a long-term sales agreement with a Chinese company that also plans eventually to manufacture Kodiak aircraft for the Chinese market.
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