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Silverwood Theme Park aims for record season

Season-pass, group sales indicates attendance likely to grow

April 24, 2014

Silverwood Theme Park is expecting its ninth consecutive annual increase in attendance during the upcoming season that starts May 3. Season-pass sales and group business are up over previous years, which is a good indicator for the upcoming season, says

$15 million health clinic envisioned in Spokane's U-District

Consortium of major players hopes to open facility in '16

April 24, 2014

Linn Parish

A community consortium that includes some of Spokane's largest players in the health care field are planning a $15 million primary-care clinic in Spokane's University District that would serve as a training ground for new physicians and other emerging

Potlatch posts earnings increase

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April 22, 2014

Judith Spitzer

Potlatch Corp., of Spokane, today reported first-quarter net income of $20.3 million, or 50 cents a diluted share, up from $15.5 million, or 38 cents a share, in the first quarter of 2013. The company reported an increase of more than $300,000 in reven

GSI names new CEO

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April 22, 2014

Linn Parish

Greater Spokane Incorporated announced this morning that it has appointed Steve Stevens as its new president and CEO. Stevens, who will take over the position July 1, replaces Rich Hadley, who will retire on May 9.

Coldwater Creek files for bankruptcy

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April 11, 2014

Staff Report

Coldwater Creek Inc., the Sandpoint-based women's clothing retailer, announced this morning that the company and all of its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company said in a press release that its stores and website are open for bus

Aerospace industry here gets big boost

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April 10, 2014

Staff Report

Exotic Metals Forming Co.'s recent announcement that it plans to develop a big manufacturing facility on the West Plains is major news for the Spokane area's economy and just the type of catalyst that could help encourage a more rapid expansion of

Washington state's first charter school targets fall 2015 opening

PRIDE Prep founder work to raise its startup funds

April 10, 2014

Judith Spitzer

Organizers of Spokane-based PRIDE Prep School of Technology and Science, the first charter school approved in Washington state, are laying the groundwork now to open in the fall of 2015. Led by former Spokane public school teacher and administrator Bre

Helping children with autism find their voice

Graduate students assist pre-K autistic children with verbalization skills

April 10, 2014

Katie Ross

Washington State University Spokane has partnered with Northwest Autism Center, of Spokane, to launch an interdisciplinary program for speech and hearing sciences graduate students to gain hands-on experience while helping children with autism spectrum di