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Spokane Sports CEO named to national board

Ashley Blake to serve as destination representative

July 8, 2025

Spokane Sports CEO Ashley Blake has been appointed to the board of directors for the Sports Events & Tourism Association, a national trade association for the sports events and tourism industry.

Home sales, prices continue to climb in Kootenai County

June inventory higher than year-earlier month

July 3, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

So far this year, 1,166 single-family homes have sold in Kootenai County, a 3.7% increase compared to the same time last year, according to the June 2025 Market Snapshot from Coeur d’Alene Regional Relators.

National M&A firm opens office in Spokane

Texas-based firm has 15 offices nationwide, one in Canada

July 3, 2025

Tina Sulzle

National mergers and acquisitions firm Generational Equity LLC has opened an office on the 14^thfloor of the Washington Trust Bank Tower East, at 601 W. First, Suite 1451, in downtown Spokane.

$8.5M apartment project underway in Spokane Valley

The project is expected to be completed in late this year or early in 2026

July 3, 2025

Karina Elias

Construction is underway in Spokane Valley on a 42-unit apartment building valued at $8.5 million.

Konala secures first East Coast franchisee

Chain grows franchise, corporate locations

July 3, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Konala, the fast-food franchise known for its protein-packed bowls, is officially going coast to coast.

Selkirk Pharma founder files new lawsuit amid company's uncertain future

Legal bout continues as Spokane startup's HQ appears vacant

July 3, 2025

Dylan Harris

A legal dispute between Selkirk Pharma Inc.'s former CEO and its board members is escalating, and the future of the once-promising pharmaceutical manufacturing startup appears to be uncertain.

Catching up with: former news anchor Stephanie Vigil

Journalist turned benefit auctioneer paves a new career path

July 3, 2025

Karina Elias

In 2023, former KHQ-TV news anchor Stephanie Vigil left her 25-year post and embarked on a new career path inspired by her newfound passion for playing pickleball. Today, she travels the country as a benefit auctioneer.

Meet & Greet with Cornerstone Construction's Isaiah Clow

July 3, 2025

Linn Parish

Late last month, the Journal sat down with Isaiah Clow, owner of Cornerstone Construction & Development Inc. the Journal sat down with to talk about his career, the acquisition, and the construction industry in general.

Interior designers acquire Coyote Creek Cabinets

New owners plan to integrate cabinetry with existing design company

July 3, 2025

Erica Bullock

F&R Holdings, a Spokane-based holding company, has acquired Coyote Creek Cabinets, of Spokane Valley, for $1.3 million.

Trailbreaker Cider offers up a second pour

Second location combines food, ciders, and local beers

July 3, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Trailbreaker Cider is adding a little foot traffic to its decade-old hard cider company with a second taphouse in River Park Square, located downtown at 808 W. Main.