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Beacon of progress at Beacon Hill

Work begins on big development near Hillyard after years of delays

October 10, 2019

For nearly 31 years, the Beacon Hill development has been a dream of Spokane developer Pete Rayner. After years of bumps and stalls, the 200-acre development near Spokane's Hillyard neighborhood appears to be becoming a reality. Located on a

Spiceology maintains aggressive growth clip

Spice, rub maker adds executives, preps for revenues to crest $6M

October 10, 2019

Kevin Blocker

It's an early Saturday, and the warehouse of the Spokane-based spices and rub company Spiceology Inc. is abuzz with employees filling and packaging spices in preparation for year-end orders. 'From now until the end of the year, it's all about

Pipl Inc. expands along with world's 'identity crisis'

Post Falls tech company quadruples its HQ space

October 10, 2019

Natasha Nellis

In the digital age, a new identity can be created with the click of a few buttons, data breaches and privacy issues seem to be weekly occurrences, and public trust in these systems is eroding. Enter Pipl Inc., a 14-year-old Post Falls-based technology

Third time's charm: Alisha Benson leads GSI after two interim stints

New CEO has worn many hats during 12-year tenure

October 10, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Alisha Benson served briefly as interim president and CEO for Greater Spokane Incorporated after Rich Hadley retired and Steve Stevens succeeded him in 2014. She again sat for a spell in the captain's chair after Stevens left in late 2015 and

Guest commentary: Innovative mills help economy, environment at same time

Supporting rural jobs â€¦

September 26, 2019

Kris Johnson and Hilary Franz

Business, government, and residents share the same values. We place the highest premium on vibrant communities, healthy lands, and clean water.

The Journal's View: Cheap car tabs won't help Spokane's transportation system

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September 26, 2019

Staff Report

Initiative I-976, also known as the Bring Back Our $30 Car Tabs measure, should be rejected by voters in November. The statewide measure, put forth by antitax activist Tim Eyman's organization Permanent Offense, aims primarily to reduce or repeal

Rebel Junk Vintage Market plans to move Coeur d'Alene store

Restaurants & Retail

September 26, 2019

Kevin Blocker

The Coeur d'Alene antique store, Rebel Junk Vintage Market, plans to move a little more than a mile north on Fourth Street from its current location.

Cosmic Cowboy Grill to open restaurant at River Park Square

Restaurants & Retail

September 26, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Coeur d'Alene-based Cosmic Cowboy Grill owner Steve Eller says he's signed a 10-year lease to occupy space on the ground level of River Park Square that once housed the Tortilla Union restaurant.