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Spokane-area foreclosures decline further

Observers here call uptick in April nothing but noise

June 6, 2019

Recent data released by Irvine, California-based real estate research company Attom Data Solutions show foreclosure rates for Spokane County, already at a historic low, continued their downward trend for the first quarter of 2019, a trend Spokane market

Hecla faces potential class-action lawsuit, disputes validity of claims

Complaint stems from acquisition of Nevada mines

June 6, 2019

Virginia Thomas

A pair of shareholders has filed a lawsuit against Hecla Mining Co. accusing the 128-year-old Coeur d'Alene-based company of violating federal securities law.

Guest Commentary: Removing lower Snake River dams would be unwise

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May 23, 2019

Don Brunell

There are dams that should come down and those that shouldn't. Hopefully, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts its review of the 14 federal dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers, that will become abundantly clear.

The Journal's View: Washington Legislature should strive to increase transparency

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May 23, 2019

Staff Report

The Washington state Legislature needs to do more to increase transparency and give its constituents more opportunity to be involved in the legislative process.

Wanderlust Delicato coming to Spokane

Restaurants & Retail

May 23, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

A newly created artisan cheese, wine, and charcuterie shop called Wanderlust Delicato is taking shape in the former Wollnick's General Store space, at 421 W. Main downtown.

Whim Wine Bar planned at River Park Square

Restaurants & Retail

May 23, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Whim Wine Bar is a new wine bar coming to the ground floor of River Park Square downtown mall, at 808 W. Main, next month. The shop is co-owned by Kori Henderson and husband Paul Blacketer, who have both worked in the food and service industries

French Toast Children's Boutique to move to Kendall Yards

Restaurants & Retail

May 23, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

French Toast Children's Boutique plans to move its store from the Steam Plant building at 159 S. Lincoln downtown to a new 1,100-square-foot space at 1170 W. Summit Parkway in the Kendall Yards neighborhood.

White Brick Interiors opens in Cd'A

Restaurants & Retail

May 23, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Home dÃ©cor store White Brick Interiors has opened in 2,000 square feet of leased space at 2055 N. Main, in Coeur d'Alene's Riverstone Village.

MultiCare to add more Indigo care clinic in Spokane area

Organization to have five centers in Spokane area

May 23, 2019

Natasha Nellis

MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care plans to open two more clinics in the Spokane area, for a total of five urgent-care clinics throughout the county.

Exotic Metals moves ahead with big expansion

Aerospace manufacturer plans to add roughly 300 employees to workforce

May 23, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Kent, Washington-based Exotic Metals Forming Co. is moving forward with the construction of its new manufacturing facility at its 56.6-acre property on west McFarlane Road in Airway Heights.