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4 Degrees Real Estate purchases downtown building

Owners plan to move, consolidate in January

August 30, 2018

The owners of 4 Degrees Real Estate have bought a new building at 915 W. Second in downtown Spokane, which they intend to use as the brokerage's new offices. Jordan Tampien, who co-founded 4 Degrees with his brother, Joel, in 2015, says the two

Resorting to recycling at the Coeur d'Alene Resort

Program at Cd'A hotel generates about 50 tons of recyclables annually

August 30, 2018

Keith Erickson

Blue recycling receptacles located at bars, restaurants, catered events, and service elevators throughout the 334-room Coeur d'Alene Resort are filling up faster than ever. And it's no wonder. The thousands of guests filtering in and out of the

Ye olde friendly neighborhood hock shop

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August 30, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

The owners of Ye Olde Hock Shoppe, a new pawn and vintage goods business, are working to change people's perceptions of the pawn industry. 'We want to put a different spin on the typical pawnshop,â€ says owner Deron Nicholson. 'For us, it's more

Amazon's project challenge in Spokane

Retail giant estimates 700 construction workers will be needed for big job

August 30, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Last month marked the start of construction on what will eventually become a new Amazon Fulfillment Center on the West Plains. The Journal previously reported that the $181 million facility, being built at 10010 W. Geiger Blvd., just southwest of

Tiny towns, big hopes in Pend Oreille County

Group aims to rezone Usk, spur economic development there

August 30, 2018

Virginia Thomas

Two small, neighboring towns about 50 miles north of Spokane are hoping to boost manufacturing activity-and economic development in general-with the help of a national grant. Smart Growth America, which is dedicated to bringing smart growth practice

Spokane podcasters make some noise

Audio broadcasts might hold untapped marketing potential, observers say

August 30, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

While podcasts have been around for over a decade, local enthusiasts say the medium is growing in popularity, with everyone from simple hobbyists to business owners looking to start their own broadcast. Andrea Parrish is a digital marketing assistant

After Rover came over to Spokane

Animal tech company aims to maintain momentum at downtown Spokane office

August 30, 2018

Samantha Peone

On a typical work day, between 10 and 15 dogs play, pant, and bark around Rover's downtown Spokane office. 'In our Seattle office, we can have up to 50 dogs because we have more employees over there,â€ says Jennifer Summers, Rover's Seattle-based

Guest Commentary: North Spokane Corridor project advances many regional transportation opportunities

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August 16, 2018

Todd Mielke and Cheryl Stewart

In recent weeks, the regional benefits of the North Spokane Corridor have been questioned by WashPIRG, a Seattle-based special interest group. Whenever groups outside our community, and thus unfamiliar with our economy and infrastructure needs, criticize

The Journal's View: Stadium near downtown deserves voice from voters

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August 16, 2018

Staff Report

In all of the important school, library, and recreation facility projects and improvements being floated in companion bond measures proposed by Spokane Public Schools and the city of Spokane, the issue that's come to the forefront regards the future of

Tapas restaurant, bar debuts in Cd'A

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August 16, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

A new small plates restaurant and bar concept called Global Kitchen Tapas & Wine opened early this month, at 309 Lakeside, in Coeur d'Alene. Co-owned by Jason Rex and Jake DeWitt, the business features a menu with a variety of small Spanish-style