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Seven-story, multiuse building rises on downtown Spokane's west end

Building will have 51 apartment units, some commercial space

March 28, 2019

Work on the seven-story, $10 million-plus multiuse building on west First Avenue at the west end of downtown is well underway. Spokane-based T.W. Clark Construction LLC is the general contractor on the project

Sportsplex plans are under review

Construction expected to begin by this spring

March 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

The $40 million Sportsplex planned near downtown is currently in the design-review and budget planning stage under the purview of the Spokane Public Facility District's board of directors

The Falls towers project moves forward

Three high-rise buildings could be constructed on former YWCA site

March 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Demolition of the roughly 54-year-old former YWCA buildings in downtown Spokane began last month to make room for the planned $60 million mixed-use development dubbed The Falls.

Guest Commentary: Renewable energy also has impacts to consider

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March 28, 2019

Don Brunell

Before our country hastily dives totally into renewable energy, we must carefully evaluate its impacts. Specifically, by concentrating on eliminating fossil fuels to combat climate change, we ignore the effects of other forms of pollution

The Journal's View: Road Construction signals progress, despite frustration

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March 28, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

As the last of the snow melts-let's hope it's the last of it-the buckles in the roads and must-dodge potholes remind Inland Northwest drivers of the heavy toll snow, ice, and cold weather have on roadways.

Lee & Hayes highlights importance of asset protection

Patents, intellectual property rights fight commoditization

March 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

For the first time since the stock markets opened in the U.S. in 1817, most of the value of the top five S&P 500 companies is comprised of intangible assets, says Richard Denenny, president of Spokane-based intellectual property law firm Lee & Hayes PC.

Sip-and-sew events launched by tailor named Taylar

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March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Rockford-based TaylarMade Tailoring has begun offering sip-and-sew events, an evening with drinks, food, and sewing lessons. Taylar Franz, TaylarMade owner and namesake, says the sip-and-sew idea grew from her desire to help others learn

MoMo Sushi Wok Grill to expand its menu

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March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

MoMo Sushi Wok Grill, located at 101 E. Sherman, in downtown Coeur d'Alene, is expanding its bar and its menu. The changes are scheduled to be launched in April.

Velvet Hammer Boutique planned in Coeur d'Alene

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March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Online clothing store Velvet Hammer Boutique is slated to open a brick-and-mortar shop this summer at 2049 Main, in the Riverstone Village, in Coeur d'Alene. The online store showcases clothes for women

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids to open on North Side

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March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

A new Sharkey's Cuts for Kids salon is slated to open in spring in the Cedar Crossing commercial development, at 6501 N. Cedar, on Spokane's North Side. The shop will be a franchise of Westport, Conn.-based national Sharkey's chain.