Coeur d’Alene-based Hecla Mining Co. reported first-quarter net income of $28.9 million, an increase over the year-earlier quarter net loss of $5.8 million.

Itron Inc. posted Q1 net income of about $65.4 million, or $1.42 per diluted share, a roughly $14 million increase over the same quarter last year.

Clearwater Paper Corp. has reported a first-quarter net loss of $6.3 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, a decline from the year-earlier quarter when the Spokane-based paperboard manufacturer posted net income of $17.2 million, or $1.03 per share.

The Spokane Winery Association has launched its first ever Sip Spokane Passport, a $50 booklet of discounts, offers, and experiences valued at over $300.

Spokane-based PotlatchDeltic Corp. has reported first-quarter net income of about $25.8 million, or 33 cents per diluted share, up from a net loss of about $300,000 in the year-earlier quarter.

A Spokane Valley couple has been found guilty on multiple fraud charges in connection to a COVID-19 relief loan.

The Washington State Legislature has allocated $2 million to Maddie’s Place, a Spokane-based nonprofit.

The Spokane Valley Event Center, located at 10514 E. Sprague, has been rebranded to The Venue by Red Rock Events.