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Rising Stars: Brian Bean

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July 2, 2015

Age: 32 Job title/company:Â Ecova â€“ corporate counsel; Craft & Co. Real Estate â€“ owner/designated broker Education:Â Gonzaga University, BA 2005; Gonzaga Law, 2010

United Way cultivates emerging leaders

200 members shaping philanthropy's future here

July 2, 2015

Mike McLean

A Spokane County United Way-affiliated group of young leaders is helping to groom the next generation of philanthropists here.

Young restaurateurs cook up a fresh dining scene

New generation of owners find their niche, expand Spokane's dining options

July 2, 2015

With six years of college, four different majors, and no degree earned, Matt Goodwin still had no idea what he wanted to do for a living as he started bartending at Fast Eddie's Bar & Grill in 2000.

SCC looks to keep aerospace momentum rolling

State to kick in money when federal grant ends

June 18, 2015

Though federal funding from an Air Washington worker retraining grant will end in the fall, Dave Cox, dean of Spokane Community College's technical education division, says he's confident the department will continue to grow.

Airline, WSU alliance study forest-debris fuel potential

Alaska plans test flight using team's alternative bioproduct

June 18, 2015

Staff Report

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is teaming up with the Washington State University-led Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA) to advance the production and use of alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals, the tree limbs and branches that remai

Exotic Metals plans project is wrapping up - Art only

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June 18, 2015

Mike McLean

Western Aviation sees steady climb at Felts Field

Services said to attract growing share of aircraft

June 18, 2015

Mike McLean

Owners of Western Aviation Inc., the fixed-base operator at Felts Field, claim activity has grown in recent years at the general-aviation airport on the east edge of Spokane as the company has focused on providing a full range of aviation services there.

Surgeon inspired in breast cancer practice

Guthrie awed by courage, resilience of her patients

June 4, 2015

Kim Crompton

Dr. Carol R. Guthrie, founder of the Spokane Breast Center, located on the ground floor of the Sacred Heart Doctors Building, at 105 W. Eighth, readily acknowledges that she develops a personal connection with her patients.

Don't lose sight of heart health in fad-rich world

For parents, setting early good example is essential

June 4, 2015

Cherie Skager

Now, more than ever, it appears as though a new climate of health trends is sweeping the nation. Whether it be the latest cleanse, food elimination, or quick-fix fads, it's easy to get caught up in the diet of the day. But let's keep sight of our long

Women caring for women: A new model for Rockwood

Seven midwives, five docs emphasize choice in care

June 4, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Obstetricians and midwives both provide care to women during childbirth, and both work together at Rockwood OB/GYN & Midwifery Center, in a department that, by design, offers health care by women for women.