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Catching up with: COVID-19 fraud strike force

No slowdown expected in charges, prosecutions as investigations continue
December 5, 2024
Mike McLean

As the Eastern Washington COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force approaches its third year of cracking down on thefts of COVID-relief funding there’s no slowdown to prosecutions in sight.


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Parting Thoughts with Susan Meyer, Spokane Transit Authority CEO

December 5, 2024
Karina Elias

Susan Meyer, CEO of the Spokane Transit Authority, will retire at year-end, after leading the STA for 19 years. 


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New codes set residential zone-change standards

Residential permit activity reaches 10-month record
November 21, 2024
Karina Elias

A year since the Spokane City Council legalized expanded housing codes that allow for missing middle housing to be built in previously single-family zones, city leaders are receiving applications, issuing permits, and tweaking bugs in the code. 


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Five Takeaways: Public Safety and Community Policing

With new Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall
November 21, 2024
Linn Parish

Shortly after the general election earlier this month, the Journal of Business hosted Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast. 


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Meet & Greet: Alexander Scott, Administrator, City of Spokane

November 7, 2024
Karina Elias

Alexander Scott has been promoted by Mayor Lisa Brown to serve as city administrator for Spokane. 


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Small business loan program creates grant access

Canopy CU volunteers as local lender for Credit Building Pilot Program
November 7, 2024
Dylan Harris

Dozens of small business owners have received loans from Canopy Credit Union through the Credit Building Pilot Program.


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Spokane's quality of life viewed negatively, survey shows

New GSI survey highlights concerns, frustrations among county's registered voters
October 23, 2024
Dylan Harris

Public perception of Spokane County's quality of life is overwhelmingly unfavorable, a new survey indicates.



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—Mike McLean

Spokane physician indicted on 23 counts of COVID relief-funds fraud

U.S. Attorney's Office alleges funds used to buy Porsches, real estate
October 21, 2024
Journal of Business Staff

Spokane dermatologist Dr. William Philip Werschler and his businesses have been accused of using $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds to purchase sports cars, buy real estate, and pay off personal debt. 


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New medical center eyed in St. John

Port of Whitman County aims to assist remediation at site
September 26, 2024
Erica Bullock

Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics is seeking assistance from the Port of Whitman County, Washington, to purchase land and apply for federal cleanup funds for a potentially contaminated property. 


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Spokane eyes South Logan neighborhood improvements

City updates its vision for a mixed-use, walkable district along transit route
September 12, 2024
Erica Bullock

The city of Spokane is preparing to finalize the South Logan Transit-Oriented Development project plans that will boost connectivity and livability in the South Logan neighborhood.


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