Retail

Blooms on the Blvd. opens in northwest Spokane

Floral shop Blooms On The Blvd. has opened at 2611 W. Northwest Boulevard, next to Harold's Sewing & Vacuum Center. Blooms On The Blvd. opened in late December, owner Sasha Downie says. The shop offers centerpieces, b

January 27, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Floral shop Blooms On The Blvd. has opened at 2611 W. Northwest Boulevard, next to Harold's Sewing & Vacuum Center. Blooms On The Blvd. opened in late December, owner Sasha Downie says. The shop offers centerpieces, bouquets, wreaths, houseplants,

Gee Automotive acquires Oregon dealerships

Three dealerships to help Liberty Lake company increase its presence in Portland metro area

January 27, 2022

Erica Bullock

Liberty Lake auto retailer Gee Automotive Cos has acquired three Dick's Auto Group dealerships, in the Portland suburb of Hillsboro, Oregon. Ryan Gee, CEO of Gee Automotive, declines to disclose the terms of the transaction, which closed Jan. 19.

Insights: Local-focused chefs can help to build regional identity

Year-round variations in menu offerings can enhance cuisine in INW

January 27, 2022

Adam Hegsted

Imagine getting to a restaurant without knowing the time of year, the location, or really anything about that restaurant. Just show up, be present and observe as food and drink are served. Now imagine you can tell by the items that you are served what

Oddities shop Petunia and Loomis opens in downtown Spokane

Offbeat antique goods include taxidermy, dolls, spooky knickknacks

January 27, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Oddities shop Petunia & Loomis, a newcomer to Spokane's downtown retail scene, offers a bit of the bizarre and antique at its shop in the Paulsen Center, at 421 W. Riverside. Owner Samantha Fetters says the shop is a longtime dream come true.

Circle K to re-enter Spokane market

Project envisioned at U.S. 2, Flint Road

January 13, 2022

Erica Bullock

A Circle K store and gas station will be constructed on more than 2 acres of undeveloped vacant land at 9132 W. U.S. 2, east of Airway Heights. The new 5,200-square-foot convenience store and fuel canopy are valued at $1.15 million, according to a

New Blissful Blends coffee stand planned in Garland District

Restaurants & Retail

January 13, 2022

Virginia Thomas

The Power Wash car wash at 1707 W. Garland will be razed, and a Blissful Blends coffee stand will take its place, according to documents filed with the city of Spokane. Sarah Birnel-Davis, owner of Blissful Blends, couldn't be reached immediately

Boiada Brazilian Grill to expand into old Maracas downtown

Boiada Brazilian Grill will have all-you-can-eat meats

January 13, 2022

Virginia Thomas

After finding success in the Tri-Cities area, the owners of Boiada Brazilian Grill are opening a second location in downtown Spokane. Friends and Brazilian-born restaurateurs Josiane Ballin and HÃ©lio Vieira say they plan to open the all-you-can-eat

Goodwill to expand its presence east of downtown Spokane

Nonprofit plans to hire dozens for its veteran services program

January 13, 2022

Erica Bullock

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest has signed a lease to occupy the former Rockwood Physical Therapy building, at 505 E. Third, on the northeast corner of Third Avenue and Sherman Street.

Hispanic Business Professional Association steps up in pandemic

HBPA aids business owners in securing relief, financial access

January 13, 2022

Karina Elias

Oscar Escamilla, who co-owns Tacos el Sol restaurant with his wife, Irma Zuniga, says he considered closing the restaurant at 3422 N. Division, in Spokane, during the first month of the pandemic in 2020, as he put his staff of three on leave.

Golf Island opens in Coeur d'Alene

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December 16, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Indoor virtual golf facility Golf Island has opened in the Riverstone area of Coeur d'Alene, at 2410 N. Old Mill Loop. Owners Thomas Tedder-founder of Post Falls-based gun holster manufacturer Tedder Industries LLC-and Taylor Vold debuted the five-bay