Union Gospel Mission Association of Spokane plans to expand its thrift store operations by adding two new outlets in the next few years. Dean Bitz, director of operations for the nonprofit, says the projects are still in the early planning stages, but

Richard Larkins decided it was time for a change. After nearly a decade of working in the financial collections sector, much of it in California, he'd had enough, says his wife, Jennilea Larkins. 'He was done with it. Absolutely done,” she says.

Restaurant owner Peter Froese had a prime downtown Spokane location fall into his lap when former Santé owner Jeremy Hansen called him and asked him if he wanted to take over the location at 404 W. Main. Now, after some interior reconstruction, Froese

Pounder's Jewelry, at 3131 N. Division, says it has purchased the Spokane Clock, 3140 N. Division, and moved that business' operations under its roof. 'We have a separate watch division at Pounder's,” says Dave Sharp, a horologist at

Plans for the proposed North 40 Outfitters retail store on the West Plains are moving forward, according to building permit application information on file with the city of Spokane. The planned $6.5 million store will be located on vacant land at 9646