Retail

YaYa Brewing envisioned in Spokane Valley

Restaurants & Retail

February 14, 2019

Brothers Christopher Gass and Jason Gass came up with the idea of YaYa Brewing Co. over beer. Now, the brothers expect to open the Spokane Valley brewery later this year. They had their sights set on an industrial and business-friendly setting for

At Home Stores plans outlet in old Cd'A Kmart

National dÃ©cor retailer plans second Inland Northwest location

February 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Plano, Texas-based At Home Stores LLC plans to open an outlet at the site of a former Kmart store at 201 W. Neider, in Coeur d'Alene, its second planned Inland Northwest store.

Ree Creations: Repurposing with purpose

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February 14, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

We all know someone who has a crafting hobby, whether it's sewing, knitting, painting, woodworking, or scrapbooking. And while most people see craft projects as something fun to do in our free time, 57-year-old Debra Nielson has turned her passion

Sexual harassment ruling expands employer liability in Washington state

If an employee harasses a customer, the business is 'automatically' at fault

February 14, 2019

Alla Drokina

Employers can be held strictly liable for acts of discrimination by their employees in any business or nonprofit open to the public following a recent Washington State Supreme Court decision in a sexual harassment case

Karli and Caleb Ingersoll to open Lucky You Lounge music venue

Restaurants & Retail

January 31, 2019

Alla Drokina

Lucky You Lounge, a new eclectic music venue and night club, is set to have a soft opening in April and already has a music lineup for May.

Spokane Valley hair salon moves, opens as Saffron

Restaurants & Retail

January 31, 2019

Alla Drokina

Saffron Salon Inc., originally known as First Avenue Studio Salon, has moved and reopened in larger quarters at 8423 E. Sprague, in Spokane Valley. Saffron Salon owner Tiana Walter says that when her lease was up in the First Avenue location

Blue Zoo aquarium to open at NorthTown Mall

Restaurants & Retail

January 31, 2019

Alla Drokina

Blue Zoo, an interactive aquarium and zoo hybrid that will feature about 100 to 150 different species of animals, will open in July or August on the second floor of the NorthTown Mall, says Blue Zoo co-owner Jon Hepworth.

Two Men & A Truck starts first Spokane office

Moving company leases space in Valley

January 31, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Chris Jones, a new franchisee of Michigan-based moving company Two Men & A Truck, has opened his first office in Spokane Valley. Jones, 29, is basing the franchise in 5,000 square feet of leased office and warehouse space in the Vista Industrial Park

Out of the bag: Grocers prepare for potential plastic ban

State Legislature considers eliminating option

January 31, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Retailers throughout Washington state soon could be banned from offering customers single-use plastic bags, in an effort to reduce plastic waste and better protect the environment.

Cobenali Creations: Warmest greetingsâ€”without the warmth

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January 31, 2019

Alla Drokina

Spokane Valley-based illustrator Colin Hayes prides himself on his aversion to sappy greeting cards. He demonstrates this through his new venture, a line of quirky and witty cards called Cobenali Creations, soon to be available in gift shops nationally.