Despite an uptick in the number of food establishments applying for complex permits, Spokane Regional Health District inspectors say the number of health inspections that result in code violations or reinspections hasn't increased. Steven Main, food sa

Zaycon Foods LLC, a Spokane Valley-based, national meat delivery business that does business as Zaycon Fresh, has suspended operations. As of 9 a.m. PDT this morning, June 26, the company's homepage had a message that said, 'It is with deep regret

A new vintage décor and furniture store, called The Bohemian, has opened in a 1,500-square-foot space in the Opportunity Shopping Center, at 12019 E. Sprague. The store, which opened in mid-May, is owned by Spokane Valley couple Danielle and Riley Golay

Matt Gilbreath and his wife, Courtney, plan later this month to open a brewery, to be called Humble Abode Brewery, in the Whitman neighborhood on Spokane's North Side. 'I didn't really have any previous brewing experience,” says Gilbreath. 'I j

A new restaurant and piano bar, called NYC Piano Bar, is scheduled to open today in downtown Coeur d'Alene. The business will be located in a 4,200-square-foot leased space at 313 E. Sherman, which is known for having housed Jimmy D's restaurant and

An early July opening is planned for a new restaurant to be called Austin Live Fire Barbeque at 421 W. Main, in the heart of downtown Spokane. This will be the second restaurant concept for Mike Jones, current owner and operator of Mizuna Restaurant & Wi

Mica Moon Treetop Adventures has opened a roughly 1.5-acre aerial park at Mica Peak, south of Liberty Lake, says Richard Stewart, company president. Stewart describes the park as 'a McDonald's playland in the trees for adults.” Mica Moon Treetop A