Retail

Old Lowe's building to undergo overhaul

Delivery station project similar to those Amazon has in other markets

October 8, 2020

The former Lowe's Home Improvement store on North Division Street could get a $15 million upgrade, according to pre-development documents on file with the city of Spokane.

Restaurateurs open izzy's Comfort Kitchen in Coeur d'Alene

Restaurants & Retail

October 8, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Izzy's Comfort Kitchen owners Jason Keene and his wife, Reannan, think they're on to something just three weeks after opening their restaurant in Coeur d'Alene.

Hank's Hatchets joins growing throwing trend in Spokane

Restaurants & Retail

October 8, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Based in Whitefish, Montana, Hank's Hatchets Axe Throwing debuted its indoor axe-throwing range in mid-September at 3904 N. Division.

Q&A with Kitty Cantina owner Justyn Cozza

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October 8, 2020

Virginia Thomas

What's a cat cafe without cats? Justyn and Tori Cozza, owners of Kitty Cantina LLC, a cat cafe at 6704 N. Nevada, on Spokane's North Side, found out last month when an outbreak of feline panleukopenia at partner organization SpokAnimal forced them t

Contract Design Associates to exceed projections

Office furniture sales are still staying strong for Spokane company

October 8, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Though a good majority of customers for the office furniture supply company Contract Design Associates are uncertain about the status of future workplaces, what is for sure is that many are still buying from the retailer.

Reimagining of Division Street begins

North Spokane Corridor may reduce traffic along longtime thoroughfare

October 8, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Spokane-area transportation professionals are collaborating to re-envision what Division Street could be once the North Spokane Corridor opens. It's a vision that includes bicycles that were once banned from areas of the street safely zipping down

Wiley's Downtown Bistro owner to take over Prohibition GastroPub

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September 24, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Michael Wiley, owner and head chef of Wiley's Downtown Bistro, at 115 N. Washington, will assume control over a second restaurant as the new owner of Prohibition Gastro Pub, at 1914 N. Monroe, effective Oct. 1. Husband-and-wife team John and Jill Leone

Cycle Bar fitness studio to open on South Hill

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September 24, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Jenny Lee, a co-owner of the indoor cycling studio franchise, Cycle Bar, says her goal is to be open for business in late November to early December. Her Cycle Bar studio will occupy 2,150 square feet of space at 2525 E. 29th, on Spokane's South Hill.

Ethan Stowell Restaurants to open restaurant in Old City Hall

Italian restaurantÂ plannedÂ inÂ oldÂ Olive Garden spaceÂ

September 24, 2020

Natasha Nellis

In keeping with the building's history of hosting an Italian restaurant,Â the Old City Hall will be home to a Seattle-basedÂ restaurateurÂ known for his Italian cuisine.Â Ethan Stowell, CEO and founder of Ethan Stowell Restaurants,Â isÂ bringing his

Pure Wax Bar opens in Spokane Valley

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September 24, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Nellie Allen, owner and operator of Pure Wax Bar, has opened a full-service body waxing boutique at 325 S. Sullivan, in Spokane Valley. Allen, and business associate Megan Baker, have a deceptively spacious and cool boutique equipped with six private