Retail

Maverik builds its fifth store in Spokane area

C-store, fueling outlet under construction at Ruby, Montgomery

February 28, 2019

Construction of a $2.9 million Maverik Inc. gas station and convenience store is underway at 28 E. Montgomery, in Spokane. Located on 1.6 acres of land, the new gas station will have 12 fueling stations, all of which will offer both unleaded and diesel

Banner Bank plans new retail plaza in Spokane Valley

Company is demolishing four buildings to make way for new project

February 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Walla Walla, Wash.-based Banner Bank plans to demolish four structures and build a new branch this year on 4.3 acres of land it owns at the northeast corner of Argonne Road and Sprague Avenue, in Spokane Valley.

Icons Harlan Douglass: Constructing a path to success

In 60-plus years of developing, Douglass built massive portfolio

February 28, 2019

Mike McLean

Spokane real estate magnate Harlan Douglass has been letting up on the reins a bit over the last five years, but he hasn't exactly gotten off the horse. 'I show up here all the time,â€ he says from a conference room at the Douglass Properties

Icons Larry Stanley: Beyond an empire of bolts and screws

Work ethic developed during Great Depression paid dividends

February 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Honesty and going the extra mile are at the heart of everything he does, says Larry Stanley, founder of Spokane-based Empire Bolt & Screw Inc. Stanley, who started the wholesale hardware company in 1972 says he discovered the value of a good work ethic

Delicious developments in Spokane's doughnut scene

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February 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

At the altar of our taste buds, it's justifiable to sacrifice self-control. In the midst of a doughnut shop, for many, moderation becomes an enemy to be spurned at all costs, like an ex one wants to avoid. Eyeing an array of glucose coated circular

Steamed bun eatery planned in Spokane's University District

Restaurants & Retail

February 14, 2019

Alla Drokina

New steamed bun and breakfast restaurant Tasty Bun is set to open in early March, at 829 E. Boone, in Spokane's University District, says chef and owner Jeff Skaife. With a seating capacity of 16, Tasty Bun will occupy 800 square feet of usable space

Blissful Whisk pastry shop to open this spring

Restaurants & Retail

February 14, 2019

Alla Drokina

With a teaching kitchen and rustic country space for customers to enjoy high tea, Blissful Whisk LLC bakery will have the kind of cozy atmosphere baker and owner Tiffany Cable says her kids had in the kitchen growing up.

YaYa Brewing envisioned in Spokane Valley

Restaurants & Retail

February 14, 2019

Alla Drokina

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

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