A new hair salon called Heavenly Hair LLC has opened in a 1,500-square-foot leased space at 6704 N. Nevada, on Spokane's North Side. The shop, which opened in early December, is owned and operated by Coeur d'Alene native and licensed hair stylist

North Idaho coffee company Terre Coffee & Bakery has opened its second Coeur d'Alene shop. The company, which was started by Gabe and Mandy Booher in 2010, now has four coffee shops, the latest being a 2,700-square-foot leased space

Although retail sales growth here has been stronger than expected in recent years due to low interest rates and increased job growth, some observers of the retail industry are predicting a slowdown in the coming year.

A new tavern called Happy Trails to Brews is coming to 9025 N. Indian Trail Road in northwest Spokane. William Reeve, who co-owns the business with his wife, Danielle, says Happy Trails plans to open later this month in a 1,400-square-foot space

Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolates & Ice Cream, a Utah-based candy company, has opened its first store outside of the Beehive State in a new Wandermere strip mall at 513 E. Hastings. The company was started by Marie Cavanaugh more than 50 years ago and remain

A new English-style pub called The Crown & Thistle soon will occupy a previously vacant space at 107 N. Fourth, in what is known as the Sherman building in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Owner Jennifer Drake says she hopes to have the 1,600-square-foot space

Colbert-based 3 Ninjas Mobile Food & Catering LLC recently opened its first restaurant in Kendall Yards. Steve Kitchens, who co-owns the business along with his friends Tymen Hofman and Michael Anderson

It's unusual-arguably unprecedented-to go into a new year knowing one employer plans to hire 1,500 people in the Spokane area. A pair of Spokane economists, however, are projecting job growth in 2019 similar to what has occurred this year