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$8 million commercial complex planned in Liberty Lake

Liberty Lake complex developer plans to add retail or office buildings
November 19, 2020
Virginia Thomas
A new $8 million development at the southwest corner of Country Vista Drive and Whitman Lane is expected to bring a pediatric dental office, a Mexican cuisine restaurant, and retail space to Liberty Lake.
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Pandemic hits female workforce most profoundly

Child care challenges among biggest factors
November 19, 2020
Virginia Thomas
A dearth of child care options and a high ratio of women in industries affected most by pandemic-related restrictions are contributing to a disproportionate share of women leaving the workforce, some employment observers here say.
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Taken Out: College bars, restaurants struggle with fanless games, new restrictions

Some have to reduce staff, shed inventory in current environment
November 19, 2020
Kevin Blocker
This time last year, the Gonzaga University men's basketball team already had played four home games while the women's hoops team had played a pair of contests at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Goodwill moves e-commerce operations to old Ring &Things building

Jewelry supplies company moves to another Second Avenue location
November 5, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest has purchased the former Rings & Things building at 303 E. Third, where the nonprofit has moved its e-commerce and administration departments.
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COURTESY OF BREWS BROS

Brews Bros to open in Wells Fargo Building

Restaurants & Retail
November 5, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Julie Katzer and her husband, Shalako 'Shak” Katzer, have targeted Dec. 1 as the day they will unveil their Brews Bros Coffee Bar & Bistro in the newly rebuilt lobby of the Wells Fargo Building, at 601 W. First.
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Cannabis sales surge in Spokane County

Increase in activity here outpaces state as whole
November 5, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Fiscal 2020 was a banner year for cannabis sales in Spokane County, and retailers here say behavior changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic was the main driver of the increase.
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KEVIN BLOCKER

In contracting retail market, some surviving shops thrive

Extended holiday shopping season benefits some here
November 5, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Despite the fact thousands of retail storefronts across the U.S. have struggled or gone away in recent years, some Spokane-based retailers say they could be on the verge of all-time holiday sales records in 2020.
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 Natasha Nellis

Downtown Spokane For Rent: Street-level vacancies stack up with fewer office workers in core

Property managers express optimism, but caution that vacancy rates may worsen before improving next year
November 5, 2020
Natasha Nellis
There was a time when one couldn't walk downtown without bumping into someone else, but now you can stand in the middle of the sidewalk with arms stretched wide and not touch another soul.
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Amazon-like Valley facility boasts $105M price tag

Warehouse to employ over 700 when open
November 5, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Updates to the massive facility being constructed in Spokane Valley show more markers of an Amazon project, which if true puts the e-commerce giant in the running to become one of Spokane County's largest employers.
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Liberty Lake coffee shop to rebrand as Bocopop

Restaurants & Retail
October 22, 2020
Staff Report
The Well Coffeehouse is being rebranded as Bocopop, says new owner Steven Kelly. Kelly bought the popular Liberty Lake coffee shop and eatery, located in nearly 1,000 square feet of space at 21980 E. Country Vista Drive, in July.
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