Hardwick & Sons Inc. hardware store, a fixture of Seattle's University District for nearly nine decades, is looking at moving to Post Falls, says CEO and third-generation owner Dean Hardwick, who cites rising taxes in Washington state

A new bar called Night Owl has opened at 223 N. Division, in an 800-square-foot leased space between Boombox Pizza and Fast Eddies Bar & Grill. Owner-operator Trent Cochran says he purchased the business in November from his friend Andy Derrickson.

Coeur d'Alene's Bulwark Barber has moved to new space in the Rockford Building, at 504 E. Lakeside, from its previous location at 204 N. Third.

Alpine Deli, at 417 E. Third, closed last month but is set to re-open soon under new ownership. Alpine is a Bosnian and German delicatessen that has been owned and operated by Adnan Hatkic and his mother, Esma, for the past five years.

Wild Birds Unlimited, a national franchise of stores carrying bird-watching gear, is set to open a new store at 2925 E. 29th in the Lincoln Heights Shopping Center, on Spokane's South Hill.

After a successful pilot study downtown, Lime bikes and scooters soon will return to the streets of Spokane. The distinctive green pedal-assist bikes and electric scooters will be available throughout much of the city starting Monday, May 13

Boise-based office equipment and information technology services provider Fisher's Technology Inc. has acquired Spokane Valley-based ABC Office Equipment Co.

Northstar Taps LLC, a new craft beer tap room, plans to open later this month at 1818 Second, in Cheney. Brannon Reed co-owns the business with his wife, Celina. A craft beer enthusiast himself, Reed says he decided to open the business