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

Cor Counseling & Wellness LLC, of Spokane, has leased 1,900 square feet of office space in a multitenant building at 9631 N. Nevada, where it plans to open a second office in January. The mental health care provider has nine full-time therapists and is lo

The owners of Junk antique store in Coeur d'Alene have opened a new home goods store just across the street, called Lovely Chaos.

Blink Lash Boutique, a new eyelash extension shop, is scheduled to open this weekend in the former Inked tattoo space at 310 W. First, in downtown Spokane.

Eclipse Power Yoga, a new yoga studio, has opened in the Moran Prairie Shopping Center on Spokane's South Hill. The business is co-owned by Spokane natives Scott and Erin Heyamoto, who are also two of the yoga instructors teaching at the newly opened

Spokane Valley-based Arbor Crest Wine Cellars has opened a new tasting room in the Historic Davenport Hotel downtown. The tasting room occupies a 290-square-foot space on the lobby level of the hotel, at 10 S. Post.

A retailer in Spirit Lake, Idaho, has found a way to expand despite a citywide moratorium on new building construction. Marc Kroetch, owner of Fresh Air E-Bikes, opened the business three years ago after he took his first ride on an e-bike