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Voltage Electronics rides live shopping surge

Spokane Valley company sees significant increase in revenue following transition to Whatnot
September 24, 2026
Matt Stephens

Voltage Electronics is expected to more than double its annual revenue this year as the Spokane Valley-based resale company adds employees and expands its livestream shopping operation.




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Kindlers opens restaurant in Spokane Valley

Gluten-free, seed oil-free fast-casual dining venue caters to food sensitivities
September 10, 2026
Matt Stephens

Kindlers LLC has opened its first-fast casual restaurant this month, at 14816 E. Sprague, bringing a certified gluten- and seed oil-free eatery to the city of Spokane Valley.




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Bakery develops a recipe for consistent growth

Co-owners inspired by grandmother's tastes
September 10, 2026
Matt Stephens

Mother Bear’s Bakery is expanding into a larger North Spokane location giving the family-owned business more room to prepare food, display baked goods, and grow its menu after exceeding capacity at its previous storefront. 



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Entrepreneur conjures up fantasy cafe concept

Bookstore owner mixes coffee, community in North Spokane
August 27, 2026
Matt Stephens

Emily Peterson is applying the finishing touches to HoneySpell Cafe, a North Spokane fantasy-inspired cafe expected to open in September with a business model built around coffee, community events, and lessons learned from running Page 42 Bookstore.




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Capitol Bar & Grill opens in Spokane Valley

New government-themed eatery is restaurateur's fourth INW establishment
August 27, 2026
Karina Elias

Capitol Bar & Grill in Spokane Valley opened on Friday, Aug. 7, and has been packed with patrons every day since. 


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House of Brunch opens Coeur d'Alene location

New space is part of larger expansion plans featuring a third future restaurant
August 13, 2026
Matt Stephens

House of Brunch LLC is brining its brunch concept to North Idaho with a second restaurant, at 309 E. Lakeside in Coeur d'Alene, marking the company's first expansion outside of Spokane. 



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Twiggy's scales up authentic British cuisine

Manchester native hooks Spokane with latest catch
July 30, 2026
Matt Stephens

Hungry patrons in search of authentic British fare have a new option in Spokane's West Central neighborhood, where owners Mark Twigg and his wife Maureen Torphy are wrapping up the soft opening of Twiggy's Fish & Chips LLC.




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Smash'd Waffle House quickly builds momentum

Deer Park entrepreneur develops, expands site next to jiu-jitsu school
July 16, 2026
Matt Stephens

Smash'd Waffle House is quickly growing beyond owner Adam Smith's expectations of a modest eatery as the rapidly expanding breakfast destination is generating steady month-over-month revenue four months after opening its doors.



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EWU alumni launch lifestyle apparel company

Former NFL player Michael Roos one of four founders
July 2, 2026
Matt Stephens

In a crowded apparel industry where countless brands compete for attention, the four founding partners behind Spokane-based Cooked as a Goat LLC believe their biggest advantage isn't flashy advertising or viral social media campaigns.



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Korean street food eatery opens in Spokane

Izzie's K-Dogs establishes brick-and-mortar after starting with pop-ups
June 18, 2026
Matt Stephens

Izzie Wayuono has transformed a viral food trend into a growing Spokane business with the opening of Izzie's K-Dogs in April.


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