Journal of Business Staff

BuyWander plans move to larger facility

Young company to relocate for second time this year

July 17, 2024

BuyWander Inc., the Spokane-based online auction company that does business as Wander, plans to move to larger quarters later this month.

'Bad actor' lawsuit against Hecla dismissed

Company plans to advance Montana project under continued opposition

July 11, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

A “bad actor” lawsuit filed against Coeur d’Alene-based Hecla Mining Co. by a coalition of tribes and environmental groups has been voluntarily dismissed.

Spokane-area supermarkets to change hands

Proposed transaction one piece of Kroger's planned Albertsons acquisition

July 10, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Two Spokane-area supermarkets are expected to change hands as part of a divestiture related to Kroger Co.'s planned acquisition of Boise-based Albertsons Companies Inc.

Selkirk Pharma names new CEO

Industry veteran to replace company founder in role

July 9, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane-based pharmaceutical manufacturer Selkirk Pharma Inc. has named Colleen Dixon as its new CEO, the company announced in a release earlier today, July 9.

Homes sales activity tumbles in June

Year-to-date declines, however, aren't as pronounced

July 9, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Home sales activity through the Spokane Multiple Listing Service decreased in June, as inventory increased and prices inched upward.

Spokane mayor proposes sales-tax increase

Community safety proposal slated for November ballot

July 8, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown is proposing a sales-tax increase that's due to appear on the general-election ballot in November.

Inland Power names new president

Lutz to serve as cooperative's second in command

July 2, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Inland Power & Light, the Spokane-based electric cooperative, has named Jennifer Lutz as its president and chief operating officer.

Spokane leaders respond to Supreme Court's homeless camping decision

June 28, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

The Downtown Spokane Partnership applauds a ruling issued Friday by the U.S. Supreme Court that allows cities to ban camping in public places, while Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown calls for further investment in programs and services.

Real estate, construction news briefs

Spokane-area home sales increase in April

June 6, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Longtime Hecla CEO Phillips S. Baker retires

Board chair named interim leader

May 24, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Phillips S. Baker Jr., longtime CEO at Coeur d’Alene-based Hecla Mining Co., has retired and Catherine J. “Cassie” Boggs, the company’s current board chair, has been named interim CEO.

Articles by Journal of Business Staff

BuyWander plans move to larger facility

'Bad actor' lawsuit against Hecla dismissed

Spokane-area supermarkets to change hands

Selkirk Pharma names new CEO

Homes sales activity tumbles in June

Spokane mayor proposes sales-tax increase

Inland Power names new president

Spokane leaders respond to Supreme Court's homeless camping decision

Spokane-area home sales increase in April

Longtime Hecla CEO Phillips S. Baker retires

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