A U-Haul dealer in east Spokane has been issued $231,000 in fines by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries for knowingly exposing workers to asbestos.

Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors has announced the winners of the 2024 Build Northwest Awards.

Building permits issued by the city of Spokane for 2024 had a total construction value of $769 million, up 47.6% compared with a total value of $520.9 million in 2023.

Spokane Pediatrics is relocating to 601 W. Fifth, suite 200, on Monday, Feb. 24.

Hecla Mining Co. reported Q4 2024 net income of $11.9 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, an increase over Q3 2024’s net income of $1.8 million, or $0.00 per share.

Clearwater Paper Corp. reported fourth-quarter 2024 net income of $199.1 million, or $11.91 per diluted share, compared with $17.6 million, or $1.06 per share in fourth-quarter 2023.

Washington State University and Fairchild Air Force Base plan to sign a memorandum of understanding for a new education partnership. 

Itron Inc. has agreed to modernize the water distribution system for utility company Publiacqua, the water provider for 1.3 million residents across Tuscany, Italy.

Joann, an 82-year-old fabric and craft retailer, has announced plans to close about 500 of its over 800 stores, including two in Spokane County.

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown and members of the City Council have proposed an interim zoning ordinance that would eliminate building height limits in and around downtown.