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Painted Hills development gets nod

Nearly 600 living units envisioned on old golf course site in Spokane Valley

March 20, 2024

A hearing examiner has approved applications for a subdivision and planned residential development with up to 584 living units on 99 acres at the former Painted Hills Golf Course site.

Spokane-area homes sales increase, ending 16-month skid

Median price also rises, as does inventory

March 5, 2024

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Before February, The last time monthly home sales rose was in September 2021.

The Journal's View: Creative solutions on display in Spokane business sector

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August 11, 2022

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If the collective Spokane business community had a resume, it would be bolstering its creative thinking and problem-solving skills bullet points this summer in an impressive fashion. We'll tell you how and why in a moment, but before that, we want to

Journal names its 2022 class of Business Icons

In-person event scheduled for May 4

March 30, 2022

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The Journal of Business has selected its 2022 class of Business Icons, who will the honored at an in-person event on May 4.

The Journal's View: Lawmakers muffed opportunity to provide broad tax relief

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March 24, 2022

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The recently completed legislative session will be remembered for missed opportunities for tax relief that could have benefited businesses and working families. While the supplemental budget approved during the 2022 legislative session contains no across

Building the Inland Northwest Magazine

Highlighting the top construction projects in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area

March 24, 2022

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The Journal news team has written a collection of stories on some of the biggest construction projects in the Inland Northwest, including the Spokane downtown sports stadium, Kalispel Tribe developments, middle school projects, the North Spokane Corridor,

The Journal's View: Regional approach to tourism needed for post-COVID success

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March 10, 2022

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A regional approach to tourism promotion is the most effective way to attract visitors and events. It's with that in mind that the Journal encourages the Spokane Valley City Council to take steps to keep the Tourism Promotion Area intact, as is.

The Journal's View: DSP safety policy proposals should inspire collaboration

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February 10, 2022

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Proposed public safety policies developed by the Downtown Spokane Partnership should be offered by the organization and received by city policymakers in a spirit of collaboration, in order to keep the city's core safe and clean, despite some potential

The Journal's View: Gratitude for 2021's gains, desires for the new year

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December 16, 2021

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With the present challenges concerning labor shortages, supply-chain disruptions, and inflation, it's easy to forget how far we've come, as a business community, this year. Before we address our wish list for what likely will be a challenging 2022

The Journal's View: Spokane International Airport proves to be much more than place to catch plane

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December 2, 2021

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As passenger traffic at Spokane International Airport is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels this holiday season, the future is looking bright for the facility for many reasons. The airport isn't just a place to catch a plane. It provides a