Though a final decision on whether to go ahead with a major expansion project at the Lucky Friday mine in North Idaho isn't expected until later this year, Coeur d'Alene-based Hecla Mining Co. already is spending millions of dollars to prepare the

A Spokane nonprofit that provides microloans and other assistance to small and startup businesses says it's taking major steps to rekindle its efforts, including a quest to become an SBA lender, the hiring of a full-time loan officer, and a planned

If you think your capital spending budget for technology has become unwieldy, wrap your brain around this number—$23 million. That's what Avista Corp. plans to spend this year on information systems, technology, and cybersecurity.In ranging

Mark Folsom, who bought the contract manufacturing operations of the former RAHCO International Inc. here two years ago, now has launched a separate company that is manufacturing small-scale wind turbines targeted primarily at farms and rural MC is

Executive compensation at publicly traded companies here grew a modest 1.9 percent on average last year amid the troubled economy, as drops in long-term incentive awards were offset by sharp growth in annual salary and bonus pay.The relatively in

Spurred by tightening margins and heightened competition, longtime Spokane Valley laboratory InCyte Pathology PS says it's getting more aggressive about both the services it provides and the markets in which it seeks new customers.InCyte, which