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—Rendering courtesy of Spokane Public Schools

City's urban design awards program seeks applications

Mayor Verner continues recognition effort started two years ago by Hession
June 18, 2009
Ben Rascoff
Spokane Mayor Mary Verner says the city is seeking applications for this year's Mayor's Urban Design Awards program.The program, started in 2007 by former Mayor Dennis Hession, is intended to recognize and thank those who contribute to Spokane's
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Giving big rigs some bling

June 4, 2009
Ben Rascoff
Steven Hanning has been in the trucking business for more than 30 years and has seen some downright filthy wheels in that time. Dirt, gravel, and road debris assault truck wheels constantly—scratching and dulling their fine finish, he desire a
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Lumber concern expands into metal panels

Discount Lumber acquires roll-forming equipment, establishes new division
April 23, 2009
Ben Rascoff
Discount Lumber & Building Supplies Inc., a longtime business located at 8003 N. Market, has expanded its services to include metal roll forming, a process that produces metal panels for roofing, siding, and post-frame, or pole building, Company
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Small firms want public health option

Recent survey finds strong concerns about adequacy of U.S.'s current system
February 12, 2009
Ben Rascoff
Small-business owners and self-employed entrepreneurs are concerned deeply about the adequacy of the current U.S. health insurance system and believe government should provide a public alternative to private coverage, a new survey says.They also
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Berg Cos. opens Cd'A office, plans facility in Post Falls

Vying for federal contracts, company looks to break ground before year's end
February 12, 2009
Ben Rascoff
The Spokane Valley-based Berg Cos. recently opened a Coeur d'Alene sales and marketing office and hopes to begin construction of a manufacturing facility in Post Falls before the end of the year, says Lindsey McDonough, company spokeswoman.She a
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—Staff photo by Ben Rascoff

Restoring pieces from the past

February 12, 2009
Ben Rascoff
Veteran woodworker Russell Rapp's business, Capital Antique Restoration, is one of a dozen or more furniture repair and refinishing shops in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area, but its name belies a unique history that encompasses historical artifacts
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WSU prof collaborates on book on elderly environs

January 29, 2009
Ben Rascoff
Bob Scarfo, an associate professor of landscape architecture at Washington State University's Spokane campus, served as a contributing editor on a newly released book that explores the correlations between aging populations and the "built where and
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Latest directory for seniors now available

Booklet contains articles, contact info for agencies, service providers here
January 29, 2009
Ben Rascoff
The 13th edition of a locally produced resource guide called The Directory for Seniors now is available at select businesses, social service agencies, and organizations throughout the community at no charge, says Editor Shannon Wood.Locations is
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—Staff photo by Ben Rascoff

A new style of brokerage

Choice Realty Spokane moves, expands downtown, offers nontraditional Realtor fees
January 15, 2009
Ben Rascoff
Choice Realty Spokane, a residential real estate brokerage that offers its agents a lower-cost alternative to conventional agent commission arrangements, has moved into an about 800-square-foot space on the first floor of the Minnesota Building, at
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Auto dealership wins appeal of judgment over B&O tax

Suit alleged that Camp broke law by adding tax surcharge to car price
January 15, 2009
Ben Rascoff
The Washington state appellate court has overturned a 2007 Spokane County Superior Court summary judgment against Spokane's Camp Automotive Inc. and its Medford, Ore.-based parent, Lithia Motors Inc., that found Camp illegally added a state tax to
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