Altek Inc., a Liberty Lake-based contract parts manufacturer, says it has launched a new strategy to pursue contracts to make entire products for customers, rather than just parts.Last month, Altek began manufacturing water purifiers for Pure a

Before Clay Dunn puts the first coat of Italian plaster onto a wall, he carefully runs his hands over the walls surface to discover what challenges will emerge during the application process. In that way, he talks to the walls for he to I

In the good ole days, pickup trucks were designed to haul and pull stuff from Point A to Point B, with no frills and only enough room for two or three passengers. Fuel economy, passenger comfort, and handling were after-thoughts. These days,

Spokane Hardware Supply Inc., a Spokane distributor of hardware mostly to home builders, plans to begin construction of an 11,000-square-foot addition to its warehouse and store at East Trent to meet growing sales volume from its Internet new which

Pool World Inc., a Spokane Valley-based pool and spa retailer, has opened a store in Coeur dAlene with hopes of capitalizing on the strong housing market in Kootenai County. Pool World is leasing a 4,200-square-foot floor space in a building

Spokane Valley-based Kim Hotstart Manufacturing Co. says one of its railroad products is like the little engine that could: It could generate millions in revenue, help protect the environment, and save railroads millions in fuel costs.The the a

The city of Spokane plans to turn about 20 acres of land just southeast of Ferris High School into wetlands with the intent of easing the vacant areas ground-water problems, creating a bird habitat, and educating high-school students.The city

Altons Tire Centers, the Spokane-based tire-sales and automotive-repair chain, plans to build a shop with 16 vehicle bays at the site of the former Longhorn Burger Stop at U.S. 2 and Hayford Road in Airway Heights. Company founder Duane Alton

A relatively new alternative to paper paychecks is being touted as a way to cut payroll-processing costs and to free employees who dont have checking accounts from high check-cashing fees.Called payroll cards, the devices appear to be gaining

Azteca Restaurant Enterprises Inc., the Burien, Wash.-based restaurant chain that operates a restaurant near the Spokane Convention Center, has reached a preliminary agreement to buy the former Mustard Seed building nearby.David Hall, co-owner