Treva Lind

Revett posts record levels of production

Mining company plans to ratchet up exploration after peak output in Q3

November 3, 2011

Spokane Valley-based Revett Minerals Inc. has announced record third-quarter production at its Troy Mine, near Troy, Mont.The company reported that for the three-month period ending Sept. 30, it had mined a total of almost 403,000 ounces of and

Aerospace sector ramps up here

Industry organizes in hopes Boeing will expand here

November 3, 2011

Treva Lind

Inland Northwest aerospace proponents are shoring up an already strong industry coalition here in anticipation that Chicago-based Boeing Co. may eye West Plains sites for any plant expansion to meet a high demand for single-aisle jets.Much of an

Olive Crest seeks to expand support to foster, at-risk kids

Nonprofit uses charity gifts to reach more rural youth and launch new programs

October 20, 2011

Treva Lind

A Spokane nonprofit that focuses on private foster care services and related support programs has reached a bit farther this year because of recent charitable gifts.The Olive Crest Eastern Washington office based in Spokane is licensed by the to

Spokane doctor advocates for U.S. family physicians

Glen Stream has new role at helm of national group as profession fights losses

October 20, 2011

Treva Lind

Spokane family physician Glen Stream, who sees patients part time at the Rockwood Valley Clinic, now plays a national role to promote his profession at a time when the number of such primary-care doctors is shrinking.In September, Stream assumed

Maternal-fetal specialist joins Sacred Heart center

Perinatologist sees patients with high-risk pregnancies, does OB-GYN consultation

October 20, 2011

Treva Lind

Women facing high-risk pregnancies have few options here if they want to see a specialist in maternal-fetal medicine, known as a perinatologist, who's dedicated full time to a Spokane office.One new choice is now available with the Sept. 1 of is

Demolition work clears way for SFCC projects next year

Talisman is well along on $580,000 contract to raze three structures

October 20, 2011

Treva Lind

Talisman Construction Services Inc., of Spokane, is completing $580,000 worth of demolition work this month at Spokane Falls Community College, mainly to clear space for two projects that could start as early as next spring.Talisman Construction

INW stock composite plummeted last quarter

Hart Capital says equity market value has declined $4.1 billion from Q1 peak

October 20, 2011

Treva Lind

Hart Capital Management Inc.'s Inland Northwest Composite, which gauges the aggregate market value of 15 publicly traded companies in the region, fell by $2.3 billion, or 19 percent, in the third quarter, as weighty market forces reversed earlier a

Fast Way Freight buys competitor's assets

Trucking concern doubles size by purchasing hauling side of Spokane Transfer

October 20, 2011

Treva Lind

Fast Way Freight System Inc., a Spokane-based trucking company, has bought the freight-hauling assets of former competitor Spokane Transfer & Storage Co.Financial terms of the transaction, which became effective Oct. 1, weren't Transfer, at 407

Savvy devices, cellular links

Wireless carriers see M2M as emerging growth area that has business benefits

October 6, 2011

Treva Lind

Emerging wireless technologies—along with the development of more devices to share data between machines—are expected to have a drastic impact on how businesses cut costs, track inventory, and help customers.What's being called or M2M,

Training seniors for tough job market

Agencies see rising need among older workers, but struggle amidst extensive budget cuts

October 6, 2011

Treva Lind

Against the backdrop of a 9.1 percent unemployment rate here, 63-year-old Susan Ballinger landed a full-time job about a year ago in downtown Spokane. She credits training she received through the Spokane office of AARP's Senior Community Service a