Treva Lind

Goldrich to drill soon in Alaska

Spokane mining concern sells $2 million in stock to fund its exploration

June 16, 2011

Spokane-based Goldrich Mining Co. says it expects to start drilling later this month in the Chandalar gold district of Alaska.Goldrich recently raised about $2 million in a private placement of its common stock, and will use those proceeds to at

Hope sprouts on INW farms

Growers say high yields likely to offset late start, rising costs

June 16, 2011

Treva Lind

Washington wheat farmers expect a strong year for the industry with anticipated above-average crop yields and - so far - strong global wheat prices. At the same time, farmers cautiously watch the price of fuel, fertilizer, and other overhead an

Healthcare Resource ramps up

Soon-to-be Spokane Valley-based company plans to hire 60

June 16, 2011

Treva Lind

Healthcare Resource Group Inc., which provides medical billing and temporary staffing services to hospitals and large medical practices, has expanded its Spokane Valley operation to position itself for further growth.Within the next two years, a

Napa Auto store moves north on Monroe

Retailer takes former furniture building after 25 years at previous site

June 2, 2011

Treva Lind

After about 25 years at the same location, the Napa Auto Parts store on Monroe Street has moved half a mile north on the same street.Jeremy Main, Napa Auto Parts district operations manager, says the former location at 1702 N. Monroe included a a

Dealers vie for used cars

Car lots go far to steer away from used-car shortage

June 2, 2011

Treva Lind

Shrinking used-car supplies and rising prices have sent auto dealers in the Inland Northwest scrambling farther and more frequently to wholesale auctions to help stock their lots, those in the industry say.Although it means that people visiting a

Nonprofit buys home in Valley

Organization that provides shelter for women, children lands second six-bed house

June 2, 2011

Treva Lind

Hearth Homes, a Spokane Valley-based nonprofit that provides safe housing and life skills for homeless, abused, or economically challenged women with children, has received a donation of $125,000 to buy a house next door to its existing six-bedroom

Far East training, far from home

June 2, 2011

Treva Lind

As more U.S. people pay attention to China and its emerging economy, a husband-and-wife team has launched a new business in downtown Spokane with an eye toward helping others better understand their native country.Steve Wang and his wife, Yan &

CarMax chain eyes Valley superstore

National used-car retailer agrees to buy nine acres along auto row in Valley

June 2, 2011

Treva Lind

CarMax Inc., a Richmond, Va.-based operator of more than 100 used-car dealerships nationwide, says it has agreed to buy property along East Sprague Avenue, in Spokane Valley, and is in the early planning stages for a superstore there.Elia Imler,

Fourth area Qdoba opens here

Regional company plans two additional eateries here within 18 months

June 2, 2011

Treva Lind

A Qdoba Mexican Grill regional franchise owner has opened a new Qdoba restaurant in Spokane Valley, its fourth outlet in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area, and says it has plans for two additional restaurants here in the next 18 months.The owner, a

Providence, Premera test new model

Health care entities join to test medical program at Spokane doctor clinic

June 2, 2011

Treva Lind

Premera Blue Cross and Providence Health & Services have joined forces to support what their leaders call a different health care model through what's termed a patient-centered medical home program.In Spokane, some Providence patients will begin