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Knife River plans new $40 million facility

Prestress concrete maker to consolidate operations, employees under one roof at site near Washington-Idaho border
October 7, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Prestress concrete manufacturer Knife River Corp. is building a new $40 million facility for its Spokane-area operations just west of the Washington-Idaho state border. Peter Gay, general manager of Knife River's Spokane-area operations, says the
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Virginia Thomas

WSU's Gleason Institute for Neuroscience to open next week

Adaptive technology center in Spokane's University District to help patients, families
October 1, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Washington State University's Steve Gleason Institute for Neuroscience will open its adaptive technology center to the public , by appointment, Monday, Oct. 4.
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Heavenly Special Teas moves to north Division

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September 23, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Heavenly Special Teas has moved to the former Big Dog Tavern, at 1817 N. Division, from its former Hillyard neighborhood location. Owner Sherri Davey says Heavenly Special Teas includes a cafe, a tea shop, and a formal tearoom. The cafe offers breakfast
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North Idaho Rock School moves into larger space

High demand for music lessons prompts growth
September 23, 2021
Virginia Thomas
North Idaho Rock School has moved into the former Vital Health acupuncture center at 213 W. Appleway, in Coeur d'Alene. Owner Jacob Burrows says he formed North Idaho Rock School LLC in January, but he's been teaching guitar for seven years.
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L&I proposes increase in workers' compensation premiums

Hike said due to boost in pension cost-of-living
September 23, 2021
Virginia Thomas
The Washington state Department of Labor & Industries is proposing a 3.1% overall average rate increase for workers' compensation insurance for 2022. If approved, the increase would be the state's first rate hike in five years. On Sept. 21, L&I
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Going West: Witherspoon Kelley expands to keep up with demand

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September 23, 2021
Virginia Thomas
A Spokane law firm older than the state of Washington is experiencing a growth spurt with a recent acquisition. Christopher Varallo, president of Spokane-based Witherspoon Kelley, says the acquisition of Yakima-based Lyon, Weigand & Gustafson PS
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Tax proposals said to affect retirement decisions

Proposed legislation includes provisions that could spur earlier retirements, some say
September 23, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Inland Northwest financial experts have observed an increase in people retiring slightly earlier, and some say the potential for an increase in certain federal taxes is playing a role. John Kessler, senior vice president with Spokane-based Washington
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Vantage Point Brewing moves forward in Coeur d'Alene

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September 23, 2021
Virginia Thomas
The owners of Vantage Point Brewing Co. aim to bring a taste of old-world ales to a modern setting in a rapidly growing part of Coeur d'Alene by next Memorial Day. Site work for the new brewery and restaurant began in mid-August at a vacant lot at
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Virginia Thomas

Former Itron employees form Treasury4 fintech startup

Young company gets $3.4M in seed funding round
September 23, 2021
Virginia Thomas
A trio of former Itron Inc. employees has launched Treasury4 Inc., a fintech software startup aimed at serving large corporations. Steve Helmbrecht, Nathan Brown, and Ed Barrie quietly incorporated Treasury4 in July 2020. Last month, the company closed
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St. Luke's launches physiatry residency program

Medical center offers three years of training in physical medicine, rehabilitation training
September 9, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center has established its first cohort of a new physical medicine and rehabilitation residency program. Dr. Kenneth Isaacs, regional medical director of health science at Providence, says six residents joined
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