Virginia Thomas

Mixed-used project near Vinegar Flats moves forward

Proposal marks third try at site near Vinegar Flats

February 25, 2021

The third iteration of a lower South Hill mixed-use project geared toward international tenants is moving forward, says Spokane developer Jordan Tampien.

Liberty Lake Children's Academy plans to expand

Preschool to occupy part of multitenant building in River District development

February 11, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Plans are underway to construct a building that will be the second location for a Liberty Lake-based preschool in the River District development. Teri Finch, owner of Liberty Lake Children's Academy LLC, says the expansion is necessary because the flag

Vaccinations underway at Spokane retirement homes

Pharmacy partnerships enable efficient on-site clinics, officials say

February 11, 2021

Virginia Thomas

COVID-19 vaccines are being administered throughout retirement communities here, and administrators say the process is going smoothly. According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, more than 63,000 doses of the vaccine had been

Q&A with Spokane Tribe's Ted Wright

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February 11, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Ted Wright became the executive director of the Spokane Tribe of Indians in November. He was previously executive director of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, in eastern Oregon.

Startup Spokane retools, plans library partnership

GSI program to market services countywide after period of dormancy

February 11, 2021

Virginia Thomas

After a period of dormancy, StartUp Spokane is gearing up to return to action by expanding its services and partnering with Spokane Public Library.

Snack maker Bumble Bar adds co-packing division

Company also plans to reformulate flagship line of gluten-free foods

February 11, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane Valley-based snack maker BumbleBar has launched a business-to-business division with the establishment of Clean Copack. Clean Copack processes 'clean labelâ€--minimal ingredient, naturally flavored--snacks, such as energy bars, cookies

City of Cheney negotiates to acquire 228 acres

City seeks to purchase property for future use

January 28, 2021

Virginia Thomas

The city of Cheney is in the midst of negotiations to purchase 228 acres of land southeast of downtown Cheney. Mark Schuller, city administrator, says Cheney has had an eye on the property for a few years, since the family that owns the land approached

Itron, Maine utility ink new contract

Infrastructure to help lay smart grid groundwork

January 28, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Liberty Lake-based Itron Inc. has secured a contract with Bangor, Maine-based electric utility Versant Power to upgrade the utility's metering infrastructure and network.

Cleanup options aired for Freeman grain facility

Ecology seeks comments for contaminated site

January 28, 2021

Virginia Thomas

The Washington state Department of Ecology is seeking public input through Feb. 2 on proposed multimillion-dollar plans to clean up contamination at the grain elevator in the Freeman area, about 13 miles south of Spokane Valley.

Spokane-area lenders undertake second round of PPP funding

Bankers say program offers long-term benefits for financial industry

January 28, 2021

Virginia Thomas

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released a third round of Paycheck Protection Program loan funds, and bankers here say they're prepared to handle changes made as a result of updates to the program.