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Hecla faces potential class-action lawsuit, disputes validity of claims

Complaint stems from acquisition of Nevada mines

June 6, 2019

A pair of shareholders has filed a lawsuit against Hecla Mining Co. accusing the 128-year-old Coeur d'Alene-based company of violating federal securities law.

Hardwick & Sons hardware store to move from Seattle to Post Falls

Hardwick's owner says rising taxes factored into decision to relocate here

May 23, 2019

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Hardwick & Sons Inc. hardware store, a fixture of Seattle's University District for nearly nine decades, is looking at moving to Post Falls, says CEO and third-generation owner Dean Hardwick, who cites rising taxes in Washington state

Baldwin Sign Co. plans to expand regional footprint

Manufacturer recognized for being eco-friendly

May 23, 2019

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Baldwin Sign Co. has seen a lot in the nearly 80 years since it was established here, and owner Jon Whipple says the company's flexibility, adoption of new technology, and commitment to quality have kept its doors open.

Growing Project Beauty Share collects cosmetics for a cause

Spokane nonprofit provides makeup, hygiene items to women in need

May 23, 2019

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Since its inception in 2010, Spokane nonprofit Project Beauty Share has grown exponentially, founder and executive director Julie Farley says.

Fresh Soul: SOUL TRAINing

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May 23, 2019

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Alongside ribs, catfish sandwiches, and collard greens, East Central neighborhood soul food restaurant Fresh Soul is serving opportunities for teens to learn job skills.

Opportunity awaits in Spokane's Opportunity Zones

Investors say investments are occurring; how much is unclear

May 23, 2019

Virginia Thomas

A year after 11 Spokane-area neighborhoods were designated as Opportunity Zones, at least one advocate says Spokane is starting to see some investment activity.

Lime scooters, bikes to return to Spokane May 13

Partnerships, popularity, proximity to campuses prompted coming back

May 9, 2019

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After a successful pilot study downtown, Lime bikes and scooters soon will return to the streets of Spokane. The distinctive green pedal-assist bikes and electric scooters will be available throughout much of the city starting Monday, May 13

Hope House garners $13 million for downtown project

Low-income apartments, shelter near full funding

May 9, 2019

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The Washington State Housing Finance Commission has approved $237 million for construction or preservation of nearly 1,000 affordable apartments throughout the state, including $13 million in tax-credit equity for the 60 units to be built at the planned

Paw Print develops guidelines for testing dog genetics

Gene-testing company here partners with firm in Austria on project

May 9, 2019

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A Spokane-based animal genetic testing company, in partnership with Austrian canine testing facility Feragen, has published testing standards and guidelines and a self-assessment checklist for canine genetic testing.

KPFF Consulting Engineers opens office in Spokane

Engineering company designing rebuild project for Post Street Bridge

May 9, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Seattle-based KPFF Consulting Engineers has put down roots in downtown Spokane and has plans to embed itself more permanently in the growing Spokane market.