Virginia Thomas

Overhauling economic development

GSI creating new business alliance, changing model

November 8, 2018

Greater Spokane Inc. wants to turn its model for regional economic development on its head. Todd Mielke, CEO of the organization, says the previous model wasn't conducive to collaboration

Spokane orthopedists on a mission

Surgeons say they gain perspective, adaptability working outside of U.S.

October 25, 2018

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Three providers with Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists here say their time participating in international medical missions has taught them to be more adaptable in providing care and more mindful of the benefits of American health care. Dr. Jonathan Kee

Spokane Sears credit union to merge into PrimeSource

Regulatory nod given for transaction to be completed next month

October 25, 2018

Virginia Thomas

Spokane-based PrimeSource Credit Union is merging Sears Spokane Employees Federal Credit Union into its operations next month, say the CEOs of both institutions.

Assets of Zaycon Foods to be sold at auction

Valley-based meat delivery company shut down abruptly in June

October 25, 2018

Virginia Thomas

The assets of Zaycon Foods LLC, a former Spokane Valley-based meat delivery company that at one time had a national presence, will be sold at a public auction next week, according to a public notice published by a Spokane law firm.

Washington L&I mulls overtime, salary rule changes

Meantime, feds revisit thresholds that had been rejected in 2016

October 25, 2018

Virginia Thomas

The Washington state Department of Labor & Industries is starting to look into updating wage requirements for salaried employees.

Physician Duke aims to end endometriosis misconceptions

Post Falls OB-GYN says most treatments fall short

October 11, 2018

Virginia Thomas

Dr. Adam Duke contends that women who have endometriosis largely have been failed by the medical community.

D.R. Horton acquires Lexington Homes

Large national builder discloses plans for its first subdivision here

October 11, 2018

Virginia Thomas

After acquiring Spokane-based Lexington Homes Inc. early this summer, Arlington, Texas-based homebuilder D.R. Horton is expanding its operations into the Spokane market.

Spokane Valley launches new infrastructure reporting system

SVexpress application employs GPS mapping

October 11, 2018

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Since launching a citizen infrastructure reporting app last month, the City of Spokane Valley has received more than a dozen reports through the app, says Elisha Heath, executive assistant to the city manager.

Spokane's Contract Resource Group changes hands

Company's founders to remain involved during ownership transition

October 11, 2018

Virginia Thomas

Contract Resource Group Inc., a Spokane-based commercial furniture dealer and interior services company, has started an ownership transition.

WSU breaks ground on $62M animal disease lab

Pullman facility expected to be completed in 2021

October 11, 2018

Virginia Thomas

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University, in Pullman, has started construction of a $61.9 million facility that will be occupied by the college's Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.