LeAnn Bjerken

Reporter LeAnn Bjerken covers health care at the Journal of Business. A Minnesota native and cat lover, she enjoys beachside vacations and writing poetry. LeAnn has worked for the Journal since 2015.
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City awards projects valued at more than $10 million

Murphy Brothers selected for two largest projects
August 27, 2015
LeAnn Bjerken
The city of Spokane has awarded Murphy Brothers Inc., of Spokane, a $5.6 million contract for a Monroe Street-Lincoln Street couplet project that's part of more than $10 million worth of work the city has started recently or plans to begin soon.
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Five projects start, slated in, near River Park Square

AMC to remodel theaters; new restaurant planned
August 27, 2015
LeAnn Bjerken
Five projects are planned or underway at River Park Square, the downtown mall located at 808 W. Main. Bryn West, River Park Square's general manager says that AMC Theatres, the Leawood, Kan.-based theater chain, is set to begin a floor-by-floor remode
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Giving vets a mission

Farming program provides education, job opportunities
August 27, 2015
LeAnn Bjerken
The Spokane Conservation District says it's struggling to raise awareness and generate interest among military veterans in a Vets on the Farm program it launched last May to help veterans transition back into civilian life and careers, specifically in a
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Spokane Tribe is eager to begin casino work

Inslee to seek more input before making his decision
August 13, 2015
LeAnn Bjerken
The Spokane Tribe of Indians says it's prepared to go ahead on construction of its proposed West Plains casino project should Gov. Jay Inslee announce in its favor. Newly elected tribal chairwoman Carol Evans says, 'With this scale of project, we are
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Rockwood Health owner set to spin off 38 hospitals

CHS facilities here aren't among those in transaction
August 13, 2015
LeAnn Bjerken
Community Health Systems, the Tennessee-based medical facilities operator that owns Rockwood Health System in Spokane, plans to spin off 38 small-market hospitals into a separate company. According to a recent press release, the new company will include
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Sky High Sports founders start new bouncy venture

Spinoff to open trampoline parks outside of the U.S
August 13, 2015
LeAnn Bjerken
The owners of Sky High Sports Spokane LLC, a five-year company that operates a trampoline facility here, have created a new partnership called Flying Squirrel Sports through which they hope to open trampoline parks in locations throughout Canada and Centr
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—Scott Stucker

Spokane Federal sees membership growth spurt

Credit union reports strong gains in consumer loans
August 13, 2015
LeAnn Bjerken
Spokane Federal Credit Union began in 1956 with just a few hundred dollars and only seven employees who also served as its first members. Today, it has approximately 11,500 members, and about $137 million in assets.
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—MacKay Manufacturing Inc.

Calling all machinists

Improving economy cited as factor in shortage; wages said rising
August 13, 2015
LeAnn Bjerken
The demand for machinists in the Spokane area remains high, with a number of companies here advertising openings online.
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—Aero Spray Inc.

Firefighting company to add planes in Deer Park

Aero Spray reports record year with busy fire season
July 30, 2015
LeAnn Bjerken
Aero Spray Inc., an Appleton, Minn.-based aerial firefighting service with a base in Deer Park, says it could expand its operation here during what's been an unusually busy fire season. 'This year's fire season has been a record for the company, th
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