Articles by Natasha Nellis

Freight volumes by planes, trains, trucks all drop steeply

Outlook in INW remains positive for rest of 2020, though, observers say
August 13, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Use of the biggest freight transportations modes in the Inland Northwest all declined sharply in usage at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic but are slowly starting to climb back to normal levels, industry representatives say. Spokane boasts all three
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Spokane homeowners leave money in bank for now

Observers say far more people tapped equity in Great Recession
August 13, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Despite layoffs and wage reductions, industry observers say homeowners are avoiding using the equity in their homes during this challenging financial time. The mortgage data company Black Knight Inc. says Americans had $6.2 trillion in
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EWU president steps down

Provost David May takes over in interim role
August 4, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan has retired effective immediately, the university announced this morning.
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Olive Garden restaurant moves forward in Valley

Company demolishes old Hong Kong Buffet eatery
July 30, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Orlando, Florida-based Italian restaurant chain Olive Garden is planning a new 7,800-square-foot restaurant near the Spokane Valley Mall, at the site of the former Hong Kong Buffet restaurant, which closed in mid-March.
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Refugee Connection Spokane pivots services

Nonprofit receives $800K in grants to be disbursed during next five years
July 30, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Refugee Connections Spokane's flexible setup left it well-positioned to pivot its services when the COVID-19 outbreak spread here, says Marijke Fakasiieiki, the nonprofit's executive director. Over the past year, the organization, which was created
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Natasha Nellis

Some employers here make 401(k) adjustments

Study shows rising risk to post-work income due to virus outbreak
July 30, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Americans already were struggling to save for retirement, and the pandemic has only made the situation worse, reports show. Local industry observers say, however, some Spokane employers largely have stayed on track with retirement plans, while others
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Tesla opens first Spokane service center

High-profile carmaker also adds its fourth Seattle service location
July 30, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Palo Alto, California-based electric car and clean energy manufacturer Tesla Inc. has established a service center in East Spokane. Tesla applied for a change-of-use permit at its facility at 3304 E. Springfield, near Playfair Commerce Park, early this
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Western States Equipment plans Liberty Lake facility

Work expected to start soon, finish in 2022
July 16, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Boise, Idaho-based Western States Equipment Co. plans to build a 127,400-square-foot heavy equipment dealership in Liberty Lake, according to planning documents on file with the city. Site plans show the heavy equipment dealer is planning a four-building
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