Erica Bullock

Volunteer preferences shift at United Way of Spokane County

Traditional, routine participation declines in favor of one-off opportunities

March 14, 2024

A growing number of United Way of Spokane County volunteers prefer more one-off charitable experiences over traditional, recurring opportunities.

Post Falls auto dealer acquires Foothills Lincoln Mazda

Knudtsen Chevrolet to operate first Spokane dealership

March 4, 2024

Erica Bullock

Eve Knudtsen, owner and president of Post Falls-based Knudtsen Chevrolet Co., has acquired Foothills Lincoln Mazda, of Spokane, from longtime owners Ray Kish and Rick Reilly.

Former Woodbury adviser pleads guilty to investment fraud

Ronald Hannes sentenced to repay over $3M restitution

February 29, 2024

Erica Bullock

Former investment adviser Ronald W. Hannes has been sentenced to five years of probation and is required to pay restitution of $3.18 million.

LED manufacturer Rohinni files for Chapter 7 liquidation

Liberty Lake company said to run out of funds after expanding activity in China

February 29, 2024

Erica Bullock

Rohinni has filed for asset liquidation under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Home Depot project developers seek environmental approval

Former Shopko to be demolished after five-year vacancy

February 29, 2024

Erica Bullock

Developers move forward with next step to bring Home Depot to Spokane's South Hill.

Hospitality workforce mostly recovers to pre-pandemic rates

Industry employment boosted by youth, foreign-born workers

February 29, 2024

Erica Bullock

Urban areas are taking longer to recover from pandemic-related workforce shortages compared to suburban and rural areas in Spokane County.

Kingfisher's clinical trials tackle Alzheimer's treatments

Two medications aim to reduce brain plaque, improve cognitive function

February 29, 2024

Erica Bullock

Kingfisher Cooperative LLC seeks increased participation in two ongoing studies addressing medical treatments for early Alzheimer's disease.

Qualterra awarded grant to combat crop viruses

Ag-tech company's research to focus on high-end market

February 15, 2024

Erica Bullock

Qualterra's new research and development will support virus elimination in the horticulture industry.

Office pace: Class A vacancies approach 20% in the Central Business District

Tenant mixes shift as hybrid work models, public safety influence market

February 15, 2024

Erica Bullock

Declining lease activity in the last five years is attributed to security concerns, parking expenses, and a hybrid workforce model.

Nonprofit envisions 20-unit lodge for cancer patients

Model for Cancer Can't designed to subsidize patient accommodations

February 15, 2024

Erica Bullock

Cancer Can't is developing a residential facility for adult cancer patients who travel to Spokane to receive oncology treatment and need a temporary place to stay.