Kevin Blocker

Taken Out: College bars, restaurants struggle with fanless games, new restrictions

Some have to reduce staff, shed inventory in current environment

November 19, 2020

This time last year, the Gonzaga University men's basketball team already had played four home games while the women's hoops team had played a pair of contests at the McCarthey Athletic Center.

Fire Protection Specialists has moved

Restaurants & Retail

November 5, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Fire Protection Specialists LLC is moving into a new location with about 15,000-square feet of office and warehouse space at 1611 N. Molter, in Liberty Lake, after roughly 15 years located at 3624 E. Springfield, just south of Spokane Community College

Kingsford Physical Therapy opens in Liberty Lake

Restaurants & Retail

November 5, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Braiden Kingsford, a Liberty Lake-based physical therapist, has opened Kingsford Physical Therapy & Wellness PLLC, a mobile physical therapy service. His mobile PT business serves clients in their homes in Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Post Falls, and

McGregor acquires Arizona company

Colfax ag supplier plans move into turf markets

November 5, 2020

Kevin Blocker

With a desire to kick some grass moving into turf markets, The McGregor Co. has purchased HydroGro LLC, an Arizona-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of grass seed-nutrient products. With the acquisition, the Colfax, Washington-based see

Target of integrity

Cd'A-based company bought by Texas firm

November 5, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Nearly seven years ago, Sean Ruggiero, a Coeur d'Alene-based financial investment adviser, started an annuity and retirement company in large part because of the financial uncertainties he experienced in his childhood.

Brews Bros to open in Wells Fargo Building

Restaurants & Retail

November 5, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Julie Katzer and her husband, Shalako 'Shakâ€ Katzer, have targeted Dec. 1 as the day they will unveil their Brews Bros Coffee Bar & Bistro in the newly rebuilt lobby of the Wells Fargo Building, at 601 W. First.

Young workers in Spokane hit hardest by job losses

25-34 age group files greatest percentage of pandemic-related claims here, data show

November 5, 2020

Kevin Blocker

With seven months of employment data in the books since the spread of COVID-19 to the U.S., a somewhat clearer picture of the region's jobs scene has emerged.

In contracting retail market, some surviving shops thrive

Extended holiday shopping season benefits some here

November 5, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Despite the fact thousands of retail storefronts across the U.S. have struggled or gone away in recent years, some Spokane-based retailers say they could be on the verge of all-time holiday sales records in 2020.

Potential unemployment tax hikes concern builders group

State's post contrasts association's forecasts

October 22, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Members of the Associated Builders & Contractors' Inland Pacific Chapter have expressed concerns to Gov. Jay Inslee's office about the possibility of businesses experiencing steep unemployment insurance rate hikes in coming years.

Structural issues persist at Spokane Valley City Hall

Forensic architect team studies building this month

October 22, 2020

Kevin Blocker

This article has been updated to include comments from Mark D'Agostino, president of Meridian Construction Inc., and the company's attorney John Black.