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Wagstaff adds shipping hub to support growth

New facility creates more manufacturing space for company's nuclear work
June 18, 2026
Matt Stephens

Wagstaff Inc. is scaling its nuclear manufacturing capacity with the launch of a new 18,000-square-foot shipping facility, a move designed to clear the way for high-tech fabrication projects at its Spokane Valley campus. 


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Korean street food eatery opens in Spokane

Izzie's K-Dogs establishes brick-and-mortar after starting with pop-ups
June 18, 2026
Matt Stephens

Izzie Wayuono has transformed a viral food trend into a growing Spokane business with the opening of Izzie's K-Dogs in April.


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Rental industry faces mounting headwinds

New laws, elevated costs create more challenges for property owners, managers
June 18, 2026
Matt Stephens

Rising regulatory requirements, escalating operating costs and new state housing laws are creating financial pressures for landlords and property managers that ultimately affect tenants across the rental market.


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Pride celebration boosts downtown economy

Estimated 50K guests help stimulate city's commerce
June 18, 2026
Matt Stephens

The 2026 Spokane Pride Parade & Festival drew tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Spokane and Riverfront Park this past weekend, creating a significant economic impact as attendees supported local hotels, restaurants, retailers and other businesses throughout the weekend.



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AI frenzy fuels rise in venture capital activity

Companies not centered around surging technology may face funding hurdles
June 18, 2026
Matt Stephens

A surge in artificial intelligence investment is reshaping the venture capital landscape, driving record valuations and deal sizes while creating new challenges for startups that aren't centered on AI technology.


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Kootenai Health debuts new surgical robot

North Idaho provider adds tool to recent technology upgrades
June 4, 2026
Matt Stephens

Kootenai Health has added one of the most advanced robotic-assisted surgical platforms available today to its main campus in Coeur d'Alene as part of a strategy to expand specialized care and invest in emerging medical technologies.



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Real Meals adds staff, partnerships to meet demand

Arrangements with gyms, senior living facilities fuel company's recent growth
June 4, 2026
Matt Stephens

Spokane-based meal preparation company Real Meals, a scratch made meal delivery and pickup service, has doubled its workforce and expanded partnerships with gyms and senior living facilities as demand for convenient, prepared meals continues to grow.



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Fitness center eyed at old downtown tire shop

Remodel to cost an estimated $400K
June 4, 2026
Matt Stephens

The former Les Schwab Tire Center building at 101 W. Second in downtown Spokane could undergo a remodel that would have people pumping iron instead of tires.



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Native arts market opens in Airway Heights

Indigenous makers, artisans have new place to grow sales
June 4, 2026
Matt Stephens

After years of organizing events, supporting Native artists, and operating a nonprofit focused on Indigenous communities, Spokane Tribe member Jeff Ferguson has opened a new brick-and-mortar business designed to give Native artists a permanent place to showcase and sell their work.



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Mable Dunbar leads through her service to others

Personal experiences shape org's mission of healing, empowerment
June 4, 2026
Matt Stephens

Nonprofit leader Mable Dunbar says effective leadership starts with something simple: being willing to do the same work she asks of everyone else. 



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