Chey Scott

Numerica's net income rises dramatically in 2010

Credit union more than doubled earnings; loans, deposits, assets also grew

March 24, 2011

Numerica Credit Union, of Spokane, says it more than doubled its earnings in 2010 compared with the year earlier, with increases in its deposits, loans, and assets.The credit union reported 2010 net income of $11.3 million, a 249 percent from it

Advancements may boost in-vitro fertilization success rate

Endocrinologist here touts new tests, embryo preservation method

March 24, 2011

Chey Scott

A reproductive endocrinologist here says emerging technologies in the field of reproductive health have the potential to increase live birth rates significantly for women who receive in-vitro fertilization treatments.Dr. Edwin Robins, owner and

Spokane to host national square dance event in '12

CVB estimates event's total economic impact here at up to $17 million

March 24, 2011

Chey Scott

The Spokane Convention Center will host a four-day square dance convention next year that's estimated to have an economic impact of up to $17 million and to generate about 7,000 hotel-room stays through the course of the event.The 61st National

Longtime law firm relocates

Ewing Anderson leases remodeled top floor, more space in Fidelity Building

March 24, 2011

Chey Scott

Longtime Spokane law firm Ewing Anderson PS earlier this month moved to a new office space in the Fidelity Building, at 522 W. Riverside in downtown Spokane, after being located in the Old City Hall building for 20 years.Patrick Delfino, a with

Froyo mojo hits Inland Northwest

At least four frozen-yogurt stores open within nine months

March 24, 2011

Chey Scott

Frozen yogurt is making a comeback in the Inland Northwest.While a number of frozen yogurt—also referred to as froyo—shops faded away from the area in the late 1990s and early 2000s, at least four new frozen yogurt shops have popped up

Offering more ways to give back

More nonprofits set up funds; group now manages $61 million in assets

March 10, 2011

Chey Scott

Inland Northwest Community Foundation, the Spokane-based nonprofit that manages assets for charitable organizations and donors in 20 counties throughout Eastern Washington and North Idaho, says it has seen recent growth in some types of funds it as

Second Ave. rehab starts soon

Spokane Rock Products awarded $2.5 million contract to finish work

March 10, 2011

Chey Scott

The city of Spokane has awarded a contract worth just under $2.5 million to Spokane Rock Products Inc. to complete the second phase of street rehabilitation on Second Avenue between Howard and Arthur streets.Work is expected to begin this month

Cheney middle school projects to begin next month

Lydig, Garco bid lowest on two projects worth about $51 million in all

March 10, 2011

Chey Scott

The Cheney School District plans to start work early next month on its two new middle schools, after recently opening bids for both projects. One of the two schools will replace the current Cheney Middle School, which is located at 2716 N. in of

Funky, foreign Bohemian finds

March 10, 2011

Chey Scott

An eclectic mix of colors, fabrics, textures, and scents greet shoppers when they enter the Lucky Monkey Trading Co., located at 412 E. Sherman in downtown Coeur d'Alene's quaint shopping district. The shop is owned by Derek and Christina Lucky,

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Mt. Spokane ski expansion plan advances

Parks commission vote on long-proposed project is anticipated this spring

March 10, 2011

Chey Scott

Mount Spokane 2000, the nonprofit group that manages the Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, is one step closer in its long-planned efforts to expand the mountain's recreational skiing area to its northwest slope.The nonprofit, also known as MS is