In discussions about spurring activity on underutilized lots in Spokane, a freshly proposed incentive for development is the preferred alternative to the more punitive concept of taxing for highest and best use. In other words, a carrot will work better

Spokane wine maker Butterfield Cellars LLC plans to open a new winery called Winescape this month at 6011 E. 32nd, on Spokane's South Hill. Butterfield Cellars is co-owned by Phillip Butterfield and his wife Patricia, who both work as research professo

The news that Potlatch Corp. has agreed to merge with Deltic Timber is worthy of cheers from the Spokane business community. Not just because Potlatch adds to its land holdings in other parts of the U.S., strengthening its position as a leading timberla

Spokane Valley-based coffee shop operator The Wake Up Call is planning to open its eighth location by year-end at 1621 W. Northwest Boulevard, in northwest Spokane. The Wake Up Call has four shops in Spokane Valley and three in Spokane, each characterize

In an era characterized by divisive party politics, it's refreshing to see representatives of the city of Spokane, Spokane County, and Spokane International Airport join forces in an effort to jump-start economic development on the West Plains. In July

STCU, the Liberty Lake-based credit union, announced this afternoon that it has selected veteran bank executive Ezra Eckhardt to become its new president and CEO. He will start in that position Jan. 1. Eckhardt will replace Tom Johnson, who announced p

Lilac Family Eye Care PLLC plans to open Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 23505 E. Appleway, in Liberty Lake, says Dr. Michelle Darnell, an optometrist. The clinic will provide routine examinations and disease management for medical conditions that affect the eyes

Spokane voters soon will be confronted with a ballot measure that if approved, would direct the city to restrict oil and coal shipments by rail through the city of Spokane, putting the city in the center of a costly legal battle that it can't win. Vote

The Center for Music Therapy and the Center for Healthy Couples & Families have relocated to newly leased space at 1315 N. Napa, in the Chief Garry Park neighborhood. Owner and sole employee Kim McMillin is a licensed mental health counselor and board-ce