The recent Spokane City Council action to suspend enforcement of the city’s “sit-lie” ordinance while the city addresses a lack of homeless shelters likely was taken through a sense of compassion, but the action was unneeded and helps no one. ...
Full StoryWhen Congress convenes next year, lawmakers must focus on the cost and quality of health care. In November, voters made it clear that health care was on top of their minds. ...
Full StoryWashington state regulators denied the proposed acquisition of Avista Corp. by Canada-based Hydro One Limited, finding the merger wouldn't service the public interest. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission determined the proposed merge...
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Black Enterprises LP is considering a $5 million project that would convert the six-story James S. Black Building downtown into a mixed-use building with five floors of apartment units, says principal Dave Black....
Full StorySpencer Williams has been named general manager at Liberty Lake-based telecommunications equipment manufacturer Amphenol Telect. ...
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With the holidays fast approaching, Spokane-area retailers here say they’re preparing for another profitable sales season, with many hustling to create in-store experiences to rival the growing popularity of online shopping. ...
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Spokane startup Side Hustle Syrups began with a quest by brewer Dillon Hueser to craft a signature ginger beer for the Dry Fly Distilling Inc. tasting room....
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Dozens of landlords and representatives of Spokane County nonprofit agencies that serve low-income and homeless people have partnered to create the Spokane Landlord Liaison Network, which aims to increase affordable housing options ...
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Spokane Public Schools plans to start work next spring on a $23.4 million addition at Lewis & Clark High School, on the periphery of downtown Spokane. The project will involve adding eight classrooms ...
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When Spokane-based manufacturer Wagstaff Inc. landed a series of large contracts recently to produce custom machinery components, a quandary presented itself: the maker of aluminum-casting equipment didn’t have the skilled workforce needed ...
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NAI Black’s big move in downtown Spokane
Katerra to build 408-unit Liberty Lake complex
Spokane advisers on the FIRE approach to investing, saving
Fisher Construction grows its Spokane office
Alliant Insurance to add up to 100 employees in Spokane
Renovations planned for former produce building
