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City steps away from Premera property

The city of Spokane has taken action to exit an agreement to purchase the three-building Premera Blue Cross corporate office campus in East Spokane, says City Council President Breean Beggs. Beggs says, however, “The city is still interested in it...

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Evergreen Bioscience envisions new bioscience building, sets sights on larger goals

A relatively young, recently formed, mostly volunteer group with big goals for the Spokane community...

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VRB-WHOA!: Cd’A leaders attempt to rein in short-term rentals

Escalating concerns surrounding short-term rentals, such as those offered through online vacation ...

Workforce crisis calls for community mindfulness

The Inland Northwest’s landscape encourages an environment of diverse industries, from health care...

New workforce portal grows in Spokane, statewide

We’re entering internship season, which is both an important time of life for students entering...

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A promising fore-cast for Spokane’s golf season

Despite late openings at Spokane-area golf courses, managers are expecting an uptick, compared to last year when courses closed early. ...

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Guidance on Washington’s Capital Gains Tax

Spokane financial advisers and accountants say they’re somewhat surprised the Washington state Supreme Court upheld the state’s new tax on certain capital gains, and they’re renewing efforts to examine its effects on high-net worth clients, sales ...

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SECURE Act 2.0 focuses on US small business

With over 90 changes, the SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022 aims to entice small businesses to build upon the original Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act passed in 2019 to help Americans save more for retirement. ...

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$22.8 million in renovations planned at Avista Stadium

The Spokane Indians Baseball Club, Spokane County, and the city of Spokane Valley recently reached an agreement to share the $22.8 million cost of planned Avista Stadium renovations, and Chris Duff, president of the club says, he anticipates having...

Valley projects to create community gathering center

A pair of projects is expected to be completed this year in what is being cast as an emerging civic center in Spokane Valley. Spokane County Library District is building the new Spokane Valley Library at 22 N. Herald Road, on the northeast corner of...

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