https://www.spokanejournal.com/rss en-us karinae@spokanejournal.com Terrain, the nonprofit arts organization that began as a one-off event nearly two decades ago, is entering a new era of growth as it expands its staff, programs, and economic impact on Spokane’s creative community. Terrain, the nonprofit arts organization that began as a one-off event nearly two decades ago, is entering a new era of growth as it expands its staff, programs, and economic impact on Spokane’s creative community.   

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18731 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18731-catching-up-with-terrain-executive-director-ginger-ewing Terrain-(4)_web.jpg Fitness club operator and Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion LLC is opening a $5 million, 30,000-square-foot gym facility in Coeur d’Alene. Fitness club operator and Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion LLC is opening a $5 million, 30,000-square-foot gym facility in Coeur d’Alene.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18726 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18726-crunch-fitness-opening-space-in-coeur-dalene Crunch46_web.jpg Following its recent relocation to Kent, Washington, BuyWander Inc. has raised $21 million in Series A funding as the Spokane Valley-founded auction marketplace prepares to expand into more U.S. cities, invest in technology, and build its leadership team. Following its recent relocation to Kent, Washington, BuyWander Inc. has raised $21 million in Series A funding as the Spokane Valley-founded auction marketplace prepares to expand into more U.S. cities, invest in technology, and build its leadership team. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18720 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18720-buywander-secures-21m-in-capital-funding BuyWander1_web.jpg Voltage Electronics is expected to more than double its annual revenue this year as the Spokane Valley-based resale company adds employees and expands its livestream shopping operation. Voltage Electronics is expected to more than double its annual revenue this year as the Spokane Valley-based resale company adds employees and expands its livestream shopping operation.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18708 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18708-voltage-electronics-rides-live-shopping-surge RyanHuguenin_PullQuote_web.jpg ericab@spokanejournal.com Kristopher Pockell is a software engineering manager at Liberty Lake-based OpenEye by day and the co-founder of Spokane Valley-based Elixir Sauce Co. by night. Kristopher Pockell is a software engineering manager at Liberty Lake-based OpenEye by day and the co-founder of Spokane Valley-based Elixir Sauce Co. by night.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18665 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18665-2026-rising-stars-kristopher-pockell Pockell-(32)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com When first walking into The Kitchen Engine store inside the historic Flour Mill building in Spokane’s North Bank neighborhood, it's not immediately noticeable that the cookware and appliance shop offers patrons much more than culinary products and equipment. When first walking into The Kitchen Engine store inside the historic Flour Mill building in Spokane’s North Bank neighborhood, it's not immediately noticeable that the cookware and appliance shop offers patrons much more than culinary products and equipment.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18695 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18695-catching-up-with-the-kitchen-engines-eric-frickle Kitchen-(13)_web.jpg Heartbreaker Tattoo and Artist Co-op, a trade name of La Rompe Corazones LLC, is expanding its community advocacy beyond its studio walls with Spokane Strong, a two-day event designed to connect wildfire survivors with recovery resources, services, and support. Heartbreaker Tattoo and Artist Co-op, a trade name of La Rompe Corazones LLC, is expanding its community advocacy beyond its studio walls with Spokane Strong, a two-day event designed to connect wildfire survivors with recovery resources, services, and support.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18694 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18694-tattoo-shop-inks-out-community-relief-event SpokaneStrong30_web.jpg Postpandemic office design trends are shifting from designing for utility to designing for human comfort, some Spokane-based interior designers say. Postpandemic office design trends are shifting from designing for utility to designing for human comfort, some Spokane-based interior designers say. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18681 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18681-home-work-level-up DS-Studio-(3)_web.jpg Kindlers LLC has opened its first-fast casual restaurant this month, at 14816 E. Sprague, bringing a certified gluten- and seed oil-free eatery to the city of Spokane Valley. Kindlers LLC has opened its first-fast casual restaurant this month, at 14816 E. Sprague, bringing a certified gluten- and seed oil-free eatery to the city of Spokane Valley.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18680 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18680-kindlers-opening-spokane-valley-location Kindler's5_web.jpg Mother Bear’s Bakery is expanding into a larger North Spokane location giving the family-owned business more room to prepare food, display baked goods, and grow its menu after exceeding capacity at its previous storefront. Mother Bear’s Bakery is expanding into a larger North Spokane location giving the family-owned business more room to prepare food, display baked goods, and grow its menu after exceeding capacity at its previous storefront. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18679 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18679-local-bakery-finds-recipe-for-consistent-growth Bakery16_web.jpg An oversized rooster, a towering sasquatch, or a massive metal eagle might seem like unconventional marketing investments, but Mike Ferguson, owner of Spokane-based Way Out West, has spent over two decades supplying Inland Northwest businesses with statues and large outdoor pieces that are helping turn companies into recognizable landmarks. An oversized rooster, a towering sasquatch, or a massive metal eagle might seem like unconventional marketing investments, but Mike Ferguson, owner of Spokane-based Way Out West, has spent over two decades supplying Inland Northwest businesses with statues and large outdoor pieces that are helping turn companies into recognizable landmarks. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18667 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18667-statuary West-(1)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Some Spokane-area health officials and food distributors are saying the region has largely avoided direct impacts of the national foodborne illness outbreaks and recalls impacting Americans this summer. Some Spokane-area health officials and food distributors are saying the region has largely avoided direct impacts of the national foodborne illness outbreaks and recalls impacting Americans this summer.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18652 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18652-spokane-businesses-not-heavily-impacted-by-food-recalls Velazquez4_web.jpg virginiat@spokanejournal.com Victoria Zsa Zsa Seebeck is balancing one career as a retail entrepreneur and another as a construction project manager. Victoria Zsa Zsa Seebeck is balancing one career as a retail entrepreneur and another as a construction project manager.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18644 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18644-2026-rising-stars-victoria-zsa-zsa-seebeck Seebeck-(27)_web.jpg Spokane Valley-founded online auction retailer BuyWander Inc. is moving its headquarters to Kent, Washington, as the rapidly expanding company looks to tap into the West Side's deep pool of e-commerce and retail talent. Spokane Valley-founded online auction retailer BuyWander Inc. is moving its headquarters to Kent, Washington, as the rapidly expanding company looks to tap into the West Side's deep pool of e-commerce and retail talent.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18645 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18645-spokane-founded-buywander-moves-hq-to-kent JordanA_PullQuote_web.jpg Emily Peterson is applying the finishing touches to HoneySpell Cafe, a North Spokane fantasy-inspired cafe expected to open in September with a business model built around coffee, community events, and lessons learned from running Page 42 Bookstore. Emily Peterson is applying the finishing touches to HoneySpell Cafe, a North Spokane fantasy-inspired cafe expected to open in September with a business model built around coffee, community events, and lessons learned from running Page 42 Bookstore.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18632 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18632-fantasy-cafe HoneySpell15_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Capitol Bar & Grill in Spokane Valley opened on Friday, Aug. 7, and has been packed with patrons every day since. Capitol Bar & Grill in Spokane Valley opened on Friday, Aug. 7, and has been packed with patrons every day since. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18590 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18590-capitol-bar-and-grill-opens-in-spokane-valley Capital-(1)_web.jpg Young entrepreneurs are preparing to turn their ideas into real-world business experience at the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Business Market, scheduled Aug. 22. Young entrepreneurs are preparing to turn their ideas into real-world business experience at the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Business Market, scheduled Aug. 22.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18592 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18592-young-entrepreneurs-mean-business-at-market Market4_web.jpg Airway Heights-based conveyor system manufacturer Remcon Equipment Inc. has hired new CEO Sean Johnston, who plans to use his background in artificial intelligence and technology to improve operational efficiency and grow the company. Airway Heights-based conveyor system manufacturer Remcon Equipment Inc. has hired new CEO Sean Johnston, who plans to use his background in artificial intelligence and technology to improve operational efficiency and grow the company.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18591 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18591-new-ceo-joins-remcon-plans-for-future-growth Remcon-(2)_web.jpg The Bank of America Financial Center is one of several downtown Spokane office buildings undergoing tenant modernization work in the last year. The Bank of America Financial Center is one of several downtown Spokane office buildings undergoing tenant modernization work in the last year.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18582 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18582-downtown-office-renovations-continue BofA-(12)_web.jpg Silverlake Automotive has entered the Washington state market through its acquisition of Northwest Automotive Centers, at 324 N. Pines Road in Spokane Valley. Silverlake Automotive has entered the Washington state market through its acquisition of Northwest Automotive Centers, at 324 N. Pines Road in Spokane Valley.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18573 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18573-silverlake-acquires-northwest-automotive Silverlake17_web.jpg As Browning Beef LLC contends with higher cattle prices nationally, the Spangle-based beef supplier is working to keep prices low for consumers. As Browning Beef LLC contends with higher cattle prices nationally, the Spangle-based beef supplier is working to keep prices low for consumers.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18488 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18488-browning-beef-battles-rising-cattle-prices Browning-(2)_web.jpg virginiat@spokanejournal.com Since opening in downtown Spokane in early 2022, Petunia & Loomis LLC has grown a loyal base of customers who appreciate the bizarre and unusual. Since opening in downtown Spokane in early 2022, Petunia & Loomis LLC has grown a loyal base of customers who appreciate the bizarre and unusual.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18473 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18473-oddities-shop-petunia-and-loomis-is-keeping-spokane-weird Loomis4_web.jpg A Spokane Valley-based real estate development company has purchased 5 Mile Shopping Center, at 1812 W. Francis, and several neighboring commercial buildings for $32 million. A Spokane Valley-based real estate development company has purchased 5 Mile Shopping Center, at 1812 W. Francis, and several neighboring commercial buildings for $32 million.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18469 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18469-north-spokane-shopping-center-sold-for-32m 5-Mile-(2)_web.jpg Crave NW is moving to downtown Spokane this summer with a larger footprint, new programming, and an expanded focus on helping independent restaurants, wineries, breweries, and artisan food producers grow. Crave NW is moving to downtown Spokane this summer with a larger footprint, new programming, and an expanded focus on helping independent restaurants, wineries, breweries, and artisan food producers grow.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18463 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18463-crave-nw-sets-the-table-in-downtown-spokane Crave1_web.jpg In a crowded apparel industry where countless brands compete for attention, the four founding partners behind Spokane-based Cooked as a Goat LLC believe their biggest advantage isn't flashy advertising or viral social media campaigns. In a crowded apparel industry where countless brands compete for attention, the four founding partners behind Spokane-based Cooked as a Goat LLC believe their biggest advantage isn't flashy advertising or viral social media campaigns.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18459 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18459-golf-and-grit-fuel-apparel-startups-growth Goat32_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com The Great PNW Inc. is on track to have its best year yet, as the Spokane-based apparel company continues to focus on improving company culture, expanding proven product lines, and increasing marketing reach, says owner Joel Barbour. The Great PNW Inc. is on track to have its best year yet, as the Spokane-based apparel company continues to focus on improving company culture, expanding proven product lines, and increasing marketing reach, says owner Joel Barbour.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18452 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18452-catching-up-with-the-great-pnws-joel-barbour Joel-(12)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com SleepVibe Inc. has increased sales of its sleep aid device by more than 300% over the past year through podcast advertisements and support from sleep apnea doctors and first responders across the Inland Northwest who are discovering the benefits of the company’s namesake invention, says CEO and founder James Marsh. SleepVibe Inc. has increased sales of its sleep aid device by more than 300% over the past year through podcast advertisements and support from sleep apnea doctors and first responders across the Inland Northwest who are discovering the benefits of the company’s namesake invention, says CEO and founder James Marsh. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18440 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18440-sleepless-nights-inspire-spokane-invention SleepVibe-(28)_web.jpg Construction is underway on the Ridgeline Center, a multitenant commercial development located at 19601 E. Appleway, in Liberty Lake. Construction is underway on the Ridgeline Center, a multitenant commercial development located at 19601 E. Appleway, in Liberty Lake.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18417 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18417-work-ongoing-on-liberty-lake-multitenant-project Ridgeline-Center-Flyer-02_web.jpg Izzie Wayuono has transformed a viral food trend into a growing Spokane business with the opening of Izzie's K-Dogs in April. Izzie Wayuono has transformed a viral food trend into a growing Spokane business with the opening of Izzie's K-Dogs in April.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18397 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18397-izzies-k-dogs-opens-location-in-spokane Izzie-7_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Even as higher vehicle prices, insurance premiums, and borrowing costs continue to squeeze household budgets, Spokane-area lenders say auto loan activity is picking up this year as customers refinance existing loans, stretch payment terms, and hunt for more affordable vehicles. Even as higher vehicle prices, insurance premiums, and borrowing costs continue to squeeze household budgets, Spokane-area lenders say auto loan activity is picking up this year as customers refinance existing loans, stretch payment terms, and hunt for more affordable vehicles. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18394 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18394-auto-loan-volumes-tick-upward-despite-increase-costs CarPrices_Graphic_web.jpg