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Konala secures first East Coast franchisee

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Konala, the fast-food franchise known for its protein-packed bowls, is officially going coast to coast.

Catching up with: former news anchor Stephanie Vigil

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

In 2023, former KHQ-TV news anchor Stephanie Vigil left her 25-year post and embarked on a new career path inspired by her newfound passion for playing pickleball. Today, she travels the country as a benefit auctioneer.

Return-retail boom hits Spokane

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Over the past few years, Spokane has seen a growing trend in return retail or “reverse logistics” stores where overstocked, returned or liquidated goods are resold at a deep discount.

Startup builds tool to streamline health care credentialing

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane-based health tech startup Credential Network has secured a $250,000 grant from the Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County to expand its team and establish its headquarters in the region.

Women leaders navigate unprecedented strain on health

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

The burden of leadership today, especially for women, comes with serious mental and physical health concerns.

Selkirk Sport expands as pickleball proves to be more than a fad

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 22 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Selkirk Sport, a family-owned manufacturer and retailer of pickleball equipment, has grown to 200 employees and 1,500 square feet of space in the past five years.

Riverview Retirement to build $42M facility

dylanh@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 22 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Riverview Retirement Community is planning a new $42 million independent living facility at its 35-acre campus along Upriver Drive and the Spokane River.

Former tech executive buys Nine Mile Feed & Hardware

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 22 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Moving from the cloud to the ground, Spokane-area entrepreneur and former technology executive Jeff Aden has purchased Nine Mile Feed and Hardware and is giving it a modern makeover.

Hillyard gets creative: Spokane's first designated arts district emerges

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 22 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Hillyard is on track to become Spokane's first creative district neighborhood thanks to a federally funded pilot program and collaborative effort between residents, artists, and business owners.

Homebuying influenced

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 22 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

In today’s competitive housing market, a new breed of professionals is emerging: the Realtor influencer.

Deer Park project aims beyond industrial use

ericab@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 22 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

A new project, dubbed the Coyle Innovation Center, is planned on about 60 acres of vacant land near the city of Deer Park's growing airport, where developers envision an industrial park that goes beyond traditional uses and offers a flexible environment suited for innovation.

Spokane opens door to more backyard homes

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 22 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

The city of Spokane is preparing to adopt statewide changes to its housing code pertaining to accessory dwelling units.

Journal celebrates 2025 Icons class

Thu, 08 May 2025 06:09:33 -0400

The Journal recognized each of this year's honorees at lunch event on Wednesday, May 7, at the Spokane Convention Center's Centennial Ballroom.

Cheney Depot Society lands tenant for historic train depot

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 08 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

The Cheney Depot Society has announced its new tenant for the restored 1929 Northern Pacific Railroad Depot located at 15 Union Street in Cheney.

Catching up with former Spokane Mayor Mary Verner

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 08 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Life after leaving office has been filled with career opportunities for former Mayor Mary Verner, who fondly looks back at her time in office.

Perry District retailer opens second location in downtown Spokane

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 08 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Fifteen years ago, Summer Hightower was selling her “handmade adornments” out of a vintage suitcase at roller derbies.

Meet & Greet with Spokane Business Association President Brad Barnett

linnp@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 08 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

The Journal sat down with new Spokane Business Association President Brad Barnett to learn more about his background, the direction of the association, and some of the hot-button issues with which he's involved.

Gonzaga invests in high-tech lab upgrades

ericab@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 08 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Projects are underway at Gonzaga University's Integrated STEM Complex where the university is investing nearly $3 million to update and modernize biomedical science, informatics, and research lab space at the heart of its campus in Spokane.

Labcorp to acquire select assets of Spokane Valley pathology practice

dylanh@spokanejournal.com — Mon, 05 May 2025 10:30:28 -0400

Spokane Valley-based Incyte Diagnostics has agreed to sell select assets of its clinical and anatomic pathology testing businesses to Burlington, North Carolina-based Labcorp (NYSE: LH).

Maddie's Place allocated $2M by Legislature

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:03:28 -0400

The Washington State Legislature has allocated $2 million to Maddie’s Place, a Spokane-based nonprofit.

Lakeside Cos. names new CEO

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:19:45 -0400

David Weeks has been named CEO of Coeur d'Alene-based Lakeside Cos.

The Spokesman-Review looks to move to nonprofit model

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:34:26 -0400

The Cowles Company is donating The Spokesman-Review newspaper to Spokane-based Comma Community Journalism Lab, transitioning the business into a nonprofit model.

Meridian Construction acquired by employee

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:49:24 -0400

Spokane-based Meridian Construction & Development Inc. has changed hands and will operate under a new name.

Rooms For Growth: Eight INW hotel projects to bring hundreds more guest rooms

dylanh@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:00:43 -0400

Hundreds of new hotel rooms are in the process of being added to the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area.

Sandpoint company raises $8M in Series A funding

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Gierd, a Sandpoint, Idaho tech startup, has secured $8 million in series A funding.

Liberty Lake clubhouse restaurant slated for June opening

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Chavelitas Pub Grill & Cantina, a new restaurant that is a fusion of American and Mexican cuisine, is set to open at Liberty Lake’s new Trailhead Golf Course clubhouse in June.

Financial institutions warn about rise in scams

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Financial institutions are sounding the alarm on the uptick in cyber scams directed at businesses.

Anti-fraud effort makes rounds at retirement homes

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400

A trio of Washington Trust Bankers has launched a Senior Fraud Awareness workshop to educate older adults on scams and how to stay safe.

Journal names its 2025 Icons class

linnp@spokanejournal.com — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:04:40 -0400

The Journal of Business has selected its 2025 class of Inland Northwest Icons.

Impacts of fire persist for Medical Lake businesses

dylanh@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0400

About a year-and-a-half has passed since the Gray Fire ravaged the Medical Lake area, and some businesses in the small West Plains city are still struggling because of it.