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Proptech makes its mark in Spokane

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August 29, 2019

Innovations fueled by cloud computing and new technologies collectively known as proptech are disrupting every facet of the real estate industry, and while Spokane lags behind larger markets like Seattle and New York in terms of investment

One year later, Monroe Corridor road diet draws mixed sentiments

Some say business is up; others decry congestion

August 29, 2019

Kevin Blocker

A year after the North Monroe Corridor road diet, some business owners along the slimmed-down thoroughfare in North Spokane say they're thriving. Many of the project's original skeptics, however, say the project has increased congestion

Group led by Bobby Brett, Chris Batten buys Normandie Complex

Plans call for mixed uses on former city fleet parcel

August 29, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Seeing an 'opportunity to do something special,â€ Spokane developer Chris Batten says he, Bobby Brett, and a few others have purchased the 5Â½-acre Normandie Complex from the city of Spokane.

Quietly booming in the Inland Northwest

Three sleeper successes here rank high on Inc. magazine's fastest growing list

August 29, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Weekly business magazine Inc. has named 11 companies headquartered in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area to its list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S.-including some that are relatively unknown.

Guest Commentary: Statewide housing crisis needs to be addressed

Not just Seattle ...

August 15, 2019

Kris Johnson

We hear about skyrocketing home prices in places like Seattle, San Francisco, and New York and shake our heads. Modest three-bedroom ramblers going for $1 million or more.

The Journal's View: Civility must become part of mayoral campaigns

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August 15, 2019

Staff Report

Spokane's mayoral race is shaping up to be an ugly campaign. Already. And it's just mid-August. The general election is just under 12 weeks away. At this stage, both candidates, current City Council President Ben Stuckart and former TV anchorwoman

Composite value of INW public companies rises

While up compared to Q1, year-to-year figures slide

August 15, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Spokane-based financial advising company Hart Capital Management Inc. says the composite value of the region's seven publicly traded companies rose to $10.2 billion in the second quarter, an increase of 5.9%, or $566.8 million

Inland Northwest banks report net profits

Most announce increase in quarterly net income

August 15, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Banks with branches in the Spokane area report operating in the black during this year's second quarter, according to their earnings releases.

Locust Cider plans downtown taproom

Restaurants & Retail

August 15, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Woodinville, Washington-based Locust Cider & Brewing Co. plans to place its first taproom in Spokane in the former Huppins building, at 425 W. Main downtown, this fall.

Work is underway at Watts Building

Restaurants & Retail

August 15, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Construction has started on a planned interior remodel of a restaurant and adjoining brewery at the site of the former Watts Automotive & Driveline Service garage along the 1300 block of west First Avenue downtown.