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Nonprofit thrift store revenues rise

Some say 'Kondo effect' boosted donations

August 1, 2019

Spokane-area thrift stores associated with nonprofit organizations say donations are increasing and sales are up, meaning more funding is going to the organizations and causes those stores benefit.

Tampien brothers buy seventh Spokane building

Newly certified charter school planned for space

August 1, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Spokane real estate broker Jordan Tampien says he's in the process of acquiring his seventh Spokane-area property, the three-story Lerner Building, at 718 W. Riverside which he will co-own with his brother Joel Tampien.

Rockwood Retirement Communities' big plans with Whitworth

Senior living company plans $69M facility as part of Whitworth partnership

August 1, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Just three years after its $51 million redevelopment on Spokane's South Hill, Rockwood Retirement Communities is turning its focus on the planned $69 million redevelopment of its North Side location, to be dubbed Rockwood at Whitworth.

Designing a good reputation

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August 1, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

In today's fast-paced, high-tech world, it's become increasingly important to evaluate our values and the professional image we're presenting to others, say authors Stephanie Vigil and Colleen McMahon.

Developer envisions riverfront housing project

Phoenix, Arizona-based Sagamore Capital plans to develop a $45 million, waterfront multifamily complex on North Erie Street in the University District, to be dubbed River Bend. Rustin Hall, principal at Spokane-based ALS

August 1, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Phoenix, Arizona-based Sagamore Capital plans to develop a $45 million, waterfront multifamily complex on North Erie Street in the University District, to be dubbed River Bend.

Katerra factory delivers to Catalyst

Company moving Spokane office to Wonder Building

August 1, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Katerra Inc.'s Spokane Valley cross-laminated timber manufacturing facility has not yet been fully completed, but the Menlo Park, Calif.-based construction, design, and manufacturing company has already delivered its first order in Spokane

Spokane weighs impact fee adjustments by district

Planning board mulls adding up to $1K per trip

August 1, 2019

Natasha Nellis

The city of Spokane is exploring a change to its impact fees code that has the potential to add or save thousands of dollars for developers, depending on which district they're building in.

Itron tabs new CEO from within

Tom Deitrich selected to succeed Philip Mezey

July 22, 2019

Mike McLean

Itron Inc., the Liberty Lake-based provider of energy and water resource management products and services, has named Tom Deitrich as its new president and CEO, effective Aug. 6. Deitrich was selected by the company's board from within Itron's ranks

Moon mission brought unity in time of divisiveness

No green cheese...

July 18, 2019

Don Brunell

Shortly after Apollo 11 landed on the moon and astronaut Neil Armstrong took his famous first steps on the dusty lunar surface, some comedian in our Army unit at Fort Knox, Kentucky, posted a sign in our barracks: 'Sorry, Drill Sgt., No Green Cheese!â€

The Journal's View: Riverfront Park's Pavilion improvements usher new era

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July 18, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

The recent lighting of Riverfront Park's U.S. Pavilion provides a light-bulb moment for Spokane residents about what the city's iconic attraction is becoming-and what could follow. Imagine, for a moment, the next time Spokane hosts a