The Spokane Police Department is considering implementing a widespread precinct model here, similar to those used in larger cities, says Spokane Police Chief Frank Straub. The precincts would be modeled after its downtown precinct that officially a
Bellevue, Wash.-based wholesale beverage distributor Odom Corp. plans to build a $20 million, 200,000-square-foot regional warehouse facility on the West Plains.Jerry Dexter, Spokane-based senior vice president for supply-chain management at the
Some businesses here that do extensive bulk mailing will need to adopt a new system for preparing their mail by early next year, when the U.S. Postal Service plans to require what it calls its Full-Service Intelligent Mail barcode to qualify for a
Spokane Public Schools has approved a lease for Joe Albi Stadium in which the district plans to take over operation of the city-owned stadium with an option to buy it, says Mark Anderson, the district's associate superintendent for support $1 if by
Sterling Financial Corp., the Spokane-based parent of Sterling Savings Bank, reported this afternoon second-quarter net income of $27.8 million, or 44 cents a diluted share, down from $320.9 million, or $5.13 a share, in the year-earlier 2012 a tax
Clearwater Paper Corp., of Spokane, reported today second-quarter net income of $11.7 million, or 52 cents a common share, compared with earnings of $21.5 million, or 91 cents a share, in the year-earlier period.Net sales for the latest quarter in
Potlatch Corp., of Spokane, reported this morning second-quarter net income of $19.2 million, or 47 cents a diluted share, up from $5.1 million, or 13 cents a share, in the year-earlier period.Potlatch reports second-quarter revenues of $133.2 up
July 12 / Rockwood Clinic CEO to step downDr. Craig Whiting said he plans to retire from his position as CEO of Rockwood Clinic in June 2014. The Rockwood Clinic board has appointed a committee to begin the task of conducting a national search a
Meetings & EventsThe Spokane chapter of the Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance will hold its general meeting on Thursday, July 18, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln. The cost is $25 and includes dinner. To email
Golden Rule Brake sold, stays in familyDallas Low says he has bought the assets of Spokane-based Golden Rule Brake, a nearly 60-year-old business with three vehicle repair shops, from his father, Jerry Low.They completed the transaction 33