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Parting Thoughts with Paul Fish, of Mountain Gear

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January 30, 2020

As I follow Mountain Gear Inc. owner, president, and CEO Paul Fish into the cubicle forest of Mountain Gear's corporate facility on our way to his office, we pass a fully-assembled camping tent. It's a stark reminder: while the trappings of a business

NY firm acquires majority stake in Fatbeam

$36 million transaction completed on Jan. 28

January 30, 2020

Kevin Blocker

SDC Capital Partners LLC, a New York-based private investment company, has bought a 51% interest in Fatbeam LLC for $36 million, says Greg Green, president of the Coeur d'Alene-based fiber optics company.

Finally Friday: Hecla to ramp up North Idaho mine

Labor dispute resolution comes at opportune time for metals company

January 30, 2020

Kevin Blocker

A new year finally has brought a new labor agreement between Coeur d'Alene-based Hecla Mining Co. and nearly 250 one-time striking workers at the Lucky Friday Mine, in North Idaho.

MAX concerns: INW Boeing suppliers see minor impacts, hope delays don't persist

Trickle effect could cause larger problems, some say

January 30, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Several aerospace manufacturing industry representatives and observers here say they're seeing moderate declines in production following Boeing Co.'s halt of its 737 MAX assembly, but some worry they could see increased pressure if the shutdown lasts

Multifamily complexes in progress in Spokane Valley

Three projects to have more than 120 units

January 16, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Three new multifamily residential projects valued at a total of more than $15.7 million are planned or underway in Spokane Valley.

Latah Creek manufactured home park proposed

Applicant says plans aren't yet concrete

January 16, 2020

Kevin Blocker

A Southern California-based developer wants to build a more than 200-space manufactured home park in Spokane's Latah Creek area.

Tangle Ridge housing development proposed in Latah Valley

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January 16, 2020

Virginia Thomas

A $25 million single-family housing development called Tangle Ridge Estates is planned just southeast of the Eagle Ridge development, in the Latah Valley area of southwest Spokane.

Spokane home sales decline 5% in 2019

Low home inventory said to cause drop, yet also is reason for rise in median prices

January 16, 2020

Natasha Nellis

The number of single-family homes and condominiums sold through the Spokane Multiple Listing Service fell 5% in 2019 compared with the previous year, says Rob Higgins, executive vice president of the Spokane Association of Realtors.

Guest Commentary: Small changes could improve business climate in Washington

New study shows ...

January 16, 2020

Mark Harmsworth

When small business owners and workers talk, state policymakers should listen. The reason is crystal clear â€“ small business is the backbone of the American economy.

The Journal's View: Point 09 effort is worthy of broad-based support

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January 16, 2020

Staff Report

The Spokane business community long has needed a predictable, sustainable source of funding for economic development. The Point 09 proposal is the best mechanism currently under consideration for providing a steady flow to enable development