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LINC Foods approaches sustainability

Spokane-based cooperative expects to be operating in the black later this year

July 5, 2018

When Beth Robinette and Joel Williamson started Local Inland Northwest Cooperative Foods in 2015, the business founders operated out of the back of Williamson's Toyota Scion and rented some cold storage space in a hotel, says Robinette. Now, the worke

Farm to Phone at Share.Farm

Spokane startup hopes to connect farmer's market vendors, users

July 5, 2018

Virginia Thomas

Two entrepreneurs from Whitworth University are launching a free app that they claim could change the way farmer's market vendors and customers interact. Vince Peak, CEO of Share.Farm Inc., teamed up with Eric Kobe, the company's chief security offi

Incorporating medical technology into curriculum

UW students receive experience using devices for bedside examinations

July 5, 2018

Virginia Thomas

The University of Washington School of Medicine-Gonzaga University Regional Health Partnership is incorporating advanced technology into medical education programs at its Spokane site. The school already has integrated a few different forms of new techn

An epic undertaking at MultiCare

Health care network launches new patient records system in Spokane area

July 5, 2018

Kim Crompton

Spokane-area health care providers, administrators, and patients alike should begin to see benefits immediately as a result of MultiCare Health System's recent conversion to the Epic electronic health records system here, say representatives of the nonp

Advanced Dermatology adds space, to hire more doctors

27-year-old practice now billed as largest in INW

July 5, 2018

Kim Crompton

Dr. Joel Sears, founder of Spokane-based Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery PLLC, says he didn't set out to develop a practice of a certain size or one that would dominate the Inland Northwest in that specialized area of medicine. 'I just tried to s

Orlison Brewing closes taproom, retains brand

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July 5, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Orlison Brewing Co. has closed its taproom, Orlison Brewing Co. Tavern, at 1017 W. First. According to a posting on the company's Facebook page, Orlison Brewing has entered into an exclusive contract to use its production facility to manufacture beer f

Airport Ramada revamps courtyard

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July 5, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

The Ramada by Wyndham at Spokane Airport, 8909 W. Airport Drive, plans to add new outdoor features to its courtyard space. The hotel's general manager, Denise Vickerman, says the 30,800-square-foot space formerly housed an outdoor pool, which has been

New BBQ food truck rolls out

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July 5, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane barbecue enthusiast Al Batson is preparing to roll out a new truck, (m)EAT BBQ, which will serve barbecued beef, pork, chicken, and other offerings. Batson says he's currently a member of the Greater Spokane Food Truck Association, so his truc

Fiber retailer Hook Needle & Nook weaves into North Monroe space

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July 5, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

A new yarn shop called Hook & Needle Nook LLC has opened in a 1,700-square-foot leased space in the St. Cloud Building at 1508 N. Monroe. Owner and manager Esther Wheeler says the business opened in early June. 'We have two suites; one is filled wit

Complex permits for food establishments is on the rise

Health inspections steady despite added risk factors

July 5, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Despite an uptick in the number of food establishments applying for complex permits, Spokane Regional Health District inspectors say the number of health inspections that result in code violations or reinspections hasn't increased. Steven Main, food sa