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Piecing together downtown Spokane's parking puzzle

Shortage of leasable spaces identified in city's core

December 7, 2017

Of the various parking issues in the city, the lack of leasable spaces for downtown workers is the most concerning, says Downtown Spokane Partnership's Andrew Rolwes. In August, the DSP surveyed 15 parking lots and garages in the downtown core, says R

Joe Albi Stadium alternatives in works

One idea is to build venue near downtown Spokane

December 7, 2017

The need for three new middle schools-one of which may be located near Joe Albi Stadium on Spokane's North Side-has Spokane Public Schools giving thought to potentially working with city officials on the idea of building a stadium near downtown. M

On The JoB podcast: Health care apprenticeships and Spokane's job market

Journal of Business Editor Linn Parish and Health Care Reporter Kevin Blocker discuss Providence Medical Group's medical assistant program and the overall labor market.

November 22, 2017

Staff Report

On The JoB podcast: Holiday shopping trends in Spokane

Journal of Business Editor Linn Parish sits down with Finance Reporter LeAnn Bjerken to talk about retail sales and consumer habits.

November 22, 2017

Staff Report

Small Business Watch

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November 22, 2017

Staff Report

Pigtail Mercantile LLC plans to open Friday, Nov. 24, on Spokane's South Hill, says owner Holly Burke. The store will occupy 2,500 square feet of space in a retail center at 3028 S. Grand Blvd., but will use only 1,300 square feet of store space to sta

Skils'kin looks to build stronger bonds with Spokane business community

Organization seeks more partnerships with employers

November 22, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Skils'kin, a Spokane-based nonprofit that provides employment and financial-management services for adults with disabilities, is looking to re-introduce itself to the business community by improving its marketing and seeking new partnership opportunitie

Apartment complex to be build in Cliff Cannon neighborhood

Construction could start next spring, architect says

November 22, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

A three-story, nine-unit apartment complex is planned at 1021 W. Ninth, in the historic Cliff Cannon neighborhood on Spokane's South Hill, according to building permit application information on file with the city of Spokane. The $1 million project, to

Public plaza envisioned in downtown Spokane

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November 22, 2017

Staff Report

A public plaza will be built along Spokane Falls Boulevard in downtown Spokane, on a site where a 2.2-million gallon combined sewer overflow tank is being installed. The plaza's design team, which includes Los Angeles-based AECOM, Spokane-based Garco Co

North Idaho Energy Logs Inc.: Fueling fires far and wide

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November 22, 2017

Keith Erickson

As winter approaches and outside temperatures drop, business at one remote company, North Idaho Energy Logs Inc., is blazing. Clark Fairchild, the company's co-owner and general manager, says production is on an upswing at North Idaho Energy Logs with

Riverfront Park projects move toward next phase

IMAX demolition expected to start early next year

November 22, 2017

The city of Spokane parks department is moving to the next phase of planning and development of renovations at Riverfront Park heading into next year. Meanwhile, Riverfront Park projects that started in 2017 are expected to wrap up during the first half