It's become clear that the ham-handed handling of Dr. Bob Lutz's dismissal as Spokane County's regional health officer couldn't have come at a worse time.

Spokane Pizza Co. plans to open a full-service pizza, grill, and sports bar restaurant in a 5,800-square-foot space at 9225 N. Nevada, on Spokane's North Side, according to Spokane-based commercial real estate brokerage SVN Cornerstone.

Spokane hair stylist, Anna Tanner, has her sights set on opening her own salon, Raven & Rose, at 1427 W. Montgomery, on the city's North Side. She and her husband, Jeremy Tanner, acquired a one-time single-family home at the corner of Northwest

Spokane-based PotlatchDeltic Corp. has completed the sale of more than 74,000 acres of forestland in central and northern Minnesota. The Conservation Fund purchased the land for almost $48 million, according to a PotlatchDeltic press release.

Spokane City Council has approved a measure that will impose a 0.1% sales and use tax, the revenue from which will be dedicated to providing more affordable housing within the city.

Air cargo demand at the Spokane International Airport has remained strong despite the pandemic, according to data provided by the airport.

The former Days Inn motel in downtown Spokane has been purchased by an Oregon-based development team that plans to convert its guest rooms into apartments, according to planning documents on file with the city of Spokane.

Florida-based AutoNation is planning a new car dealership and showroom in Spokane Valley, building permit documents on file with the city of Spokane Valley show.