The assisted-living industry has become overbuilt in the Spokane area, spurring stiffer competition and even making Medicaid-covered residents more attractive fincancially, facility administrators here say.Meanwhile, more assisted-living units
For a guy who lives with terminal cancer, Gary Lindeblad doesnt seem to be slowing down much.The head pro at Indian Canyon Golf Course barely takes time to eat. Hes got too many things to do: playing in golf tournaments, giving lessons, in
The number of golf rounds being played at many Spokane-area courses has dropped in recent years as competition has increased and fewer young people have taken up the sport, course operators say.At best, many are just hoping to equal last in and
Financially troubled Empire Health Services has taken another step to streamline its operations by hiring a Spokane real estate company to manage its extensive medical office space holdings.The big Spokane hospital operator, which owns and in &
Mountain West Bank is planning a major expansion in Idaho, including developing three branches in the Treasure Valley and a branch in Coeur dAlene.The aggressive expansion strategy is being launched because of strong economic growth in those
D.A. Davidson & Co. has increased its forecast of the earnings of Spokane-based Ambassadors Group Inc. for this year and 2006 and has raised its 12- to 18-month target price for the travel companys stock.D.A. Davidson, the Great Falls, says a
MWE Spokane Medical Properties LLC, of Midway, Utah, is proposing to build a $4.7 million skilled-nursing facility in the Spokane area this summer.The company has applied to the Washington state Department of Health for a certificate of need to
Shares of Itron Inc. have shot up to a 52-week high in the last week following a strong earnings report by the Spokane Valley-based automated meter-reading equipment maker and an analysts upgrade of the companys stock.Itrons stock jumped
Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters, of Spokane, has bought the former Michlitch Co. building near downtown and plans to move its roasting operation, Mad Batter Bakery, and corporate offices there, says Thomas Hammer, its president and CEO.Were 4
Garco Construction Inc., of Spokane, has been selected as the general contractor-construction manager on the $54 million planned expansion and renovation of Rogers High School, in northeast Spokane.In that role, Garco will provide services, and