Retail

New owners take over at The Ref sports bar in Spokane Valley

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December 17, 2020

A new ownership group at The Ref sports bar, in Spokane Valley, says it plans to open its kitchen for take-out and delivery starting Monday, Dec. 21. It's one of two business plans operating partners Casey Garland, Rakesh Kaushal, and Hilary Yarno have

Beer Here: Entrepreneurs seek to capitalize on love of suds in coronavirus era

Keg manufacturer gears up; delivery service takes off

December 17, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Tim Loucks and Tyler Cossey have never met, but the two Eastern Washington University business school alums have something in common: They're trying to find their riches in beer. Loucks, 42, is looking to innovate keg storage of brews, and Cossey

Spokane Pizza Co. planned in old McKenzie River Pizza location

Restaurants & Retail

December 3, 2020

Kevin Blocker

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.

Raven & Rose hair salon to open on Spokane's North Side

Restaurants & Retail

December 3, 2020

Kevin Blocker

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

Auto Nation plans new dealership building in Spokane Valley

Building permits issued for $5.7M renovation

December 3, 2020

Natasha Nellis

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.

Palouse Pooch Playground debuts south of Spokane

Restaurants & Retail

December 3, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Heidi Mitchell lives south of Spokane on a 5-acre parcel of land just off the Palouse Highway. A passionate dog lover, Mitchell is quick to observe the numbers of dogs on leashes whenever she and her husband, Scott Mitchell, venture into town.

Q&A with Storybook Trees owner Emory Clark

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December 3, 2020

Virginia Thomas

At age 81, Emory Clark is just about as spry and enthusiastic as he was at age 14. That's when he started selling wild, hand-cut Christmas trees to a friend's uncle. Decades later, he still harvests wild trees, which he sells wholesale.

Gee Automotive acquires Boise-based Lyle Pearson Auto Group

Liberty Lake auto dealer expands into southern Idaho's luxury market

December 3, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Gee Automotive Group, of Liberty Lake, has acquired Boise-based Lyle Pearson Auto Group. Ryan Gee, CEO of Gee Automotive Group, declines to disclose the terms of the transaction, which closed Nov. 18.

Three new convenience stores planned in Spokane area

Maverik proposes new location on North Pines

November 19, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Salt Lake City-based convenience store and gas station chain Maverik Inc. is among three companies planning new convenience store-fueling station outlets in the Spokane area.

Idaho car wash developer to return to Spokane market

Metro Express scheduled to open early next year

November 19, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Veteran Boise-based car wash owner and operator Bill Martin doesn't think he's ever been this busy. 'There's a rate of growth in the industry that's never been seen before,â€ Martin says.