Retail

L33t Box Computers finds new home in Spokane Valley

Veteran-owned business started in owner's home

May 25, 2023

Ray Boston's computer retail and service business, L33t Box Computers, has evolved from his home to a brick-and-mortar store in Spokane Valley. The business moved to its new 1,500-square-foot location at 12308 E. Broadway, at the southeast corner of

At new Lego hobby shop in Garland District, everything is awesome

Lego hobby shop opens on Spokane's North Side

May 11, 2023

Dylan Harris

On April 29, a line of customers spanned two full blocks in anticipation of the grand opening of Lego resale hobby store Brick Buy Brick LLC, providing optimism for its owners, Bryce Colvin and Frankie Foote. Brick Buy Brick buys, sells, and trades new

Pickleboom: Explosion in pickleball's popularity leads to business opportunity

Vigil-led company to make sport clothing line; North Idaho manufacturer grows with trend

May 11, 2023

Karina Elias

The surge in pickleball popularity in the Inland Northwest has sparked growth in business ventures from entrepreneurs making sports gear and clothing for the sport's aficionados. Hayden-based Selkirk Sports, a pickleball focused company founded in

Photo showcase: Northern Quest's River Tower hotel expansion

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April 27, 2023

Erica Bullock

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is completing work on its River Tower hotel expansion at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino, at 100 N. Hayford, on the West Plains. The expansion, which was designed by Integrus Architecture PS, of Spokane, adds about 200

Post Falls couple hope to put fresh spin on fast food with Konala

Konala to feature salads, protein bowls on menu; eatery may open this week

April 27, 2023

Dylan Harris

Jammie and Trace Miller plan to defy traditional quick-service food trends at Konala LLC, their new restaurant located at 107 E. Seventh, in Post Falls. 'There's a gap in the market for offering convenient, healthier food and high-protein options

Arc of Spokane to open new thrift store in Valley

Nonprofit's second shop to be in old Safeway space

April 13, 2023

Dylan Harris

The Arc of Spokane is expanding into Spokane Valley with its second thrift store. The Spokane-based nonprofit is leasing the former Safeway grocery store space at 1441 N. Argonne, in the same building as a Rite Aid store and an Altitude trampoline park.

Prairie Falls Golf Club builds $10 million facility

Lodging, entertainment, dining, retail spaces create gathering spot

April 13, 2023

Erica Bullock

Post Falls-based Prairie Falls Golf Club is preparing to open a new $10 million, 43,000-square-foot hotel, event, and retail facility this summer that is intended to be a community hub for residents and golfers on the north side of town.

A promising fore-cast for Spokane's golf season

Unsettled weather hasn't put damper on demand for golf

April 13, 2023

Erica Bullock

Despite late openings at Spokane-area golf courses, managers are expecting an uptick, compared to last year when courses closed early.

Construction to start on four NoLL buildings

Development to enhance neighborhood walkability

March 30, 2023

Erica Bullock

Commercial development at the mixed-use town center in Liberty Lake, dubbed the NoLL, has slowed slightly due to current economic conditions, but residential development in the area remains strong and includes the ongoing construction of about 75 rental

West Plains Goodwill nears completion

$11.5 million structure to house pair of stores, goods-processing center

March 30, 2023

Linn Parish

Baker Construction & Development Inc., of Spokane, is nearing completion of a new, $11.5 million facility on the West Plains for Goodwill of the Inland Northwest. Located on a 6.3-acre site at the southeast corner of Deer Heights Road and Flight Drive